Chicago celebrates the opening of the $47 million Auburn Gresham Apartments, providing affordable housing and commercial opportunities on the South Side.

The AFL-CIO Labor Temple in Peoria is being demolished to expand a Salvation Army men's shelter, increasing beds from 52 to 82. The project totals over $11 million, with the first phase costing $18 million, and includes a broader campus overhaul.

The historic Rector Building in Chicago's Loop is being converted into a mixed-use apartment complex, making it part of a wider initiative to repurpose office buildings into residential spaces post-pandemic.

A Tiffany glass window at Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago is being restored with $700K raised, aiming to fix gravity-induced bowing and cracks after a century.

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site will receive an $8 million upgrade for refurbishing buildings and the outdoor theater, funded by Illinois' Rebuild Illinois capital plan.

A Chicago Tribune investigation prompted Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi to correct nearly $500 million in misclassified property values and improve their evaluation process.

Illinois EPA will invest over $112 million in water projects, offering low-interest loans to local entities and forgiving $9.9 million in loans for eligible communities.

The Illinois Holocaust Museum will close for renovations this summer, with a temporary downtown location opening in July. Renovations include a new auditorium and lobby, aimed at enhancing the visitor experience.

Illinois celebrates Wieland North America's $500 million facility modernization for advanced manufacturing and clean energy, retaining 800 jobs, with Gov. Pritzker attending the groundbreaking.

Illinois ranks #2 and Chicago #1 for corporate expansions/relocations in Site Selection Magazine's ratings, marking consistent top performances for the state and city.

The Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center, reflecting Puerto Rican culture, opens in Chicago with a $30 million investment aiming for health equity and combatting gentrification.

The Chicago City Council approved the 1901 Project, a $7 billion plan to redevelop the West Side near the United Center, led by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families.

Chicago's Mayor Johnson introduces the Green Social Housing Ordinance, aiming to create affordable, sustainable housing with a $135 million loan fund. It requires City Council approval for projects over $5 million.