From Capitol News Illinois: The commission will investigate actions by federal officials, including the fatal shooting of unarmed father and Mexican immigrant Silverio Villegas González by an ICE officer after dropping off his two young sons at school and daycare

From Capitol News Illinois: The new leader of the Illinois Federation of Teachers says state lawmakers should consider raising taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations that have received federal tax breaks under the Trump administration to increase state education funding

The U.S. House race that’s shaping up to be the most crowded contest on Chicago-area primary ballots next March also could be Illinois’ costliest congressional clash.

From Capitol News Illinois: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ push for Illinois Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional map as a counter to President Donald Trump’s mid-decade redistricting project in GOP-led states has met a cool reception with state lawmakers

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

U.S. District Judge April Perry on Wednesday blocked the deployment of Guard troops to the Chicago area indefinitely, until the case has been decided in her court or the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes

Chapel on the Green, the oldest church in Kendall County, is celebrating the unveiling of a new Illinois State Historical Marker in a public event at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 in Yorkville.

Gov. JB Pritzker ruled out a property tax break for a Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights while keeping the door open on infrastructure aid at an Economic Club of Chicago forum Tuesday

From Capitol News Illinois: A suburban video gambling mogul is putting his chips into a Republican primary bid for Illinois governor

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois State Board of Elections deadlocked Tuesday on whether Senate President Don Harmon broke state election laws by accepting millions of dollars for his campaign after the 2024 primary

From Capitol News Illinois: The Trump administration has agreed to extend a federal judge’s temporary block on deploying National Guard troops to Chicago while the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to stay the judge’s order

The immense show of force signaled a sharp escalation in the White House’s immigration crackdown and amplified tensions in a city already on edge.

The meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hartman Recreation Center will include discussion of future uses for the Joliet Correctional Center property.

From Capitol News Illinois: Grayson was charged with first-degree murder after shooting Sonya Massey, 36, in her kitchen after she called to report a prowler outside her home southeast of Springfield on July 6, 2024

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow said the “alleged circumstances” involving a former Plainfield fire chief suspected of misappropriating public resources “did not rise to the level of a criminal offense.”

The City of Joliet has reached a $260,000 settlement with a former employee who claimed a former city manager and two others fired her in retaliation for exercising her constitutional rights.

From FarmWeek: A combination of challenges on U.S. farms has pushed turkey prices higher as the calendar nears Thanksgiving, with wholesale prices up about 40%.

Dozens of "No Kings" protests were held Saturday across northern Illinois. Here are some of our photos from the events.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to immigration enforcement in the Chicago area have been given body cameras, an official testified Monday

The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) could run out of funding if the government shut down continues, but so far has not seen disruptions in Will County.

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit of Oswego is calling for the release of the remaining 2% of higher education funding that she argues is “money that was already promised" to Illinois colleges and universities.

From Capitol News Illinois: The premium hike is the result of a federal budget change that was included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” That provision ends the enhanced tax credits that subsidize the cost of premiums for people who meet income guidelines.

It appears the peak of the fall color season could be delayed by the recent unseasonably warm temperatures and drought.

Fall droughts can be subtle but have lasting impacts. With timely care, trees can weather dry spells and head into winter strong.

The hearing at the Joliet Public Library was the first of nine Pace will hold around the Chicago area on a proposed budget with 10% fare hikes.

In a statement, Will County Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant said she is “deeply concerned” about reports of “federal immigration activity occurring locally and tactics causing fear throughout the community.”

The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has told states it will not fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits unless the Trump administration and Congress reach an agreement to reopen the government

From Capitol News Illinois: Krishnamoorthi’s campaign spent an average of more than $450,000 per week on television ads between July and September to maintain that constant presence

Joliet is one of several Chicago area locations planned for No Kings Day protests and events on Saturday, Oct. 18.

From Capitol News Illinois: “These ICE agents are not trained soldiers. They’re not trained soldiers,” retired Maj. Gen. William Enyart said. “They don’t show the discipline that soldiers do. They don’t obey the same rules of engagement that soldiers do.”

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois’ Republican primary for governor is growing expensive as the party’s 2022 nominee works to rebuild his campaign fund while another candidate receives support from one of the state’s wealthiest Republican donors

Separately, hours later, a federal appeals court ruled against the Trump administration and said a lower court’s temporary ban on deploying the National Guard to assist immigration officers in Illinois would stay in place while the government pursues an appeal

Sam Toia, president and chief executive officer of the Illinois Restaurant Association, said, “the increased presence of ICE agents and the staging of the National Guard in Chicagoland and surrounding suburban communities is disrupting restaurant operations significantly."

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill, filed by state Sen. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, would require school districts to notify parents, students and staff when immigration enforcement is confirmed on campus

From Capitol News Illinois: The tax documents show Pritzker won $1.4 million from gambling, which he said happened while playing cards at a Las Vegas casino

Cook County’s top judge on Tuesday night signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court

A high-speed chase involving Border Patrol agents led to the pursued person’s arrest Tuesday afternoon in a residential street on Chicago ’s South Side, authorities said

Criminal detainees could be held in a Bureau of Prisons facility, such as the Metropolitan Correctional Center in downtown Chicago, or in other facilities that have contracted with the federal government

From Capitol News Illinois: A new report about education in Illinois suggests that overall, the state has made significant progress in key areas, from readying toddlers for kindergarten to helping young adults earn college degrees or industry certificates

The property assessment equalization factor, commonly called the “multiplier,” is used to ensure uniform property assessments among Illinois counties, as required by state law.

From Capitol News Illinois: Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to a West Virginia federal prison on Monday to begin his 7.5-year sentence for public corruption

From Capitol News Illinois: The biggest unknown for a bill on electric utilities is whether it will include direct regulations on data centers’ use of electricity, something House Speaker Chris Welch said is possible

Metra customers are now required to carry their e-bikes and e-scooters on and off the train without the assistance of electric motors.

The Chicago Bears are poised to move to the suburbs. But are Illinois lawmakers – and local taxpayers – going to help them do it?

From Capitol News Illinois: State spending likely to increase significantly in coming years as Medicaid, SNAP requirements set in

National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday

Harvest began on time in mid-September and moisture early in the season helped the earlier planted pumpkins size up with good weight and color.

Now in its second month, the Operation Midway Blitz immigration crackdown is causing staffing shortages and other problems at Chicago-area restaurants, industry insiders say