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Prosecutors dropped the overarching felony conspiracy charge against the protestors earlier this month.

Gov. JB Pritzker dismissed a last-ditch pitch from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to keep the Chicago Bears from leaving city limits, telling reporters Monday morning that the mayor had “no plan” to do so.

Backers are no longer pushing a bill that would have prohibited police from using facial recognition software this session.

The rapid expansion of warehouse hubs in the Chicago metropolitan area has bolstered the local economy while simultaneously causing a significant increase in heavy truck traffic, infrastructure damage, and fatal accidents.

A group of Chicago journalists, podcasters and voice actors are suing tech giants for “stealing” their voices in order to train AI products.

Debate continues over expansion of 340B discount drug program

Former residents of a Chicago apartment complex targeted by a massive immigration raid in September are seeking millions in damages.

The governor, education advocates and legislators weigh whether to opt Illinois into a federal school choice tax credit.

Within nine weeks, more than 1,500 homebuyers have been offered upwards of $18 million in down payment assistance.

The program would cover 50 employees and be paid out as a bonus.

Pressure is mounting for lawmakers to pass data center regulations.

Senators said the bill package came out of a lack of federal action and specific constituent issues.

After months of hearings and behind-closed-doors negotiations, Illinois lawmakers are moving towards a legislative framework for regulating artificial intelligence that has the backing of two of the largest players in the fast-evolving industry.

Deputy Gov. Andy Manar warned lawmakers will have limited room for new spending.

The employee has been dismissed without pay.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said Tuesday that he’s “focused right now on finishing the session” but acknowledged that conversations about a widely-speculated 2027 campaign for Chicago mayor are just on the horizon.

The administration’s past comments on “wokeness” in the program suggest political targeting.

The annual ceremony honored dozens of firefighters, including one Chicagoan who died in the line of duty last year.

Route 66 turns 100 this year, and there are celebrations planned all along its 300-mile Illinois route.

A drive down Illinois’ stretch of Route 66 highlights the people, landmarks and small businesses keeping the legacy of the “Mother Road” alive during its centennial year.

A ruling on appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged abuses by federal immigration agents has been delayed as the case grows more complicated.

Job creation is down in all but three of Illinois’ metro areas

Norrenberns said SNAP cuts may have detrimental effects on independent grocers, potentially expanding food deserts in rural Illinois.

Amid lower rates of voter faith, officials say elections are safe and secure — and they’re working to prove it to the public

From taxes to community investment, data centers have some upsides – though opponents warn of massive water and energy use

The bill received strong bipartisan support in the Senate.

The arrest comes 18 months after authorities first received a tip.

A federal judge has officially dismissed the main conspiracy charge against the remaining “Broadview Six” ICE protesters while other arrested demonstrators filed suit over DNA cheek swabs in detention.

The annual ceremony honored a Chicago officer and Park Forest detective who both died in the line of duty in 2025.

Revenue projections for fiscal year 2026 remain on track after the largest receipting month of April