The Ogle County Board voted on salary structures for the three elected offices on April 21.

The Justice Department will adopt firing squads as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases, officials said Friday

From Capitol News Illinois: Proponents of BUILD argued that the primary driver of the current housing affordability crisis is a lack of supply caused by legislative hurdles and different municipal priorities

The head of Cary‘s zoning board abruptly resigned after serving for 20 years, writing that the committee is being “manipulated in order to achieve specific outcomes" – something the mayor denies.

Geneva was proclaimed a Bird City Illinois this week through the work of a pair of birding brothers – John and Kevin Potts – who joined the city’s Natural Resources Committee.

Sterling residents will be paying more for garbage and sewer as of May 1 and the city will see a major downtown street project later this year.

The Illinois Municipal League put together a model resolution for the Plainfield Village Board to approve, urging state leaders to not take zoning authority away from municipalities.

Millie, the Sterling Police Department’s comfort dog, and her handler, Community Service Officer Mary Toth, were recognized by the Sterling City Council on Monday for the work they do and the comfort they provide.

Dixon is preparing for the next wave of businesses headed to the Gateway Project, its major economic development site along South Galena Avenue near Interstate 88.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced the pause of its targeted deer culling program, citing the spread of chronic wasting disease in additional counties and the inability of sharpshooting to solve the problem.

The projects across the 14th Congressional District, which would come under federal Community Project Funding initiative, range from protecting clean drinking water to strengthening access to quality health care in rural communities to public transit systems.

Oswego Township distributed funding to organizations providing senior support, food assistance, and community outreach.

From Capitol News Illinois: It’s looking increasingly likely that Illinois voters will not see an amendment about creating a “millionaire tax” on the ballot in November

Lake County is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of the chief county assessment officer following the retirement announcement of current Chief County Assessment Officer Robert Glueckert.

Allie Werner of Peotone, Illinois was recently awarded the William Ahrens Scholarship by the Township Officials of Illinois.

The budget reflects the village of Manhattan's growing population while improving roads, upgrading water and sewer systems, and enhancing traffic safety.

Joliet city manager now can hire replacement three months before departing employee leaves.

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday, the first head of a military service to depart during President Donald Trump’s second term but just the latest top defense leader to step down or be ousted

The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House

President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government

The council began holding meetings in February to draft its budget and heard funding pitches from various department heads and community organizations. They voted March 16 to place it on file and it’s available online at the city of Dixon website.

When Democrats came out swinging, Kennedy became more defiant, even at times screaming his rebuttals — though some of them didn’t align with the facts

The car show will feature plenty of family-friendly activities to attract residents to the one year anniversary celebration of The Coffee Barn’s opening.

At Tuesday's Oswego Village Board meeting, village trustees voted against granting a special use permit for a self-storage facility at the site. The proposal called for the construction of six storage structures.

From Capitol News Illinois: JB Pritzker signed an executive order Tuesday barring state employees and elected officials from using information obtained in their official capacity to place bets on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi

The Joliet City Council in a 6-3 vote decides apartments on the edge of Joliet Junior College campus no longer need to be tied to student residency.

Due to a lack of business, the Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 30, has been canceled.

Manteno property tax rebate not included in FY27 budget, but it can be amended.

State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, is sponsoring a bill that would create special Illinois license plates alerting police officers that a driver or passenger has autism

The moratorium by Plainfield places a 180-day pause on any applications for data centers and warehouses primarily used to store computing infrastructure.

The Illinois attorney general’s office won’t pursue criminal charges in connection with concerns regarding no-bid contracts through the DuPage County clerk’s office.

Residents filled City Hall Monday to oppose plans for a new subdivision at Red Gate Farm near St. Charles, citing the density of the homes and additional traffic, including around St. Charles North High.

The fire pits located at The Grove were a bit of a hot topic at Monday’s meeting of the Bourbonnais trustees.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, advanced Senate Bill 1573 out of the Senate, legislation that would lower the fee to become certified as an electronic notary in Illinois and thus encourage more notaries to operate within the state.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, the White House said Monday, after multiple allegations of abusing her position of power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job

Yorkville resident Alicia Castillo announced she is running for mayor because she sees a lack of affordable housing, minimal social services, high taxes and low employment opportunities.

The La Salle County Board discussed the future of the La Salle County Nursing Home in a special Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday morning.

Joliet city ordinance still limits residency to tenants affiliated with JJC, but Rock Run Residences already rents to tenants unconnected to the college.

A new state champion sign was added to Geneva's list of honored high schoolers, declaring the city the home of 2026 gymnastics floor exercise state title winner.

After their initial plan faced criticism, developers aiming to build a subdivision on 38 acres of historic Red Gate Farm near St. Charles are back with a revised proposal.

Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain, in a deployment that has grown increasingly routine, with no clear end in sight

Minooka Village President Ric Offerman said during his State of the Village address that the village has reached a settlement with Canadian National in its lawsuit to keep semis off some of its main roads.

The updated comprehensive plan will address key topics including land use, transportation and growth management. The Kendall County Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday.

As housing prices continue to rise, the city of St. Charles has plans to provide stable housing options for residents struggling to get by. The city has partnered with Lazarus House on a 10-year program.

Rochelle’s City Council meeting on April 13 was Zeke Jackson’s first as the community’s city manager.

With the Yorkville's population booming since the last official U.S. Census in 2020, every new resident has the potential to generate state money for the town

“I think about the communities of Manhattan, Peotone and Manteno who feel helpless when accidents keep happening,” said state Sen. Patrick Joyce, a Democrat from Essex.

To keep residents engaged with fresh, up-to-date info, the city of Yorkville is purchasing and installing two new digital LED boards at Town Square and City Hall.

The proposed Royal Highlands Estates would be comprised of 21 duplex units and 26 single-family homes.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is sponsoring legislation to rename the post office at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield in honor of Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr.