As the state of Illinois prepares to eliminate a statewide tax on groceries, the city of Chicago could join dozens of suburbs in keeping the levy. That 1% tax will be eliminated on January 1 on the ...

The Justice Department sued the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago and other local jurisdictions alleging their laws are standing in the way of the Trump administration's increased immigration ...

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Happy New Year! With the calendar turning to 2026, roughly 300 new state laws have been ushered in, statutes that will ...

President Donald Trump’s federal immigration enforcement operation led to most surreal autumn in Chicago history. What ...

The Trump administration has filed suit against the state of Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago, arguing their sanctuary laws “interfere” with Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ability ...

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In addition to her current board service, Karen has served on the boards of the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council, Family Health Network, the Theraplay Institute, Academy of Managed Care ...