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Governor JB Pritzker has signed HB 2488 into law, simplifying the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 by eliminating all references to a federally-mandated program that requires employers to provide wage data to the federal government.

The popularity of residential pools has increased over recent years raising the risk for accidental drownings meaning homeowners and parents need be extra vigilant to protect kids who have access to the water. Public pools are a popular summer destination for people to beat the heat, but they can pose some hidden dangers. “Pools have been a popular way to cool off this summer, but we can’t afford to get complacent — drownings can happen in an instant and often without a sound. It’s not like the movies,” said Illinois State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow. “If children are in or around the pool, stay off your phone, put down your book, and keep your eyes on them at all times. Staying cool at the pool is fun — but it comes with serious responsibility.”

Local News Gov. Pritzker says state of Illinois is seeing major drop in violent crime alongside Chicago chicago By Chris Tye July 22, 2025 / 7:06 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker weighed in Tuesday on Chicago's massive drop in violent crime. The crime numbers are shaping up to be the story of the summer in the city. Through this past weekend, homicides are down 30% from the same time period last year in Chicago. Meanwhile, shootings are down 40% over the same stretch, while carjackings are down 50%. Other major cities around the country are also seeing big drops. There is no magic answer to what is behind the reduction in violent crime. Mayor Brandon Johnson credited employing youth, using violence disruptors, and better engagement between public and private partners.

County and municipal leaders recently convened for a dynamic roundtable discussion on navigating budget cuts, rebuilding public trust, adopting new technologies, and adapting to hybrid work environments. The conversation highlighted shared challenges and innovative solutions, ranging from AI integration and cybersecurity training to community engagement strategies and mutual aid partnerships. Participants emphasized the importance of transparency, collaboration, and responsible technology use, committing to share policies, resources, and training opportunities to strengthen local governance in the face of uncertainty. Please click on the link to read more about this event.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today nonfarm payrolls totals reached a record high in June, increasing over-the-month up +9,400 to 6,175,200. June’s record payroll job total surpassed the previous high set in March, marking another milestone in Illinois’ record-setting year for total payroll employment. The May monthly change in payrolls was revised slightly from the preliminary report, from +100 to -200.