Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez got chewed out this week by allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson over impending charter school closures, in a contentious City Hall meeting that could spell the next step in Johnson’s monthslong push to oust the embattled schools chief.

A report forecasting major budget deficits for the state of Illinois is getting the attention of Senate Republicans.

Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns is seeking a seventh turn at the helm. He joined other suburban candidates who filed on Tuesday to run for mayor, city councils, school boards and other local elected positions.

A legendary rock n’ roll band will take the stage at the Illinois State Fair next year.