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A dark, stormy sky over Chicago with heavy rain falling and streets beginning to flood, highlighting the severe weather forecast.

Chicago forecast: Rain, heat, and flood risk through Thursday

Just west of Chicago, storms have already unleashed rainfall at rates of up to 3 inches per hour, setting a precedent for the intense downpours expected to hit the city alongside soaring 90-degree tem

Rafael Mendoza·June 8, 2026

A child illuminated by a smartphone screen in a dark room, symbolizing the risks of social media targeting and online exploitation.

Business & Economy

Illinois law restricts social media targeting of children

In 2025, reports to the Illinois ICAC Task Force surged by 45% over the previous year, signaling an escalating crisis of online child exploitation.

Rafael Mendoza·June 4, 2026

Students in an Illinois classroom with a subtle focus on the potential for cellphone distractions, representing the new bill restricting their use.

Business & Economy

Illinois lawmakers pass bill restricting school cellphone use

By the 2027-2028 school year, every K-12 public and charter school in Illinois will be required to adopt policies restricting student cellphone use during the school day, following a bill sent to Gove

Rafael Mendoza·June 2, 2026

Illinois State Capitol building with residents looking towards a hopeful horizon, representing the search for tax relief and affordability.

Business & Economy

Illinois House Approves Delinquent Tax Sale Reform

Last year, nearly 7,500 Illinoisans moved to Missouri, where property taxes are less than half what they paid in Illinois, according to Senator Curran .

Rafael Mendoza·June 1, 2026