Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and Coalition Demand USDA Correct "Unlawful" SNAP Eligibility Guidance Affecting Immigrants
Attorneys general from 22 states objected to USDA's SNAP eligibility guidance, claiming it wrongly excludes certain immigrants, including refugees and asylees, and fails to follow federal law and compliance periods.
CTA Blue Line Fire Horror: Prosecutor Flagged Risk Before Judge Cut Suspect Loose
Court transcripts show prosecutors warned a judge before Lawrence Reed was released on an ankle monitor — months before he’s accused of the Blue Line fire attack. The newly surfaced record and federal charges have refocused attention on pretrial release decisions.
Illinois Regulators Slash Ameren's Requested Gas Rate Hike by $55.8 Million, Utility Ordered to Curb Spending and Maintain Affordability
The Illinois Commerce Commission reduced Ameren Illinois' requested rate hike by $55.8 million, setting the ROE at 9.60%. The decision followed an 11-month review and aims to balance utility needs with consumer interests.
Chicago Nears "Our Roots" Goal with 90% of Tree-Planting Target Achieved, Boosting Equity in City's Greenery
Chicago's 'Our Roots' initiative has planted 68,000 trees, hitting 90% of its goal to increase the city's green coverage, particularly in marginalized areas, as part of its Climate Action Plan.












