A court‑watching report says judges at Leighton ordered detention in the majority of petitions — including many defendants the county’s risk tool labeled low risk.

Ald. Desmon Yancy rolled out a non-binding Small Business Bill of Rights after South Shore owners described missed inspections, surprise fees and stalled expansions. The proposal aims to limit fines and speed permitting.

Chicago‑born billionaire Ken Griffin has increased donations to GOP super PACs ahead of the 2026 midterms, including a $5M May check to the Congressional Leadership Fund.

Derek Mayer is returning to head the U.S. Secret Service's Chicago Field Office after a year in private security. His experience will shape planning for major events.

Small-business owner Liam Stanton has launched a 2027 bid for Chicago mayor, pitching growth, family-sized housing and universal childcare as he enters a crowded field.

Dolton School District 149 paid roughly $181,000 to release Superintendent Maureen White from her contract and has named Dr. Mellodie Brown as her successor.

State tax waivers are available to residents and businesses in 11 Illinois counties hit by storms. Key deadlines, covered taxes and how to request relief explained.

The Chicago Board of Education approved a resolution barring candidates from accepting contributions from active or prospective CPS vendors; candidates who accepted such donations must recuse or return them.

The Tiulenev family says they fled Russia after threats and an arson attack, yet some relatives were denied asylum and remain detained as appeals and habeas filings proceed.

A 2-1 appeals-court panel ruled that Illinois’ Protect Illinois Communities Act is constitutional, keeping statewide limits on assault-style semiautomatic guns and magazines in force.

Chicago Haitian residents and allies rallied at the DuSable monument as TPS protections face a possible end. Organizers are urging Congress to pass S.4814 to safeguard work permits and families.

Christopher Burne, a former Romeoville deputy and Marine veteran, will be sworn in as Montgomery’s new police chief this week. The hire follows Chief Phil Smith’s planned retirement.

Rep. Lauren Underwood introduced H.R. 9538 to make Medicare cover residential addiction treatment for seniors, drawing bipartisan co-sponsors and major endorsements.