The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of ending cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, significantly shaping pretrial justice in the state.

Chicago City Council members sent a letter to Mayor Johnson, challenging his 60-day limit on shelter stays for migrants and urging policy change due to the harsh winter. They also seek more control over federal funds for migrant aid.

Illinois education officials propose a $350 million funding increase, facing criticism from districts and advocates for falling short of their $550 million goal.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a tentative property equalization factor of 1.0000 for Pope County to align with state law on assessment values.

Chicago City Hall insiders donated to Sheila Jackson Lee's Houston mayoral campaign, which included contributions from city contractors and lobbyists with ties to her son Jason Lee's Chicago connections.

Chicago's Mayor Johnson requests state assistance to set up migrant shelters outside city limits due to capacity issues, while clarifying shelter policies with Governor Pritzker.

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Northwestern University for allegations of antisemitism on campus.

Ford Heights lacks a library despite collecting taxes for one, leaving the residents without full library services, and the library district's operations and funding usage remain opaque.

Chicago's school board is reevaluating charter schools, with some advocating for traditional public schools and shorter charter contracts, while others emphasize charter schools' value and call for diverse education options.

Chicago is considering a "Clean and Affordable Building's Ordinance" that would require new buildings to exclusively use electric utilities, moving away from natural gas.

Paul Vallas was fined $10,500 by Chicago's Ethics Board for a campaign contribution violation. His campaign received a $5,000 donation, over the $1,500 limit, from a city contractor.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker announced the opening of Logan's Place, a transitional living facility for young women in DCFS care, aiming to support their journey to self-sufficiency.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson disagree over expanding shelters for the city's migrants, as the state urges the city to specify locations for resources.