CTU political director Hilario Domínguez announced a bid for Chicago school board president as the district navigates a $732M shortfall and a fully elected board.

A campaign to carve Chicago out of Illinois is moving into suburban communities this weekend. Organizers point to county referendums, but legal and fiscal hurdles remain.

More than $316M in federal grants will fund lead‑pipe removal and PFAS projects across Illinois. The money aims to speed inventories, replacements and small‑system help.

At a UIC law‑school hearing, residents and advocates testified that last fall’s Operation Midway Blitz left Chicago neighborhoods “under siege,” and urged investigations.

The Education Department approved Ed‑Flex waivers for Florida and Illinois on May 13, 2026, allowing more state and local control over federal K‑12 dollars.

Severe storms and mechanical failures damaged five District 308 schools, highlighting aging roofs, windows and HVAC as officials push a $317M bond.

President Trump endorsed Darren Bailey on Tuesday, giving the GOP nominee a fresh national spotlight in his rematch with Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The move sharpens the stakes for November.

Bob Grogan was elected Illinois GOP chair as certified primary data shows record-low Republican turnout and a steep suburban decline.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said May 18 he's "not opposed" to pausing Illinois' gas tax as pump prices rise, but warned a break would shave critical funding for roads and transit.

Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a federal lawsuit claiming she was shoved and briefly handcuffed by federal agents inside Humboldt Park Health during last fall's Operation Midway Blitz.

Kane County approved modest raises and riverboat-fund awards at its Tuesday meeting as officials continue searching for ways to close a looming budget gap.

The NLRB says the Chicago History Museum illegally fired and disciplined workers after they voted to unionize in April 2025. The formal complaint could lead to reinstatements or back pay.

The Northern District of Illinois adopted a May 4 rule requiring redacted grand‑jury “no bill” forms be placed on dockets in cases with pending complaints or informations.