A California federal judge's Nov. 25 order could open bond hearings for thousands detained under a summer DHS policy; attorneys say more than 36,000 cases may be affected. Courts are already split on how to apply the ruling.

Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke celebrated her first year, emphasizing efforts to combat gun crime, focus on domestic violence, and introduce strategic changes for public safety.

Warren County received a property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 from the Illinois Department of Revenue to ensure uniform taxation across counties.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 16 attorneys general oppose DHS's new rule eliminating automatic EAD extensions, risking job security for immigrant workers.

Illinois GOP candidate Darren Bailey retools campaign following family tragedy, focusing on affordability, safety, and education, while maintaining support for Trump policies and emphasizing increased voter engagement.

Evanston/Skokie District 65 is weighing closure of up to three elementary schools to close a multimillion-dollar budget gap; the board is split and parents are pushing back.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul has obtained a $38 million settlement from Dynegy Inc. for power market manipulation, benefitting some Ameren Illinois customers.

Chicago celebrated the graduation of 70 new Firefighter EMTs and Paramedics, ready to enhance safety services, as noted by Mayor Johnson and Fire Commissioner Nance-Holt.

Trump is willing to release his October MRI results; the reason for the test wasn't specified by the White House, and Trump mentioned it's not brain-related.

Judge Charles S. Beach II will be sworn in as Cook County’s chief judge Dec. 1 at Chicago‑Kent’s Ogilvie Auditorium; the investiture will be livestreamed.

New actuarial numbers show roughly 29,800 inactive former Chicago teachers are non‑vested and likely to get only refunds — a clash of short tenures and long vesting rules. The fund’s $14.17B shortfall makes fixes politically and fiscally tricky.

McHenry County asked a court to make ICE cover claims that detainees were forced into unpaid housekeeping — a local revenue fight now tangled with national immunity battles. The case ties county finances to a Supreme Court review of contractor immunity.

Two National Guard members were ambushed in D.C.; one died and one is critical. The assailant faces first-degree murder charges. Trump called it a "terrorist attack."