A Commonwealth Foundation analysis says Illinois led states in public‑sector union political spending during the 2023–24 cycle, with Chicago among the biggest targets. The findings renew calls for greater transparency around how dues are used.

A University of Chicago report finds prosecuted threats against members of Congress jumped after 2016 and remain high. Researchers say social platforms are amplifying the danger.

HUD’s inspector general has opened an audit of the Chicago Housing Authority’s checks for citizenship and criminal‑activity eligibility, a review that could affect thousands of households.

Aurora’s ethics overhaul cleared a committee with a higher donation cap and beefed‑up disclosure rules, but aldermen say gaps remain ahead of a possible council vote.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a coalition opposing CFPB's proposed changes that may weaken credit discrimination protections.

Illinois has a new law letting public officials request redaction of home addresses and other personal data; it also creates narrow criminal penalties for harmful doxxing.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed "Deb's Law," legalizing medically assisted dying for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less, set to take effect in September 2026.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 0.9800 for Jackson County to ensure equitable tax distribution, affecting 2025 property taxes payable in 2026.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general seeking increased security funding for the safety of federal judiciary members and their families.

Kyle Rittenhouse returned to X to announce he married "Bella" and posted wedding photos — one shows the bride holding an AR‑15. He also teased a political comeback.

Trump introduces a reduced $11 billion tariff aid for farmers amidst ongoing trade tensions, less than half of what was provided during his first term.

Jesse Jackson is set to return home after recovering from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy at a nursing facility, following his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2013.

Illinois has placed Centurion Health in charge of state prison medical care. Lawsuits and federal findings have advocates and lawyers warning that stronger oversight is needed.