Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul introduced an online portal for charities to simplify compliance and enhance donor transparency. The system allows for digital filings and public access to charity information.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wrote an essay for The New York Times opposing President Trump's suggestion of deploying the National Guard and advocating for community-centric strategies that contributed to Chicago's safest summer in decades.

Chicago churches urge calm resistance to the expected increase in federal law enforcement, with local leaders opposing the Trump administration's tactics in sanctuary cities.

Souleymane Diallo was arrested in Chicago for a shooting that killed a 31-year-old man. He faces murder and weapons charges. His connection to the victim is under investigation.

Protesters in Chicago rallied against President Trump's threat to send federal troops, denouncing it as a racist tactic targeting immigrant communities. They called for funding essential services instead of militarization.

Chicago prepares for increased federal immigration enforcement actions, led by ICE with DHS support. Illinois officials express concerns over transparency, and the community reacts with mixed responses, including event cancellations and protests.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general to oppose a proposed rule by the Trump administration that would limit abortion care and counseling for veterans.

Northwestern University begins search for a new president as Michael Schill steps down, having led through controversies including campus unrest and federal scrutiny over civil rights issues.

CPS and CTU are preparing students and families for potential ICE raids in Chicago by distributing 'Know Your Rights' materials and offering virtual training on constitutional protections.

Mayor Johnson criticized Trump for cutting ATF funding, impacting gun violence prevention efforts in Chicago and reducing the agency's ability to regulate firearms and combat gun trafficking.

A coalition of 18 attorneys general, led by Kwame Raoul, opposes a proposed rule by the Trump administration to weaken protections for H-2A visa agricultural workers.

The Justice Department filed a complaint against Illinois laws, claiming they illegally favor undocumented individuals over out-of-state U.S. citizens by offering them in-state tuition and scholarships.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 23 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting the AFGE's lawsuit against President Trump's executive order, which restricts federal employees' collective bargaining rights.