Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 state attorneys general filed a motion to prevent the USDA under the Trump administration from releasing SNAP beneficiary data amid legality concerns.

Illinois launches One Click College Admit, offering high school seniors automatic acceptance to public colleges based on GPA, without traditional application barriers.

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois signed 266 new laws, including ones enhancing public defender independence and warehouse safety, and vetoed two others.

Groundbreaking of Chicago's O'Hare Concourse D has begun, with support from local leaders for its potential to drive connectivity, economic growth, and competitive advantages globally.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, with 19 states, sues the DOE over funding cap on state energy programs, risking initiatives like Illinois Clean Energy Innovation Fund. They argue the cap violates federal regulations on negotiated indirect costs.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and a bipartisan group of attorneys general support the National Youth Tobacco Survey as a vital tool for combating youth tobacco use.

Federal court grants preliminary injunction stopping use of Medicaid data for immigration enforcement, following a lawsuit led by AG Kwame Raoul and a coalition of states.

IDNR will hold public meetings to discuss chronic wasting disease in Illinois' deer, with new cases expanding the endemic area. The meetings include presentations and discussions on CWD management.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson opposes President Trump's threat to send the National Guard to address crime, while criticizing federal budget cuts to anti-violence programs.

Illinois Governor Pritzker and AbbVie announced a $195 million facility expansion in North Chicago to boost drug ingredient production, job creation, and economic growth in the state.

President Trump opposes "no cash bail" policies, aiming to federalize D.C.'s police and end such policies in cities like Chicago, despite lower crime rates conflicting with his stance. Legal challenges are anticipated for any federal intervention.

Jeffrey Tobolski, ex-Cook County Commissioner and Mayor of McCook, was sentenced to four years in prison for corruption after an extensive federal investigation revealed his involvement in extortion and bribery schemes.

The Illinois Department of Revenue sets Champaign County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, aiming to ensure tax equity by keeping property assessments aligned with market values.