Former Shipman trustee Elizabeth Robinson pleads guilty to theft and misconduct, ordered to pay $60,000 and serve probation.

Illinois AG secured a $600,000 settlement against Wonolo Inc. for misclassifying workers and failing to pay minimum and overtime wages. Over 3,320 workers will be compensated.

The 9th Circuit Court upheld an injunction against a presidential order that sought to end birthright citizenship, affirming the Fourteenth Amendment's citizenship clause.

Prosecutors recommend a 15-month sentence for Jay Doherty, former City Club of Chicago president, in a ComEd bribery case involving ex-Speaker Madigan.

Orland Township trustees voted to close Illinois' busiest Secretary of State facility due to disruptions and space issues, despite criticism from state officials.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a lawsuit with other attorneys general to block Trump administration's changes to public benefits, arguing it harms access to services and violates the law.

Kwame Raoul and a coalition of attorneys general filed an amicus brief opposing DHS's plan to end TPS for immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, potentially affecting over 60,000 people.

Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg decides not to seek a second term, amid historic tensions with mayors and recent ethics reforms enhancing OIG independence.

Illinois is advancing a bill, known as the "Squatter Bill," to streamline squatter evictions, with Gov. Pritzker expected to sign it into law, enabling police to remove squatters without lengthy court proceedings.

Chicago reports a 25% drop in hate crimes in 2024, with Mayor Johnson attributing this to a holistic safety approach. However, hate crimes against Jewish residents and gay men have risen, leading to plans for public hearings and city initiatives.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced a property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for Saline County, aiming for fair tax distribution without altering individual tax bills.

The House has approved $9 billion in spending cuts, including $1.1 billion from public broadcasting, now awaiting President Trump's signature, which may severely affect outlets like NPR and PBS.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to veto a curfew ordinance that gives the police superintendent authority to impose curfews, citing civil liberties concerns and the success of other safety strategies.