Tracey B. Fleming is appointed as the new director of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, succeeding Dr. Mary Milano upon her retirement.

National Guard members accompanied their mother to an ICE appointment in Chicago, while Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Jackson were expelled from the facility when attempting to conduct oversight.

Mayor Johnson resists Trump's plan to send federally troops to Chicago, claiming potential constitutional violation.

AG Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 13 states have issued guidance affirming the legality of environmental justice initiatives, highlighting the need to protect marginalized communities from disproportionate environmental burdens.

An Illinois toy company has asked the Supreme Court to review President Trump's tariffs, claiming they were imposed illegally and seeking an expedited decision due to economic impact.

Illinois Rep. Budzinski's name was in murder suspect Boelter's notes, who planned attacks on politicians. She expressed condolences and condemned political violence.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 55 attorneys general reached a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis.

Cook County Board approved an additional $8.6 million for the Down Payment Assistance Program to help more residents with home purchases, offering up to $25,000 in subsidies. The initiative supports affordable housing and equity in homeownership.

President Trump has ordered increased deportations, targeting cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York, which has caused protests and concern among immigrant communities.

Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan receives a sentence of 7 ½ years in prison for crimes including bribery, with Judge Blakey referencing his service but condemning the corruption.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers for summer wild turkey brood surveys to assess the bird population and reproductive success.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul secured a preliminary injunction blocking Trump's executive order on elections, affirming Congress and states oversee elections, not the president.

The Trump administration shared immigrant Medicaid enrollees' data with Homeland Security, raising privacy and deportation fears despite legal and ethical concerns.