Illinois secured a $45 million settlement from CVS Caremark over claims of non-transparent rebate transactions, with officials pledging to hold PBMs accountable and improve prescription drug affordability.

Lori Healey, a key Chicago civic leader, has been memorialized after dying at 65. She significantly impacted urban development and the Obama Presidential Center's planning.

Attorneys General, led by Kwame Raoul, filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over imposed immigration enforcement conditions on federal funding.

Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi is running for the U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by Senator Dick Durbin. With a significant campaign fund, he aims to focus on policy and economic stability, while combating cuts proposed by Elon Musk and others.

Illinois honored a fallen firefighter and recognized others for exceptional service in a ceremony attended by Governor Pritzker and State Fire Marshal Rivera. Awards were given for bravery, teamwork, and lifesaving efforts.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set Jackson County's property tax equalization factor at 1.0165, impacting local tax assessments for fairness across Illinois counties.

The Trump administration agreed to fund its share for a $1.2 billion barrier system to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes, resolving a standoff with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.

The article discusses the issue of stock trading by U.S. Congress members, with proposed bipartisan legislation aiming to prohibit such practices amid concerns over conflict of interest.

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter has died at 85, noted for his public service and wisdom. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush, he was known for his moderate to liberal leanings on the Court.

The CTA board met regarding the appointment of a new president but did not take action, amid calls for a transparent, national search for a qualified candidate.

Illinois secured $544.2 million from a green bond sale to fund water infrastructure, with savings from refinancing bonds and strong market interest despite economic uncertainty.

Chicago celebrates the election of its own Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, drawing parallels to Obama's presidency, sparking viral memes, and local tributes.

A Guatemalan national, Julio Cucul-Bol, is accused of possessing counterfeit documents and making a false bank application statement. He faces severe penalties if convicted.