Illinois AG Kwame Raoul is leading a coalition of attorneys general in a legal challenge against the Trump administration's tariffs, arguing they were imposed illegally and seeking a preliminary injunction to stop them.

Attorney General Raoul won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's attempt to block education funds important for students affected by COVID-19.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announced his bid for the U.S. Senate in Illinois for 2026, with a campaign focusing on opposition to figures like Trump and Musk.

Illinois residents face long lines for Real ID, but the Secretary of State assures issuance will continue past the May 7 deadline, easing concerns over travel and citizenship legitimacy.

Trump's Education Department is probing Evanston/Skokie School District 65 for alleged racial discrimination based on a conservative group's complaint.

Rivian and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker have announced a partnership to build a supplier park in Normal, Illinois, projected to create 100 jobs and attract global suppliers.

Michael McMurray is appointed as the Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Aviation, tasked with leading airport transformation efforts in the city.

Attorney General Raoul and 18 others seek a court injunction against President Trump's executive order on elections, arguing it oversteps presidential power and imposes unlawful voting restrictions.

Chicagoans are facing long lines at the Real ID Supercenter due to misunderstanding about the immediate necessity of the Real ID, even as officials state that other forms of ID are valid and there will be a gradual phase-in for airport use.

Illinois is arranging funeral services for ex-Governor George Ryan, who died at 91. His tenure is noted for imposing a death penalty moratorium, but also a prison term for fraud.

A Cook County report highlights a property tax system shifting $2 billion from businesses to homeowners, affecting mainly Black and Latino communities.

Jessica Vasquez was appointed to the Cook County Board, creating a female majority on the board for the first time and succeeding Anthony Joel Quezada.

President Trump has signed an executive order to cut federal funding to the CPB, impacting NPR and PBS, citing "bias" and "woke propaganda." The order's legality is being contested by CPB.