George Ryan, former governor of Illinois, passed away at 91. He was known for his death penalty moratorium and a corruption conviction that resulted in prison time.

The U.S. Department of Education is probing Evanston-Skokie School District 65 for alleged racial discrimination tied to "privilege walks" and related activities.

Chicago real estate developer Miroslaw Krejza was sentenced to over six years in prison for embezzling millions from Washington Federal Bank for Savings.

The IDOR set a property tax multiplier at 1.0000 for Gallatin County, Illinois to ensure fair tax assessments, considering recent property sales data. The factor could change after a public hearing and isn't tied directly to tax bill amounts.

Chicago joined a coalition suing the Trump Administration, claiming Executive Order 14210 is unconstitutional and could impair critical public services.

States led by Illinois file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for unconstitutional cuts to AmeriCorps, impacting community services and jobs.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul is leading 14 attorneys general in opposing Congressional bills that could reduce the EPA's use of scientific research, potentially impacting public health protections and the environment.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of attorneys general oppose the termination of TPS for Haitians, highlighting its negative impact on communities and economies.

President Trump's policies have significantly impacted Chicago and Illinois in his first 100 days, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, affecting tariffs, sanctuary cities, environmental regulations, and education funding.

Prosecutors have withdrawn their request to have ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan forfeit $3.1 million following his conviction in a bribery scandal, adopting a new approach ahead of his sentencing.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul leads a coalition of 21 attorneys general supporting Susman Godfrey law firm against a Trump executive order they deem unconstitutional.

Illinois bans credit card funding for sports wagering to promote responsible gambling practices and adds new regulations for cashless wagering and sales agent record retention.

The Chicago Board of Education approved a new contract with the Chicago Teachers Union, offering salary raises and addressing class sizes and staffing.