Elon Musk and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized Trump's tax and spending package, with Musk calling it a "disgusting abomination" and signaling a desire to oppose supportive politicians.

IDOR reminds taxpayers to promptly amend errors in their tax returns using Form IL-1040-X and to avoid delay to prevent penalties or delays in refunds.

IDPH is launching initiatives for LGBTQIA+ health and will join Chicago's Pride Parade. They've improved access to HIV meds and updated birth record changes, reflecting their commitment to inclusivity and health equity.

Borrowers duped by Prehired began receiving restitution checks from a $4.2 million disbursement, part of a $30 million settlement for deceptive lending practices.

Illinois legislators passed a bill to improve the IL SANE Program for sexual assault survivors, which now awaits the governor's signature. The bill aims to enhance training, enforce existing law, and provide better, trauma-informed care.

Prosecutors recommend a 12.5-year prison sentence and a $1.5 million fine for former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan for bribery and conspiracy, emphasizing the gravity of corruption in public service.

DHS designates seven Illinois cities and most counties as "sanctuary jurisdictions," which may lead to federal funding cuts under Trump's policies. Local leaders oppose, emphasizing immigrant safety and community trust.

Tiffany Henyard, former Dolton mayor, is ordered to appear in court for allegedly failing to produce records. The FBI investigates the town's finances, and she also faces a lawsuit for an altercation.

The Illinois General Assembly proposed a $55 billion budget with tax increases and healthcare cuts, as well as pay raises for lawmakers, and full funding for K-12 education.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set the 2024 Cook County property tax equalization factor at 3.0355 to ensure assessments meet the required 33 1/3% of market value.

Cook County's minimum wage remains unchanged at $15.00/hour for non-tipped employees and $9.00 for tipped ones, with no increase scheduled for July 1, 2025. Compliance with the Minimum Wage Ordinance is required for local businesses.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 16 other attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to protect STEM funding and diversity programs following NSF cuts and directives.

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled Trump's sweeping tariffs exceeded presidential powers, a stance backed by a coalition of attorneys general.