Chicago is named a Purple Heart City, planning to unveil new street signs honoring veterans at a ceremony with notable attendees, including a pioneering African American pilot.

The Illinois Department of Revenue issued a tentative property assessment multiplier of 1.0000 for Pike County, indicating stable property taxes for the time being.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 attorneys general oppose the DHS's plan to close three key oversight offices, emphasizing the negative impact on civil rights and immigration processes.

Chicago is launching its first women-focused Community Reentry Support Center, seeking proposals for gender-responsive care services, set to open by January 2026.

The DOJ investigates Chicago's hiring practices amid concerns of racial bias following Mayor Johnson's remarks on the number of Black officials in his administration.

The Trump administration cancelled the Digital Equity Capacity Program in Illinois, sparking backlash from local officials who criticize the impact on internet access and literacy, especially for underserved communities.

AG Kwame Raoul joins 39 attorneys general to urge Congress against a moratorium on state AI regulations, highlighting AI misuse and the need for local oversight.

The Illinois Gaming Board mandates annual training for casino workers to identify and report human trafficking, with new rules requiring signage to raise awareness in casinos.

The Justice Department seeks to shut down a Chicago-area tax preparer for allegedly falsifying tax returns and costing the U.S. treasury nearly $13 million.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul challenges President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship, asserting it violates the 14th Amendment and joined by other states, takes the fight to the Supreme Court.

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.