AG Kwame Raoul leads a group of 22 attorneys general in a fight against the freeze of FEMA funds by the Trump administration, impacting disaster preparedness and public safety programs.

AG Kwame Raoul and 19 states support legal challenges against TPS termination for Haitian and Venezuelan nationals, citing negative economic and family impacts.

Progressive TikToker Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in Illinois, challenging incumbent Democrat Jan Schakowsky with a platform critiquing Trump and Musk. She raised $100k in hours and seeks to represent younger constituents.

Washington County, Illinois residents are facing an IDOR property tax multiplier change to ensure equitable assessments, which may not necessarily alter tax bills.

Kwame Raoul, alongside 20 attorneys general, filed a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's cuts to the Department of Education's workforce.

Former Ald. John Arena joins Mayor Brandon Johnson's team as a Springfield lobbyist, tasked with building state capital relationships amid political tensions.

Chicago teachers and firefighters rallied together for new contracts, with the CTU close to an agreement and both unions sharing concerns about staffing and benefits.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a postponement in the Chicago Board of Education budget amendment vote, pending clarity on the CPS and CTU contract negotiations.

Chicago Public Schools' Board of Education requires the district's next leader to be an educator with teaching credentials, shifting away from the CEO model. The board postponed a vote on a pension payment amid contract negotiations.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the DCEO announced $57 million in grants for renewable energy and efficiency projects to support clean energy jobs and businesses, especially in disadvantaged communities.

Attorneys general from Illinois and three other states are suing the Trump administration to protect federal grants for clean energy projects, challenging the EPA's alleged obstruction of funds.

Illinois House lawmakers propose a bill package to strengthen laws against human trafficking, including eliminating time limits for prosecution and requiring sex offender registration for traffickers.

Chicago educational tensions persist after a City Hall meeting failed to resolve disputes between the CTU and CPS, regarding pension payments and contract terms, ahead of a critical Board of Education vote.