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Prosecutors have withdrawn their request to have ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan forfeit $3.1 million following his conviction in a bribery scandal, adopting a new approach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

Chicago Police Department revises its traffic stop policy to ensure constitutional rights, amid debates on its impact on both crime prevention and bias concerns.

Unemployment rates in Illinois have dropped in 11 out of 12 metro areas with a mixed performance in nonfarm job numbers. Deputy Governor Andy Manar remains committed to improving the state's labor market.

Attorney General Raoul, with a coalition of 12 attorneys general, sues to stop Trump administration's tariffs, claiming they were imposed illegally without congressional approval.