The US and China escalate their trade war with new tit-for-tat tariffs; the EU also imposes retaliatory duties, shaking global markets and raising concerns over consumer prices.

Franklin E. Tooley received a 25-year prison sentence for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled 13-year-old relative, as announced by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

The Cook County guaranteed income program provided 3,250 households with $500 monthly, improving financial security, stress, and mental health; an advisory committee will explore future actions.

Andrew S. Boutros was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, succeeding Morris Pasqual, who became First Assistant U.S. Attorney.

Jim Tinaglia, Arlington Heights' mayor-elect, discusses plans for a potential Chicago Bears stadium, emphasizing safety, economic benefits, traffic control, and infrastructure while acknowledging village resource constraints.

U.S. prosecutors have dropped a federal bribery charge against former Chicago Alderman Danny Solis, honoring a deferred prosecution agreement that stemmed from his cooperation and use of a wire for the FBI.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul leads 21 states in a lawsuit to protect federal agencies like the IMLS from being dismantled by a Trump administration order, citing cultural, educational, and economic implications.

Kwame Raoul leads a coalition of 19 attorneys general suing President Trump over an executive order they argue is an unconstitutional voter rights crackdown.

The Trump administration mandates K-12 schools to certify they don't use DEI to receive federal funds, potentially affecting those reliant on such funding.

IDOR announces a stable property tax multiplier of 1.0000 for Carroll County, maintaining consistent tax calculations and ensuring fair assessments according to state law.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's mass firing of federal probationary employees, requiring 20 agencies to halt terminations and follow proper procedures.

President Trump plans to nominate Stanley Woodward and Elliot Gaiser to senior DOJ posts, both with strong litigation experiences and conservative backgrounds.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul won't run for U.S. Senate, choosing to focus on his current role and its local impact, and refrains from criticizing Democrats' fiscal debates.