Illinois judge ruled the state's FOID law unconstitutional for in-home gun possession, reflecting on Second Amendment protections in a case against a woman charged for having a gun without a FOID card.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has suspended most of its activities under new director Russell Vought, raising concerns about consumer protections.

A reproduction of Abraham Lincoln's historic 'Lincoln Ledger' was unveiled by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and JPMorganChase officials in Springfield.

President Trump is expected to pardon former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted of political corruption in 2011 and served eight years of a 14-year sentence before his sentence was commuted by Trump.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul leads a 20-state coalition opposing the "Fork in the Road" buyout plan for federal employees, backing a motion for a temporary restraining order against it.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker created a satirical video claiming to rename Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois" and annex Green Bay, poking fun at President Trump's policies.

The Illinois Gaming Board reported that the state earned over $1.7 billion in gaming tax revenue in 2024 and emphasized responsible gambling ahead of the Super Bowl.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set Mason County's 2024 property assessment equalization factor at 1.0544 to ensure fair taxation across different counties.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has kept Moultrie County's property assessment equalization factor steady at 1.0000, indicating properties are assessed at one-third their market value, which influences local property taxes.

Illinois joins a multistate lawsuit against the Trump Administration's DOGE for its access to Treasury payment systems, raising security and privacy concerns.

A federal judge granted an injunction against President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship, siding with Attorney General Kwame Raoul and other states, upholding the 14th Amendment.

Mayor Brandon Johnson presented Chicago's fiscal plans for 2025 in an event focusing on transparency and public engagement, with emphasis on investments in housing, broadband, violence prevention, and youth employment.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has agreed to testify before Congress on the city's sanctuary city policies, and will discuss the issue with other mayors.