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.

AG Kwame Raoul and 14 attorneys general oppose a Trump executive order, defending access to gender-affirming care and challenging its comparison to female genital mutilation. They vow to enforce state laws and protect healthcare rights.

AG Kwame Raoul and attorneys general from 19 states call for rigorous questioning of FBI director nominee Kash Patel concerning reports of retaliation within the bureau, especially regarding investigators of the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

Illinois Department of Revenue sets a new property assessment equalization factor for Clinton County at 1.0249 to ensure fair tax burdens across similar properties.