A civil‑liberties group sued to block Illinois’ FOID card, arguing the state can’t require residents to get permission before possessing firearms. The case is now in federal court in Chicago.

Plainfield says a state reclassification will slash roughly $7M a year, pushing administrators to weigh staff cuts and bigger class sizes for 2026–27. Key roles and encore programs are on the table.

Indiana's high court left intact a 2024 law that bars cities from suing gunmakers, effectively ending Gary’s 27‑year case.

CTU political director Hilario Domínguez announced a bid for Chicago school board president as the district navigates a $732M shortfall and a fully elected board.

A campaign to carve Chicago out of Illinois is moving into suburban communities this weekend. Organizers point to county referendums, but legal and fiscal hurdles remain.

More than $316M in federal grants will fund lead‑pipe removal and PFAS projects across Illinois. The money aims to speed inventories, replacements and small‑system help.

At a UIC law‑school hearing, residents and advocates testified that last fall’s Operation Midway Blitz left Chicago neighborhoods “under siege,” and urged investigations.

The Education Department approved Ed‑Flex waivers for Florida and Illinois on May 13, 2026, allowing more state and local control over federal K‑12 dollars.

Severe storms and mechanical failures damaged five District 308 schools, highlighting aging roofs, windows and HVAC as officials push a $317M bond.

President Trump endorsed Darren Bailey on Tuesday, giving the GOP nominee a fresh national spotlight in his rematch with Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The move sharpens the stakes for November.

Bob Grogan was elected Illinois GOP chair as certified primary data shows record-low Republican turnout and a steep suburban decline.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said May 18 he's "not opposed" to pausing Illinois' gas tax as pump prices rise, but warned a break would shave critical funding for roads and transit.

Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a federal lawsuit claiming she was shoved and briefly handcuffed by federal agents inside Humboldt Park Health during last fall's Operation Midway Blitz.