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Illinois House committees advanced bills this week to regulate electric micromobility devices such as electric scooters and make it easier for Illinois police to investigate cyberbullying.

Illinois House committees approve bills regulating electric bikes and scooters, expanding definition of online harassment Illinois House committees advanced bills this week to regulate electric micromobility devices such as electric scooters and make it easier for Illinois police to investigate cyberbullying.

Numerous developments covering West Loop, Humboldt Park, Canaryville, Avondale and Lake View advance out of zoning committee.

Numerous developments covering West Loop, Humboldt Park, Canaryville, Avondale and Lake View advance out of zoning committee Alderpeople largely dug out from a zoning backlog and advanced rezoning requests that created more than 1,900 units of housing overall.

Mayor to veto ordinance freezing tipped wage escalator.

Mayor to veto ordinance freezing tipped wage escalator The City Council on Wednesday voted to freeze the city’s tipped wage escalator, reversing an ordinance put in place almost three years ago, but Mayor Brandon Johnson has vowed to veto it.

Council approves animal control and Civilian Office of Police Accountability leadership appointments, working group to study proactive apartment inspections, tourism taxing district.

Council approves animal control and COPA leadership appointments, working group to study proactive apartment inspections, tourism taxing district The City Council on Wednesday approved the creation of a new local taxing district meant to spur increased tourism and large events, two major mayoral appointments and millions of dollars of city financial assistance for various park, school and housing projects.

Plan Commission approves West Loop apartment buildings, including development with rare “downtown core” zoning.

Plan Commission approves West Loop apartment buildings, including development with rare ‘downtown core’ zoning The Chicago Plan Commission last week approved large residential projects in Lake View and the West Loop, including one project that was approved by the body despite the disapproval of the city’s zoning administrator.

Cook County State’s Attorney issues protocol for prosecuting illegal behavior by federal immigration agents.

Cook County State’s Attorney issues protocol for prosecuting illegal behavior by federal immigration agents A couple weeks after Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order that directs CPD investigate potential crimes committed by ICE and refer them to the state’s attorney’s office for possible prosecution, the state’s attorney’s office has issued its own guidance after questioning the viabil...

The lawsuit accuses federal immigration agencies of deploying illegal actions in the city and surrounding areas and attempting to persuade the state to drop its sanctuary policies.

Illinois, Chicago sue Trump administration over Operation Midway Blitz, allege actions violate U.S. Constitution The State of Illinois and City of Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration over what it alleges are illegal actions taken during an “organized bombardment” of the Chicago area.

Despite a slower start to the fiscal year, revenues have improved in recent months, exceeding the growth required to balance the state’s budget.

Illinois budget expected to be balanced as revenues grow by $1.2B in first half of fiscal year Revenues in the first six months of Fiscal Year 2026 are up by $1.2 billion from the previous fiscal year as improved Personal Income and Sales Taxes help offset other underperforming revenue streams.

Elizabeth Granato leading in campaign cash among Democrats seeking to replace Bridget Degnen, as Cat Sharp drops out.

Granato leading in campaign cash among Democrats seeking to replace Degnen, as Sharp drops out Bolstered by her husband’s existing campaign resources, a county government bureau chief running to replace outgoing Comm. Bridget Degnen (D-12) on the Cook County Board of Commissioners has a huge cash advantage in the Democratic Party primary.

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear oral arguments as part of an ongoing lawsuit from two Illinois employees who say Amazon owes them compensation for health screenings during the pandemic.

State Supreme Court to weigh on what counts as ‘hours worked’ under Illinois Minimum Wage Law The Illinois Supreme Court will weigh in on whether Illinois employees should be paid for time spent getting COVID-19 screenings in an ongoing lawsuit between Amazon and two of its former employees.