The U.S. Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, filed a civil complaint Tuesday challenging Illinois laws that offer in-state tuition and scholarships to illegal aliens. The DOJ argues these benefits violate federal law and the Constitution by discriminating against U.S. citizens who are denied similar treatment.
An Illinois judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Illinois State Sen. Jil Walker Tracy that sought to arrest 33 Texas House Democrats who fled the state to block legislative action. The case, filed in the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Adams County, aimed to domesticate Texas quorum warrants so Illinois law enforcement could detain the lawmakers and return them to Texas.
A pivotal legal battle over Illinois’ ban on semi-automatic firearms is now on track to reach the U.S. Supreme Court, with a possible final decision expected by mid-2026. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for September 22 in a case that could determine whether any state can legally prohibit commonly owned firearms.
Illinois State University has introduced its first-ever undergraduate certificate in Queer Studies, building off its existing concentration within the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies...
A proposed ban on natural gas in Illinois could saddle homeowners with tens of thousands of dollars in added costs, according to a new analysis by the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA). Legislation introduced by state Sen. Celina Villanueva and backed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson aims to prohibit natural gas hookups in new buildings, but critics warn it could devastate household budgets and the state economy.
