Gov. JB Pritzker signed a pair of bills Thursday aimed at improving transparency of utility billing and expanding access to discounts for low-income residents.

The Supreme Court likely will have the final say on whether there is a Constitutional right to possess assault weapons — and whether Illinois’ ban ultimately survives. The high court is on track to rule around the five-year anniversary of the mass shooting at the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade.

The Illinois State Board of Elections said Wednesday it is “reviewing” a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice threatening criminal prosecution of any official who allows noncitizens to cast ballots and requesting information about how the state intends to prevent noncitizens voting.

A 27-year-old Kewanee woman has been arrested on three counts of first-degree murder in connection with a March fatal shooting in Creve Coeur.

An elected member of the Illinois House of Representatives, Carol Ammons, and her husband, the Champaign County Clerk, have been indicted on federal charges that include wire fraud, witness tampering, and lying to the FBI.

John Deere has agreed to a sweeping antitrust settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and five states, resolving a federal lawsuit that accused the agricultural manufacturing giant of illegally trapping American farmers in a high-priced monopoly for equipment repairs.

Court watchers are waiting to see if Chicago’s embattled top federal prosecutor will appear in court Thursday morning over “potential violations” of a judge’s order sealing criminal charges.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has long been known for its reserved demeanor, but new boss Andrew Boutros has taken a different tact, adopting the tone of the Trump administration.

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a measure allowing residents of assisted living and shared housing establishments to exercise the right to use electronic monitoring, meant to enhance transparency and resident safety.