ICE & Jails: ICE is threatening Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt with federal prosecution over jail access, as officials dispute how many ICE detainers are actually active. Illinois House Ethics: Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch apologized after admitting his interactions with a former staffer tied to ex-Rep. Harry Benton made her feel uncomfortable, as questions linger about how harassment claims were handled. Migrant Kids Legal Contract: A $150M Trump-era contract for migrant children’s lawyers was awarded to a small Texas firm with ties to the administration, drawing warnings that kids may face weaker due process. Military Families Under Crackdown: An AP investigation says more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty troops have been detained, with at least six deported, raising concerns about readiness and family stability. Cybersecurity Watch: Illinois officials are taking extra precautions after cyberattacks hit water systems in multiple states, prompting local IT and public works reviews. Illinois Law Updates: Pritzker signed new measures including rules requiring businesses to accept cash and pay employees for jury duty, plus insurance reforms and other consumer protections. Chicago Courts & Labor: A Chicago lab owner pleaded guilty in a COVID-19 testing scheme tied to a former Loretto Hospital executive. State Fair Savings: The Illinois State Fair rolls out cheaper food promos, including $5 items and $3 small-plate samples.