Public Safety & Courts: The Illinois Supreme Court announced a new transparency policy aimed at improving public access to court operations and decisions. Fire/EMS Funding: The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal awarded $6 million in small equipment grants to 260 fire departments and EMS providers statewide. E-Bike/E-Scooter Rules: New Illinois laws set safety requirements taking effect in 2027, including restrictions on where riders can operate and age/licensing rules for higher-speed devices. Transportation: Metra Electric will add more frequent weekday stops in Hyde Park starting June 15, and authorities are investigating an explosion on a Chicago expressway. Education Politics: A public letter exchange between CTU President Stacy Davis Gates and financier Michael Sacks escalated debate over money and influence in Chicago’s school board election. Local Government/Enforcement: Joliet prosecutors dropped a forfeiture case after an attorney challenged the law, mooting the Illinois AG’s constitutional review. Health/Consumer: Abbott must defend a class-action lawsuit over PediaSure “clinically proven” growth claims. Crime/Justice: Lil Durk faces expanded federal racketeering counts tied to alleged murder-for-hire activity.