Raoul: “Our economy, our rights and freedoms as citizens and residents, our lives and livelihoods are all protected by the fair and unbiased application of the law. I will not sit by silently as the president bullies and retaliates against law firms for representing clients who are politically disfavored or vulnerable. President Trump’s actions are an affront to the rule of law, and I urge all members of the legal community to stand strong in support of our colleagues in the face of these unconstitutional attacks.”

The bill bans potassium bromate and propylparaben, chemicals often found in the flour of baked goods. Businesses in the state would not be allowed to distribute food products with the additives.

The question arose as Pritzker revealed he plans to skip this week’s pre-slating meeting with Cook County Democrats as preparations for the 2026 campaign cycle begin. That decision sparked speculation over his political future, but he said that he doesn’t feel skipping the meeting is indicative of a plan not to seek reelection.

“You can’t block yourself off from being around everyday life,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.

A new 24/7 Wall Street study finds homeowners across the state now face foreclosure actions in 1 out of every 3,753 instances. By comparison, researchers note that the 1 in every 7,112 foreclosures in nearby Missouri is about half of what it is in Illinois.

Republicans have introduced a package of bills to address the tax burden, including reforming the state’s estate tax, and lowering or eliminating licensing fees for small businesses.

Illinois-based Liberty Justice Center: “No one person should have the power to impose taxes that have such vast global economic consequences. The Constitution gives the power to set tax rates—including tariffs—to Congress, not the President.”

Andy Shaw: “He’s a bold presence in a party that often seems hesitant to wield power as aggressively as the GOP. But his record in Illinois is also a liability. If he runs again, he’ll be forced to defend an ugly reality: Illinois remains a state with some of the highest taxes in the country, a poor business climate, anemic job creation and an ongoing exodus of companies, wealthy residents and middle-class families. That’s not the kind of resume a presidential hopeful wants.”

Jim Dey: “U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, chairman of a U.S. House committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, requested detailed information concerning the number of Chinese students attending the University of Illinois and their courses of study. Moolenaar expressed concern that universities like the UI are in ‘pursuit of short-term financial gain’ that ‘jeopardizes long-term global technological leadership and national security.'”

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday used his first-ever appearance on Fox News to take his criticisms of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs to the network’s conservative-leaning audience, labeling the Republican administration’s levies on imports “taxes on working families.” Pritzker also forecasted a “big recession” because of the tariffs.

The initiative wending through the General Assembly comes even though Gov. JB Pritzker vetoed and narrowed a similar plan two years ago when he set limits on the size of new nuclear power plants in Illinois. But the governor appeared open to taking a different tack when he said recently he’s willing to work with the bipartisan group of lawmakers backing the latest proposal that would permit the construction of nuclear reactors of any size.

The bill, introduced by State Sen. Robert Peters, would increase the minimum age for detaining a minor from 10 to 12 years old in Illinois. Peters said the change is aimed at reshaping the state’s approach to juvenile justice by focusing more on rehabilitation and less on punishment.