Election Integrity Fight: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and other Democratic governors urged the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule tied to Trump’s plan to create a federal “citizenship list” that could limit who gets mail ballots, arguing states—not the president—run elections. Holiday Public Safety: Illinois agencies are stepping up “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement for July 4 travel, warning of zero tolerance for impaired driving and citing fatal-crash data from the prior holiday window. New State Rules: Illinois is still awaiting Gov. Pritzker action on a statewide e-bike framework that would take effect Jan. 1, 2027, and the state is also rolling out lead testing for all children at 12 and 24 months. Early Childhood Overhaul: Illinois launched a new Department of Early Childhood to consolidate services for families with young kids, aiming to streamline childcare, early intervention, and preschool supports. Crypto Policy Clash: CFTC Chair Michael Selig criticized Illinois’ new 0.2% crypto transaction tax, saying it could slow innovation and put Chicago’s financial role at risk. Public Safety & Courts: A Quincy interim police chief appointment drew community questions at a human rights meeting, while a CBS Chicago crew attack case added new details and charges.