Illinois Ethics & Accountability: The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission will decide whether to release a report tied to former Rep. Harry Benton’s resignation over alleged sexual harassment, while Gov. JB Pritzker demands “utter, complete” transparency. Chicago Politics: City Council approved a slate of non-binding referendums that deepen the fight between Mayor Brandon Johnson and aldermanic opponents, including a question on whether aldermen should have independent legal counsel. Opioid Litigation: An Illinois federal judge sanctioned an insurer in an opioid coverage case, saying the carrier intentionally destroyed key emails and underwriting records. Real Estate & Courts: Chicago landlord Jiazhao “Frank” Chen faces another foreclosure lawsuit as defaults near $100M, adding to a growing legal spiral. Downstate Air Service: A federal budget proposal could cut Essential Air Service funding that supports flights from O’Hare to Decatur, Quincy and Marion. Quantum Illinois: Gov. Pritzker announced Zero Point Cryogenics will set up its first U.S. location at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park with about $1.8M in tax credits. Public Safety & Justice: A Chicago man was sentenced to 10 years for selling fentanyl-laced drugs across Cook and DuPage counties. Higher Ed: Illinois State University hit a record $52M in private giving in the last budget year.