Nuclear Power Planning: Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration is mapping where new nuclear plants could go as Illinois looks to add gigawatts for homes and data centers, following the state’s recent shift away from the long-standing nuclear moratorium. Education & Immigration Courts: A federal ruling struck down Illinois laws that gave undocumented students in-state tuition and financial aid, even as lawmakers moved to adjust policy after the decision and the Trump administration continues suing states over similar benefits. Statehouse Oversight: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is investigating the Danville Election Commission for an alleged Open Meetings Act violation tied to agenda posting. Chicago Schools Budget Fight: Chicago Public Schools announced 1,723 layoffs and a five-day furlough plan tied to a major budget deficit, setting up a board vote. Workplace Rights: Remote-work disability accommodations are driving more legal clashes, with courts and attorneys seeing rising discrimination complaints as “essential job functions” get re-litigated. Local Food Funding: Illinois is distributing nearly $4 million in Local Food Infrastructure Grants to expand storage, processing, and distribution of Illinois-grown food. Federal Funding Pressure: AG Jay Jones joined a coalition challenging Trump administration grant conditions that would coerce states into sharing sensitive voter data and assisting immigration enforcement.