Illinois Supreme Court: Uber can’t force arbitration of a widow’s wrongful-death suit tied to a 2022 Stevenson Expressway crash, after the Illinois high court ruled the company can’t use its user agreement to block the case. Medicaid & Health Access: Residents are receiving letters warning of Medicaid eligibility changes tied to federal rollbacks, with advocates saying low-income LGBTQ people and queer immigrants face the biggest risks and urging people to act before deadlines. AI Policy: Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined other AGs urging Congress to pass a comprehensive AI framework, warning unchecked development could threaten infrastructure and national security. Chicago Governance: A wave of departures from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration continues, including the top legal counsel, raising questions about stability heading into re-election. Elections: Early voting is now underway statewide, with DuPage and Will offering first-day locations and mail-ballot timelines. Chicago Schools: CPS enrollment fell again by about 11,500 students to roughly 304,700, renewing pressure over school closures and the closure moratorium. Local Finance: Chicago approved an increase to the Pilsen TIF redevelopment budget to $830 million, expanding funding for public works, housing, and school improvements. Business/Consumer: Holiday airfare may jump as fuel costs rise, and diesel prices are squeezing Illinois farmers during harvest. Legal System: The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Chicago police disciplinary hearings should be open to the public.