Violence in Chicago: A Washington Park reunion ended in tragedy as masked gunmen killed Rontonio Guterz and wounded 14; police have not reported arrests, and Mayor Brandon Johnson says CPD is working to hold those responsible accountable. Bears stadium talks: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois lawmakers, but Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says the Bears’ stadium bid is still moving and that Indiana’s faster, more efficient state footing matters. Amazon ad-price lawsuit: The FTC and 22 states, including Illinois, sued Amazon alleging a “secret ad surcharge” that inflated sponsored ad prices for more than a million advertisers, potentially costing tens of billions; Amazon denies wrongdoing. AI pricing pressure: California lawmakers are pushing to ban “surveillance pricing” that uses consumer data to set prices, as regulators and states scrutinize how pricing algorithms work. Immigration enforcement scrutiny: Records show former Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino was under internal investigation when he retired, tied to credibility concerns and alleged antisemitic remarks. State mental health cuts: Illinois plans to lay off about 524 workers at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center as it scales back programs, drawing criticism from southern Illinois Republicans and advocates. Illinois finance: Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced $1.45B in FY2026 investment earnings for the state and nearly $759M for local governments via Illinois Funds. Truck fraud crackdown: DHS and DOT launched a multi-state task force targeting trucking fraud and CDL-related training schools.