AI Oversight: Illinois lawmakers passed a landmark AI accountability bill requiring annual third-party audits and transparency reports for the most capable AI models, sending it to Gov. Pritzker. Budget Fight: With the FY2027 budget nearing a Sunday deadline, Republicans accuse Democrats of withholding details while Democrats push new taxes to avoid future cuts. Durbin Warning: Sen. Dick Durbin used his farewell address to warn Illinois lawmakers about deep divisions and threats to election integrity. Insurance Relief: Pritzker is set to sign auto and home insurance rate protection bills, aiming to curb rate hikes as consumers brace for higher costs. Public Safety Tech: The House unanimously approved a school panic alert measure that could speed emergency response via mobile systems. Local Control Housing: New Lenox, Lincolnshire, and Manhattan adopted resolutions backing municipal zoning authority and opposing “Section 8 Everywhere.” Chicago Schools: A divided Chicago school board postponed charter renewals until after the school year. Energy Costs: Ameren customers face another summer of higher electric rates starting Monday. Courts & Consumer Rights: AHA backed dismissal of an online tracking lawsuit, while a rideshare arbitration dispute highlights limits on jury trials. Elections & GOP: DuPage auditor Jim Dey was named new Illinois GOP chair as the party tries to rebuild. Water Protection: Mahomet Aquifer commission added Tompkins and Goss to guide long-term protections.