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Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign legislation that would give Illinois a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence developers after a measure sailed through the General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support and the backing of AI companies.

The bill, which passed 110-0 in the House yesterday and 52-5 in the Senate last week, would make Illinois the first state to require independent, third-party audits of the safety practices of large frontier artificial intelligence developers.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson invites Pope Leo XIV to officiate Mass in Grant Park

The mayor and the pope also discussed the impact of recent and ongoing federal immigration raids on Chicago’s immigrant community, the mayor said following the sit-down.

More top news stories:

• Lawsuit against city in slaying of 13-year-old Adam Toledo refiled in federal court
• Illinois to crack down on insurance rate hikes for auto and homeowner policies
• Cook County tax buyer industry would be phased out in ‘equity theft’ reform bill

Clouds of smoke reported after explosion at Stickney plant

When firefighters arrived, they saw a large storage tank with its top blown off, with heavy fire and smoke coming from the tank.

More top business stories:

• Attorney who represented Northwestern athletes during hazing scandal lists Winnetka home for $2.4M
• Former Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore lists Vernon Hills home for $1.9M
• Nurses at Chicago’s Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital protest ‘crackdown’ on unionization efforts

4 takeaways from the Chicago Sky’s 111-104 loss — their 3rd straight — including Sydney Taylor’s breakout

After weeks of stamping an identity of defensive toughness, the Sky are hemorrhaging losses as a result of defensive collapses.

More top sports stories:

• Chicago Cubs’ Jameson Taillon ‘proud’ of reaching 10 years of service time — and Daniel Palencia’s limited use
• Chicago White Sox minor-league updates on Jacob González, Braden Montgomery, Caleb Bonemer and more
• Chicago Stars fire GM Richard Feuz after a 3-8 start to the NWSL season

Review: A$AP Rocky launches tour in Chicago with loads of energy — and a few glitches

Unflagging energy and extroverted charisma willed A$AP Rocky through a maximalist two-hour concert beset with logistical flaws and questionable choices sprinkled amid bursts of inspired artistry.

More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:

• Riot Fest lineup for 2026: Alanis Morrisette, Morrissey and Twenty One Pilots
• What to do in Chicago: Rilo Kiley, Summer Walker and running with the dinosaurs
• ‘Mexodus,’ an acclaimed hip hop musical, will play the Studebaker Theater this fall

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend — a blue moon that’s also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year.

More top stories from around the world:

• Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
• US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks
• Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There’s no immediate effect on the midterms.