Severe Weather: Tornado warnings and destructive storms battered the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana Tuesday, knocking out power for more than half a million people, flooding roads, and injuring people after lightning struck an Ohio prison complex. State & Local Infrastructure: Illinois awarded nearly $10.1 million to four central and western Illinois projects to prep industrial sites, including water/sewer upgrades in Champaign County and road work tied to an industrial development at the Bloomington airport. Prediction Markets: The CFTC used emergency authority to keep Kalshi operating nationwide as a legal fight over whether prediction markets are federal derivatives or state gambling products escalates, with Illinois named among states sued. Higher Ed Costs: A new argument says legislation is squeezing colleges through unfunded mandates and shifting funding, making it harder for schools to serve students and stay financially stable. Public Health & Safety: Illinois reaffirmed its child immunization schedule despite a federal executive order, while other coverage highlights risks from environmental exposures and the need for vigilance. Environment & Invasives: Officials urged Illinois residents to inspect hardwood trees for the invasive Asian longhorned beetle during Tree Check Month. Community Life: Bohemian National Cemetery concerts are set to continue despite an investigation into cemetery procedures tied to mishandled remains.