Tax Resolution: J. David Tax Law opened a Chicago office at 939 W North Ave to help Cook County taxpayers facing IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue collection actions like wage garnishments and bank levies. Sports Business: The White Sox called up top prospect Braden Montgomery from Triple-A Charlotte, adding a power bat as they open a series at home vs. the Braves and Dodgers. State Budget & Housing: Gov. JB Pritzker’s spring wins came with caveats: BUILD housing and a megaproject bill tied to Bears stadium property-tax negotiations stalled, while Pritzker paused data center tax credits via executive action. Health Insurance Regulation: State Sen. Dave Koehler’s end-of-session bill would curb “down coding” by requiring insurers to pay for the full diagnostic work when doctors run multiple tests to find the real cause. Local Economy & Jobs: Western Smokehouse Partners won New Markets Tax Credits to expand in Mexico, Missouri, projecting 377 jobs and doubling production lines. Community & Education: Marquette Bank’s Education Foundation awarded $3,000 scholarships to 64 Chicagoland seniors, continuing its 1968 tradition of funding local students. Tech & Compliance: Mérieux NutriSciences (Chicago) says TikTok approved it as a testing, inspection and certification body for dietary supplements, offering TikTok Shop-ready compliance verification. Agriculture Finance: Farm Credit Illinois will distribute $30 million to more than 8,400 farm families.