Task force considers changes to qualified immunity for Illinois law enforcement officers Task force considers changes to qualified immunity for Illinois law enforcement officers Friday, October 8, 2021 A new state task force began discussions Thursday as to what changes could be made to the way state law approaches qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.
Task force considers changes to qualified immunity for Illinois law enforcement officers Task force considers changes to qualified immunity for Illinois law enforcement officers Friday, October 8, 2021 A new state task force began discussions Thursday as to what changes could be made to the way state law approaches qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.
Madigan chooses House replacement from his Chicago ward Madigan chooses House replacement from his Chicago ward Monday, February 22, 2021 Former state Rep. Michael Madigan, 78, handpicked his successor on Sunday when he voted to fill the House seat he resigned from on Thursday, marking the end of his 50-year career in the state... Read more
Illinois, other states file lawsuit against Google, seek to join DOJ case Illinois, other states file lawsuit against Google, seek to join DOJ case Thursday, December 17, 2020 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 37 other attorneys general Thursday in filing a lawsuit against Google LLC, alleging the company illegally holds monopoly power. Read more
American Lung Association announces anti-vaping push American Lung Association announces anti-vaping push Wednesday, September 2, 2020 The American Lung Association on Wednesday announced a “comprehensive” plan to tackle electronic tobacco use by the nation’s high schoolers. Read more
New youth sports guidelines drastically limit allowable competition New youth sports guidelines drastically limit allowable competition Wednesday, July 29, 2020 The state on Wednesday released new guidelines for youth and recreational sports that will drastically limit allowable activities based on the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus. Read more
Raoul asks federal judge to force recognition of Equal Rights Amendment’s ratification Raoul asks federal judge to force recognition of Equal Rights Amendment’s ratification Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Illinois’ top lawyer wants a U.S. court to compel a federal official to formally acknowledge the Equal Rights Amendment received enough state support to be added to the U.S. Constitution... Read more
Illinois elections board asks judge to suspend revised ballot access rules Illinois elections board asks judge to suspend revised ballot access rules Friday, June 19, 2020 The Illinois State Board of Elections asked a federal appeals court to suspend a lower judge’s order amending ballot access requirements for third-party candidates this election cycle. Read more