Quarter of Illinois’ population fully vaccinated Quarter of Illinois’ population fully vaccinated Friday, April 16, 2021 Nearly one quarter of the state’s population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to data released Friday by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Illinois Supreme Court ruling grants Decatur man certificate of innocence Illinois Supreme Court ruling grants Decatur man certificate of innocence Thursday, April 15, 2021 A majority of the Illinois Supreme Court decided Thursday that the state law governing certificates of innocence only requires exonerated individuals to prove their innocence for the criminal offense with which they were initially charged.
Illinois attorney general reports office network ‘compromised’ Illinois attorney general reports office network ‘compromised’ Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Tuesday that his agency's office internet network was discovered to be "compromised" on Saturday, according to a news release. Read more
State sued over veteran’s COVID-19 death at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home State sued over veteran’s COVID-19 death at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home Tuesday, April 13, 2021 A wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a Korean War veteran who contracted COVID-19 at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home accuses the facility of providing negligent health care that violated state... Read more
Judge rules two ex-senators should be paid withheld salaries Judge rules two ex-senators should be paid withheld salaries Monday, April 12, 2021 Two former Illinois state senators have a “clear right” to receive portions of their legislative salaries that were withheld by Illinois Comptroller Mendoza and her predecessors, a... Read more
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuit over indoor dining ban Judge declines to dismiss lawsuit over indoor dining ban Friday, April 9, 2021 A Kane County restaurant’s legal challenge to Gov. JB Pritzker’s ban on indoor dining can continue, a Sangamon County judge ruled this week. Read more
State Supreme Court order expands legal protections for tenants State Supreme Court order expands legal protections for tenants Wednesday, April 7, 2021 The Illinois Supreme Court issued an order this week creating stronger safeguards for tenants seeking rent relief under the governor’s eviction moratorium. Read more
ISBE Director on leave after attempted online extortion, agency reports ISBE Director on leave after attempted online extortion, agency reports Tuesday, April 6, 2021 One day before Tuesday’s consolidated election, the Illinois State Board of Elections executive director was placed on administrative leave after being the subject of an online extortion... Read more