Fate of Illinois’ first-in-the-nation credit card ‘swipe fee’ ban awaits judge’s ruling
A federal judge will rule in a case challenging Illinois’ first-in-the-nation ban on some credit card “swipe fees.”
Judge’s block on deploying National Guard extended indefinitely as Supreme Court weighs case
A temporary block to deploying National Guard troops to Chicago will remain in place indefinitely while SCOTUS reviews the case.
Immigration officials seek to justify use of force on Chicago-area protesters
Federal immigration officials told a judge that agents’ use of tear gas on members of the public was warranted in...
Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
The Trump administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the immediate deployment of National Guard troops in...
Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal appeals court maintained a pause on troop deployment Thursday afternoon.
Ex-AT&T Illinois head could see bribery charges dismissed under agreement with feds
The Madigan-involved bribery case against AT&T Illinois’ former boss could disappear in a year under a new agreement with prosecutors.
Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 ½-year sentence
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to federal prison Monday to begin serving his 7.5 year sentence for corruption.
Judge calls feds ‘unreliable,’ temporarily blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois
The judge’s order lasts 14 days while the federal, state and local governments work on their next strategies.
Court scrutiny of ICE mounts as judge rules warrantless arrests violated order
Federal courts have increasingly become the state’s main front for resistance to federal shows of force.
Judge won’t block federal troop deployment to Chicago — for now
The judge gave the U.S. Department of Justice two days to respond to Illinois’ request.
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