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Illinois group asks U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider abortion protections
An Illinois anti-abortion advocacy group argues the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing the procedure is outdated and “out of step...
Number of parties suing Sterigenics jumps to 73
The number of parties suing medical supply sterilization company Sterigenics on claims that its ethylene oxide gas emissions caused serious...
First motions for marijuana expungements filed in Cook County
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx filed motions in court Wednesday to vacate more than 1,000 low-level marijuana convictions, following...
Q&A: Karmeier reflects on ‘privilege’ of leading state’s highest court
Lloyd Karmeier is the third Illinois Supreme Court justice from Nashville, home to about 3,200 people two hours south of...
Arroyo resigns ahead of investigative hearing
State Rep. Luis Arroyo, a Chicago Democrat charged by federal officials with bribery, officially resigned from office Friday just hours...
Justice Karmeier to resign effective December 2020
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier tendered notice this week he will resign his seat on the bench effective Dec....
Full search warrant suggests broad corruption probe of Sen. Martin Sandoval
Senate Democrats on Friday released copies of the full, unredacted search warrant that was executed on state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s...
Judicial branch announces ‘blueprint for the future’
A panel of Illinois judiciary members and stakeholders developed a three-year plan, announced Wednesday during an event in Chicago, designed...
Illinois AG joins lawsuit against federal limits to California’s regulatory powers
California’s ability to regulate the pollution limits of cars and light trucks should not be limited by the federal government,...
Fantasy sports, sex offender internet access on state Supreme Court docket
Illinois’ highest court heard oral arguments Wednesday for two cases which delve into the relationship between existing laws and technology’s...
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