Illinois Supreme Court weighs ex-lawmakers’ case for back pay Illinois Supreme Court weighs ex-lawmakers’ case for back pay Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Two former state senators who sponsored and voted for bills to reduce lawmakers’ pay and forgo annual cost of living adjustments are now asking the Illinois Supreme Court to declare those measures unconstitutional and award them their back pay.
Illinois Democrats’ public safety approach centers on funding infusion Illinois Democrats’ public safety approach centers on funding infusion Wednesday, May 11, 2022 In the run-up to the early-morning April 9 adjournment of the spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers passed a spate of public safety measures backed by hundreds of millions of dollars in the $46 billion Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget.
Pilot program to send mental health professionals with law officers in 4 Illinois communities Pilot program to send mental health professionals with law officers in 4 Illinois communities Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Police departments in four communities in Illinois will be part of a co-responder pilot program that aims to send social workers and mental health professionals on law enforcement calls. Read more
Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White named to replace Justice Garman Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White named to replace Justice Garman Tuesday, May 10, 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court announced Tuesday that 4th District Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White has been appointed to succeed Justice Rita Garman, making her the first Black woman to serve on... Read more
Garman to retire from state Supreme Court, setting up appointment to replace her Garman to retire from state Supreme Court, setting up appointment to replace her Monday, May 9, 2022 Republican Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman announced Monday that she will retire on July 7, marking the end of a long legal career that has included 48 years as a jurist. Read more
DCFS director: ‘Stuck kids’ docket a problem years in the making DCFS director: ‘Stuck kids’ docket a problem years in the making Monday, May 9, 2022 Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith has faced nine cases of contempt of court in recent weeks for failing to comply with a judge’s order to place the state’s... Read more
ANALYSIS: Where does the GOP governor field stand on abortion? ANALYSIS: Where does the GOP governor field stand on abortion? Friday, May 6, 2022 Jerry Nowicki takes a look at where GOP candidates for governor stand on the abortion debate. Read more
Audit finds IDPH failed to intervene in early days of LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak Audit finds IDPH failed to intervene in early days of LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak Thursday, May 5, 2022 A new report from the state’s auditor general found more fault with the Illinois Department of Public Health in its response to a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at a state-run veterans home than... Read more