State Supreme Court hears arguments in Jussie Smollett’s effort to overturn conviction
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments in the case against actor Jussie Smollett on Tuesday.
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Testimony continues in 2nd Amendment challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban
Day two of testimony is scheduled for Tuesday in the case challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban. The federal bench trial ...
Contractor’s unsecured databases exposed sensitive voter data in over a dozen Illinois counties
A security researcher found millions of documents with sensitive information in accessible elections databases set up by an Illinois company.
Trial begins in challenge to assault weapons ban
A federal judge is hearing arguments challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban.
A year after end of cash bail, early research shows impact less than many hoped or feared
It’s been almost a year since the controversial Pretrial Fairness Act went into effect in Illinois, and new research from ...
Calculated bribe or ‘kiss up’ to Madigan? Corruption trial kicks off for former AT&T boss
A Chicago jury on Wednesday heard opening statements in the federal corruption trial of former AT&T Illinois president Paul La ...
Supreme Court hears cases pertaining to detention under the SAFE-T Act
Two incarcerated individuals push for release under new law
Jury selection begins in trial of former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing Madigan
Former speaker’s own racketeering trial set for next month
East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty
Educators, health officials, lawmakers coming together on Tuesday in East St. Louis, where one in two children live in poverty
Federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs
Illinois has made ‘significant progress’ but not yet met mandates of 2011 Ligas consent decree, judge rules
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