Cook County prosecutors to seek prison sentences in all cases involving machine guns or switches
The policy change would mean that prosecutors could not agree to plea deals that do not include a prison sentence in any felony case involving the use of a machine gun or machine gun-style firearm ...
Advocates call for Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke to address wrongful convictions
There was a call Thursday to free those who have been wrongfully convicted. A group rallied outside as Cook County States Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke addressed members of the Chicago Bar Association ...
Advocates call for Cook County SA to address wrongful convictions
A group calling to free those who have been wrongfully convicted rallied outside as Cook County States Attorney Eileen ...
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Illinois Supreme Court Considers Legality of Law Banning ‘Venue Shopping’ in Constitutional Challenges
The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a case centered on whether a state law passed in 2023 violates the ...
Illinois Supreme Court clears way for permanent Waukegan casino
The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled Friday in Springfield a 2021 lawsuit by Waukegan Potawatomi Casino challenging the license issued to Full House by the Illinois Gaming Board was ...
Illinois Supreme Court to decide on law limiting where people can sue state
It’s now up to the Illinois Supreme Court to decide if a recently enacted state law limiting where people can file ...
Ill. Class Action Claims Cannabis Companies Sell Products with Excessive THC Content
These complaints were first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide.
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IL Supreme Court reviewing law limiting venues for constitutional lawsuits
The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday over whether or not constitutional lawsuits should only be filed in Sangamon and Cook Counties.