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Illinois legislature should strip Gov. Pritzker's emergency powers
The Illinois legislature’s biggest failure during the pandemic has been its complete abdication of responsibility over the management of the pandemic itself – Gov. Pritzker has been running the state’s response via executive fiat for over a year. -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Kwame Raoul Applauds Committee Passage of Bill to Expand and Strengthen Address Confidentiality Program
Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded committee passage of his legislation to expand and strengthen Illinois’ Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) to include protections for survivors of human trafficking. -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Applauds Passage of Legislation to Recognize Equal Rights Amendment
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement applauding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of legislation to remove the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment. -
'Bringing balance back': Reforms could be coming to IL biometrics law used to 'extort' IL employers, advocates say
A proposal to reform provisions in the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act used for years by lawyers to target employers over technical violations of the law, drew rare bipartisan support in an Illinois state House committee vote on March 9. -
BIPA reform bill passes committee in bi-partisan vote; Trial lawyers did not oppose
A proposal to reform the state's Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA) was passed in the House Judiciary-Civil Committee Tuesday afternoon in a bi-partisan vote of 10-5-1. -
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Supreme Court Announces Creation of New Statutory Court Fees Task Force
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today an order for the creation of a new Supreme Court Statutory Court Fees Task Force (“Task Force”) to replace the original 15-member Task Force created under the Access to Justice Act. -
Speaker Welch says Illinois’ financial disclosure forms are ‘worthless’
The new speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives referred to state lawmakers’ statements of economic interest forms as confusing and a ‘worthless piece of document.’ They can be fixed. -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Kwame Raoul Commemorates Black History Month
Attorney General Kwame Raoul commemorated Black History Month by leading a panel discussion with Black attorneys general from around the country. -
Gov. Pritzker turns his back on law and order
Mike Madigan is officially out as Speaker of the House, State Representative for the 22nd District in Chicago, and after nominating his handpicked successor over the weekend, he stepped down as the powerful Chairman of the State Democratic Party. -
Pritzker signs controversial criminal justice bill into law; Madison County Board opposed HB3653 in bipartisan resolution
Before Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the controversial criminal justice bill into law, Madison County board members passed a resolution urging him not to. -
Madigan will retire with $2.9 million public pension after contributing just $350,000
Because of a pension sweetener for politicians that Madigan helped create, the former speaker’s pension will spike more than $66,000 the year after his first full year of retirement, then grow 3% each year thereafter. -
Bill that would increase interest on civil court judgments on Governor's desk; ICJL and ATRA urge veto
Civil justice reform groups say that if Governor J.B. Pritzker signs into law a bill that increases the amount of interest successful personal injury plaintiffs can collect, it could increase the cost of doing business and owning a home or car in Illinois. -
Illinois education spending belongs in classrooms, not in administrative offices
A bill in the Illinois House would work to consolidate administration of Illinois’ schools without closing schools. The move would put more money in classrooms and take less from property taxpayers. -
ILGOP statement on push to impeach former President Trump
Ten Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have formally voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, and a few in the Senate may join them as well. This action has created widespread division and anger among the Republican party both nationally and here in Illinois. -
Welch 'steps back' from partner role at Ancel Glink, becomes 'Of Counsel;' What does change mean?
New Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has taken on the role of 'Of Counsel' at the Ancel Glink law firm, but the continuing relationship with the firm that represents local governments across Illinois could raise questions. -
Former Justice Heiple dies; Championed rights of biological parents, survived impeachment attempt
Justice James D. Heiple, the author of the controversial 1999 “Baby Richard” adoption case ruling, passed away on January 18 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria from complications following a brain hemorrhage. He was 87. -
Illinois lawmakers hand Pritzker another tax loss, pass Chicago pension hike
Lame duck session was busy even when House Democrats weren’t focused on replacing Mike Madigan as speaker. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s small business tax hike died as 23 bills were passed, including one making Chicago’s pension woes worse. -
Reform advocates hope change in IL Speaker's office brings more than just new tone
Those who represent businesses and employers in Illinois say they hope the switch from former Speaker Madigan to Speaker Chris Welch will help create opportunities for cooperation and reform, despite Welch's lockstep support for Madigan through his legislative career. -
Madison County officials, politicians unanimously condemn 'disastrous' police reform bill 'disguised' under new name; Stuart: New bill bears no resemblance to original bill
Edwardsville Rep. Katie Stuart says the bill she filed bore no resemblance to the one passed by the Illinois Senate after Chicago Sen. Elgie Sims Jr. amended to include controversial police "reform" provisions. -
Hoffman looks out for the lawsuit industry
Thanks to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lockdowns, Metro-East small businesses are ailing.