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Julian announces endorsement from U.S. Senator; The former asbestos attorney has contributed to Durbin's coffers
Democrat Barry Julian announced on Aug. 23 that he has been endorsed for a Madison County circuit judgeship by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. -
Crowe resigns Senate seat; Who will be appointed to fill vacancy?
State Sen. Rachelle Aud Crowe, Democrat from Glen Carbon, has resigned her Senate seat effective at 10 a.m. June 15. -
New poll shows Bailey, Brady, Salvi on track to win; Attorney General race a toss up
Bailey at 31% but moves to 40% when undecided voters compelled to decide preference. -
Attorney General Raoul Commemorates Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month With Virtual Fireside Chat
Attorney General Raoul Commemorates Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month With Virtual Fireside Chat. -
Rachelle Crowe confirmed as U.S. Attorney for IL Southern District; Kris Tharp to run for state senate against Harriss
The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Rachelle Crowe as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois on May 17. -
Reps. Davis and Peters in Chicago Tribune: “employers Should Try to Attract Workers by Offering Student Loan Debt Help”
Reps. Davis and Peters in Chicago Tribune: “employers Should Try to Attract Workers by Offering Student Loan Debt Help”. -
Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation in Urging White House to Support Emergency Declaration for 28 Counties Following Severe Weather
Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation in Urging White House to Support Emergency Declaration for 28 Counties Following Severe Weather. -
Attorney General Raoul Calls on Senate to Pass the Pro Act and Stand Up for Working Americans
Attorney General Raoul Calls on Senate to Pass the Pro Act and Stand Up for Working Americans. -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Calling for Passage of the Federal Equality Act
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 25 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Senate to pass legislation that protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. -
Callis, Crowe, Zanotti on short list for U.S. Attorney SDIL; Callis family big contributors
WASHINGTON - Democrat Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have sent a list of names to the White House to consider for U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois: former Madison County chief judge Ann Callis, State Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-Maryville) and Williamson County State's Attorney Brandon Zanotti. -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Chipman as Atf Director
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in issuing a letter to U.S. Senate and Judiciary Committee leadership urging David Chipman's expeditious confirmation as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Files Notice of Appeal to Ensure Equal Rights Amendment Is Recognized as 28th Amendment
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford and Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring in filing a notice of appeal in their lawsuit to ensure the federal government acknowledges the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution. -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Urges U.S. Senate to Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 11 attorneys general urging the U.S. Senate to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021, which will reform law enforcement agencies nationwide and give state attorneys general clear statutory authority to investigate patterns or practices of unconstitutional policing. -
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. -
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. -
Durbin leading opposition to Covid liability protection for health care providers and other employers, analyst says
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Republicans have reportedly abandoned a provision from a proposed $900 billion Covid-19 stimulus package that would shield health care providers and other employers, who have followed recommended safety guidelines, from virus exposure claims. -
National spotlight on Cooper's Edwardsville-based investment firm; Hunter Biden was former manager
A national podcast on Tuesday put a spotlight on a Madison County investment firm headed by businessman and former asbestos attorney Jeffrey Cooper in a discussion about alleged bombshell emails and text messages allegedly retrieved recently through Hunter Biden's abandoned laptop, and other sources. -
Rosenstengel re-shuffles assignments at SDIL; Welcomes new judges
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel and District Judge Staci Yandle shed 430 civil cases upon arrival of two fresh judges. -
After 18 months at half staff, Southern District of Illinois and USA welcome addition of McGlynn and Dugan
EAST ST. LOUIS - A spokesperson for Chief District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel said the court "enthusiastically" welcomes the addition of two new district judges at the Southern District of Illinois - Stephen McGlynn and David Dugan. -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Urges Senate to Pass Legislation to Ensure Relief for All Federal Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by Covid-19 Pandemic
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson led a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate to provide relief for all federal student loan borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.