Legal Roundup
Attorney General Raoul Charges Kendall County Man With Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged an Oswego, Illinois man with the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Memorial Service for Justice Benjamin K. Miller
Justice Miller passed away in February of this year. A program is available for download on the Court’s website. Public attendance will be via livestream here.
Attorney General Raoul Statement on Court Decision to Preserve Provision of Reproductive Health Act
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a statement highlighting a Sangamon County Circuit Court decision in Illinois Baptist State Association v. Illinois Department of Insurance.
Access to Justice Commission to Accept Proposals for New Disability Accessiblility Improvement Grant Initiative
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) and the Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) have launched the inaugural application for a new grant initiative that advances accessibility and reduces barriers to equal access to courts for people with disabilities.
Attorney General Raoul Highlights His Office’s Efforts to Protect Workers in Annual Labor Day Report
Heading into Labor Day weekend, Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted a new report detailing actions his office has taken during the past year to advocate for and protect Illinois workers.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Two Suburban Chicago Residents Over Fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced he has charged two suburban Chicago residents alleging they fraudulently applied for and received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Gregory Minger As Resident Circuit Judge in Woodford County
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Gregory Michael Minger has been appointed as a Resident Circuit Judge for Woodford County in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Five Men in Statewide Video Gaming Theft Ring; Over $100,000 Allegedly Stolen
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged five Illinois men for their alleged participation in a burglary ring that spanned several Illinois counties, ranging from the Chicago area to Central Illinois.
Notice of Vacancy for Resident Circuit Judge in Seventeenth Judicial Circuit – Winnebago County
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in Winnebago County – in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit – Subcircuit No. 2.
Attorney General Raoul Joins Coalition to Protect Federal Regulations of Gun Sales
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general in support of commonsense federal laws that regulate the sale of guns to keep communities safe.
Armstrong Teasdale Renews Commitment to Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025
Armstrong Teasdale is proud to announce that it has renewed its commitment to seek Mansfield Certification for the 2024-2025 cohort.
Justice Mary K. O’brien Announces Formation of Judicial Screening Committee To Fill Eighteenth Circuit Vacancy (Subcircuit 4)
Justice Mary K. O’Brien of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Prison Sentence in Case Against Suburban Cook County Man for Role in Fentanyl Overdose Death
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a suburban Cook County man was sentenced to prison for his role in the drug-induced homicide of a Carol Stream man who died after overdosing on fentanyl and heroin.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Kane County Man for Allegedly Lying on Foid Card Application
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office charged a Kane County man with forgery and falsifying information on a Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card application submitted to the Illinois State Police (ISP).
Attorney General Raoul’s State Fair Tent Highlights Public Safety, Protecting Young People From Online Threats
Attorney General Kwame Raoul encouraged Illinois families to visit his office’s tent at the 2024 Illinois State Fair.
Armstrong Teasdale Named to Bloomberg Law’s 4th Annual DEI Framework
Am Law 200 firm among 57 U.S.-based firms recognized for strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Conviction of Dupage County Man for Selling Ghost Guns, Machine Gun Conversion Device
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a DuPage County man was found guilty of multiple felonies stemming from the sale of unserialized firearms and a machine gun conversion device to an undercover investigator.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Associate Judge Timothy Cusack as Resident Circuit Judge In Peoria County
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Tenth Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Timothy J. Cusack has been appointed as a Resident Circuit Judge for Peoria County in the Tenth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Reaches Settlement With Valvoline Over Use of Non-compete Agreements
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with six other attorneys general, announced a settlement to resolve allegations of unfair labor practices at oil change and auto services company Valvoline LLC, Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising Inc. and VGP Holdings LLC (Valvoline).
Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court Plans During Week of Democratic National Convention
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today its office plans for the week of August 19-22 when the Democratic National Convention is being held in Chicago.