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Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition Supporting Colorado Law That Prohibits Gun Sales to Individuals Under 21
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 19 attorneys general filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit supporting the state of Colorado’s prohibition on the sale of guns to individuals under the age of 21.
Google to pay $700M to end Google Play store class actions; Lawyers to get up to $128M, states get $70M
The lawsuits accused Google of monopolizing control of the Android smartphone operating system and environment. About 71 million consumers could see $2-$7 each in refunds from the deal
Man sues medical device company over recalled hip replacement
A patient seeks compensation from a medical device manufacturer after his hip replacement device had to be removed due to a recall.
The costs of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Illinois universities
Several Ivy League schools have been put under a national microscope recently for applying the right to free speech inconsistently. These universities are giving some groups unwavering protection to protest, while shutting down other groups altogether. These inconsistencies have one common denominator: Higher education’s unwavering devotion to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
McGlynn hears arguments on firearm registration injunction; State counsel: Ignorance of statute is no defense to criminal prosecution
EAST ST. LOUIS - Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois can move to enjoin registration of weapons and parts after the deadline passes on Jan. 1, U. S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn said at a hearing on Dec. 12.
Fifth District affirms jury verdict contributing negligence to man injured during construction of his home
MOUNT VERNON - St. Clair County jurors correctly assigned 45% of negligence to plaintiff Stephen Harris in an injury suit against Germantown Seamless Guttering, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Dec. 6.
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services Releases First Sets of Data Related to Pretrial Legislation
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) released today the first sets of data following implementation of Public Act 101-652 (previously called the Pretrial Fairness Act) on Sept. 18, 2023. OSPS currently serves 71 of Illinois’ 102 counties.
Illinois’ long slide in manufacturing jobs continues
Short-term. Long-term. No matter how you slice it, Illinois’ manufacturing sector is in trouble.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Associate Judge Graham as Circuit Court Judge in the Ninth Circuit
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Nigel D. Graham as a Resident Circuit Judge for McDonough County in the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Illinois audit to probe the cost of free healthcare for undocumented immigrants; Elik: 'We really can't afford it'
As Gov. J.B. Pritzker pitches for more federal funds to deal with the burgeoning immigrant crisis, one question remains: How much is this influx costing Illinois in terms of free healthcare?
SCOTUS declines to block IL 'assault weapons' ban; Law poised to take effect on Jan. 1
In the past two days, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined two invitations to issue emergency injunctions blocking the state from enforcing the new gun ban law. The decision leaves thousands, if not millions, of Illinois residents facing the risk of criminal charges while constitutional challenges to the law continue to play out in court
Father alleges Rottweiler attacked son at Granite City home
EDWARDSVILLE - A Granite City woman is being sued after her Rottweiler allegedly attacked a child playing in her yard.
Illinois native Circuit Judge Millett authors ruling on Trump's gag order, partially upholding restrictions
After receiving attention last month for yelling at former President Donald J. Trump’s lawyer for refusing to answer a hypothetical question, Marine native and Circuit Judge Patricia A. Millett delivered an opinion for the U.S. Court of Appeals in the D.C. Circuit partially upholding his gag order.
Rudolf receives Presidential Service Award for his work with schools
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf was awarded the Presidential Service Award by the Illinois Judges Association at the annual convention on Dec. 8.
Shopper sues over slip, fall at Granite City Schnucks
EDWARDSVILLE - A shopper at the Granite City Schnucks grocery store claims she was seriously injured when she slipped and fell on a foreign substance.
Illinois again seeing one of the most-contested elections in two decades
Illinois politicians have worked hard to protect incumbent state lawmakers and discourage newcomers. But that is changing for the second election cycle in a row as more Illinoisans work to get into the Illinois General Assembly.
Tenant at Godfrey apartment sued over grease fire started by guest
EDWARDSVILLE - A tenant at a Godfrey apartment is being sued after her guest started a grease fire while frying food.
Woman sues owners of Belleville property over slip-and-fall incident
BELLEVILLE – A woman has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a Belleville property, claiming that she was seriously injured when she slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk.
Why you should miss Squeezy the Pension Python
Illinois recently released its biggest, regular report on government pensions. Before getting to that, however, it’s fascinating to look back on what was widely agreed about pensions not long ago, and how all that was said is now forgotten.
Third District reverses dismissal of David Cates' fourth DUI charge
OTTAWA - St. Clair County Associate Judge Tameeka Purchase committed error when she dismissed a misdemeanor charge that Belleville lawyer David Cates drove under the influence, Third District appellate judges ruled on Dec. 5.