Law
Illinois Supreme Court halts elimination of cash bail
The high court said in Saturday's order that the stay was needed to “maintain consistent pretrial procedures throughout Illinois” as the court prepares to hear arguments on the matter.
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Illinois Politics
Prosecutors file emergency motion to suspend SAFE-T Act statewide until ILSC can rule on pretrial release
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser filed an emergency motion to the Illinois Supreme Court on Friday asking for a statewide suspension of the enforcement of the controversial SAFE-T Act legislation set to go into effect on Sunday.
Illinois Politics
Critics expect chaos under Illinois bail ban despite ruling
House Republicans on Thursday urged Democrats who approved the plan nearly two years ago to halt and fix the so-called Pretrial Fairness Act that's part of an expansive criminal justice overhaul, after Kankakee County Judge Thomas Cunnington overturned the law.
Illinois Politics
Kankakee County Judge rules portions of Illinois SAFE-T Act unconstitutional
Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act was scheduled to go into effect statewide on January 1, 2023, but now will be suspended in the 65 Illinois counties who participated in the consolidated lawsuit against Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration and the other legislative leaders named in the suit.
Chicago Politics
US Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia running for mayor of Chicago
Garcia has for years made known his desire to lead Chicago and he ran unsuccessfully against Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2015 in the city's first runoff election. He will join an already crowded field of candidates hoping to unseat Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she runs for a second term.
Illinois Politics
Election Day 2022: Bailey vs. Pritzker highlights Illinois' races but others could be key bellwethers
The high-profile Illinois Gubernatorial highlights today's elections but other Illinois races could prove to be key bellwethers for how the nation feels about the direction of the country.
Chicago News
Ex-Teamsters' boss gets 19 months in Chicago extortion case
A former Teamsters union boss who was once one of the most powerful labor leaders in Chicago was sentenced Wednesday to 19 months in federal prison for extorting $325,000 from the head of a film studio in the city.
Illinois Politics
Chicago lawmaker enters plea in red-light camera scandal
State Sen. Emil Jones III pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of lying to the FBI and seeking a bribe to oppose legislation that would have required a statewide evaluation of red-light camera systems.
Politics
Pritzker calls up Guard to help care for arriving migrants
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday called up 75 members of the Illinois National Guard to help organize shelter, food and medical care for migrants arriving by bus from Texas.
Illinois Politics
Judge grants Madigan "up front" extension in racketeering case
On Tuesday, a U.S. District Court Judge granted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his defense team an "up front" extension until next year so they can further review the evidence in the case turned over by prosecutors.
Chicago Politics
Vote to raise speed-camera ticket threshold struck down in City Council
The Chicago City Council struck down a proposed ordinance to raise the speed-camera ticket threshold by a vote of 26-18, an issue over which Mayor Lightfoot threatened to use the office's veto power for the first time since 2006.
Chicago News
Chicago cop accused of striking woman at protest resigns
A Chicago police officer who had been facing possible dismissal after being accused of striking a woman and knocking out one of her teeth during a protest has resigned from the department.