Law
Illinois is one of the last states with executive mandates in place and, with COVID numbers plummeting, many analysts are unsure as to why Gov. Pritzker is fighting so hard against democratic principles.
Illinois News
“The existence of an actual controversy is a prerequisite for appellate jurisdiction, and a reviewing court will generally not decide matters that are abstract, hypothetical, or moot,” the appeals court ruled.
Law
In a ruling issued Friday, Judge Raylene Grischow also determined that several more of Pritzker's emergency orders, including one that mandates vaccinations for school employees, are “null and void.”
Law
The order does not explicitly say how long Raines must remain off the bench, but it says another judge will “monitor and mentor” Raines and report back to the court system's executive committee.
Law
Officials in McHenry and Kankakee counties, who didn’t return messages Thursday, have previously said they'd continue to appeal.
Illinois News
In a 60-page decision filed Wednesday, the appellate court’s three-judge panel ordered the Illinois Commerce Commission to review the public need for the project that moves North Dakota oil to a shipping point in Illinois.
Chicagoland News
Tyran Williams, 32, of Chicago, and Steve Lane, 29, of Chicago have been charged with six counts each in relation to the Oak Brook Mall shootout. They are due in bond court this morning.
Law
The full report released Monday documents interviews with Foxx, dozens of employees of her office, Chicago police officers, and friends and family members of Smollett.
Illinois News
Despite nearly three-quarters of Illinoisans opposing the legislation, Gov. Pritzker repealed parental notification of abortion. His office cited non-resident abortions in Illinois are up over 250% since 2014.
Opinion & Comment
Despite being the adults in the room, CPS administrators once again choose politics over maturity.
Illinois News
Ben Crump has gained national prominence representing the families of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Breonna Taylor, among others.
Chicago News
After a three-day presentation of evidence, special prosecutor Dan Webb told the presiding judge Thursday evening that the prosecution was done. The defense began its case immediately, calling, among others, an emergency room physician who saw Smollett after the purported attack.