Daily Legal News Archive
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Judge denies request for delay in Blagojevich trial
There will be no delay in the trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a federal judge said today.
From: Chicago Sun-Times
Hundreds have sought FOIA help from attorney general
To no one’s surprise, the Illinois attorney general’s office has received hundreds of requests for help and advice since changes to the state Freedom of Information Act took effect in January.
From: Springfield State Journal-Register
Illinois Supreme Court disbars 7 lawyers, suspends 9
The Illinois Supreme Court disbarred seven lawyers, suspended nine and censured three in its latest disciplinary filing.
From: Illinois Lawyer Now
Priest accused of sex abuse collapses in court
A Catholic priest accused of sexually molesting a young boy collapsed today in a Kane County courtroom as a prosecutor argued against reducing his $1 million bail.
From: Chicago Sun-Times
Willis Tower owners rethinking $350-million ‘green’ project: suit
A co-owner of Willis Tower is rethinking a $350-million plan to make the 110-story skyscraper more eco-friendly, according to a lawsuit.
From: Chicago Business
Sheriff: Man sold his wife for sex on Craigslist
A woman feared she'd never see her young child again unless she complied with her husband's scheme to sell her sexual services on Craigslist, authorities said Wednesday.
From: Daily Herald
Second violation emerges for red-light camera critic
The suburban senator leading efforts to abolish red-light cameras has been ticketed at least twice by the devices in Schaumburg.
From: Daily Herald
Judge again rejects motion to dismiss Watkins' visitation case
A Cass County judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss a case brought by the parents of the late Steven P. Watkins, who want a court order granting visitation with the daughter of their deceased son.
From: Springfield State Journal-Register
Judge says print can't be tested in Slover case
A judge has decided that a fingerprint a central Illinois family hoped might help overturn their murder convictions can’t be used as evidence.
From: Springfield State Journal-Register
McHenry Co. courts launch program to help abused, neglected children
In an effort to improve and ease the legal journey for children taken from their homes in cases of abuse or neglect, McHenry County this month launched a three-year program to analyze how well it is serving those kids' needs and find ways to do better.
From: Daily Herald