Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on September 25, 2026. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
A Springfield woman was awarded $2 million after she sued the City of Springfield and two police officers, alleging she was wrongfully detained.
Leading appellate attorneys review the eight Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Thursday, September 24.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Gary native Renee Hatcher, a lawyer, law professor and community economic development advocate, to serve as the City of Chicago’s corporation counsel, placing her in line to become the city’s top attorney.
An Illinois school teacher and youth sports coach has been accused of sharing child sex abuse material on Snapchat.