Daily Legal News Archive

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.

From: 
The Bar News

A Springfield woman was awarded $2 million after she sued the City of Springfield and two police officers, alleging she was wrongfully detained.

From: 
WCIA

Leading appellate attorneys review the eight Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Thursday, September 24. 

From: 
The Bar News

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.

From: 
The Chicago Crusader

An Illinois school teacher and youth sports coach has been accused of sharing child sex abuse material on Snapchat.

From: 
mystateline.com