Daily Legal News Archive

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Less than 4% of reported rapes, sexual assaults, and child sex abuse allegations in certain cities across the United States ever result in a sex crime conviction, an NBC News investigation found.

From: 
NBC 5 Chicago

Indiana’s highest ranking state representative unveiled a plan to redraw Indiana’s boundaries, taking in Illinois counties interested in seceding from their state.

From: 
WISHTV

The Illinois Secretary of State office has announced a goal of launching their initiative for residents to be able carry digital driver's licenses and state ID by the end of this year. 

From: 
The State Journal-Register

A group of activists from across the country has filed formal complaints against Freeburg High School alleging that its controversial mascot is breaking the law, which could force the school to find a new moniker after it has rejected requests in the past.

From: 
Belleville News-Democrat

Bob Boharic didn’t just live and learn and laugh every day. He attacked each day like the former Marine he was. It wasn’t good enough to be a tough-as-nails prosecutor turned criminal court judge who handled some of the most heinous local cases before deciphering mind-numbing insurance and real estate disputes in the Chancery Division.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times