Tuesday, January 28, 2025
In an effort to tackle the growing shortage of attorneys in rural communities, the Illinois State Bar Association has launched an innovative initiative. The Rural Practice Fellowship Program is a program aimed to connect law students and young attorneys with career opportunities in underserved rural areas.
The mayors of Chicago, Boston, Denver and New York were also asked to hand over all documents and communications related to their cities’ sanctuary status, including those between each city, non-governmental organizations and state officials.
After nearly three months of testimony, the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is approaching its conclusion as his defense attorney, Dan Collins, delivered closing arguments on Monday.
Suburban police leaders said they will thread the needle in the coming weeks amid friction between state and federal authorities on mass deportations launched by President Donald Trump, including arrests in the Chicago area.
A Republican state lawmaker introduced a bill that, if passed, would require parents to disclose a child’s biological gender and if they are taking hormones.