Daily Legal News Archive

Friday, February 28, 2025

Joseph Czuba is accused of stabbing his tenant Hanan Shaheen and killing her 6-year-old son Wadee Al Fayoumi. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to make their closing arguments on Friday.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to rule Wednesday that reverse-discrimination plaintiffs do not have to make a greater showing than minorities when suing for job bias.

From: 
ABA Journal

A Vanderburgh County judge declared a mistrial Thursday after jurors deadlocked on whether Jaron Wells should be found guilty of murder for the 2023 killing of his mother, Shanay Hunt.

From: 
Courier & Press

Will County Judge Victoria Breslan’s decision to keep Cesar Guerrero on the ballot will be tested by an appellate court. Breslan ruled in favor of Guerrero on Friday saying a written order explaining her decision would come later. It came out Tuesday.

From: 
Shaw Local News Network

State lawmakers can pass a bill this spring to create an Illinois home buyer savings account program. First-time and second chance home buyers would be able to receive a tax credit if they open special savings accounts to buy homes in the future.

From: 
WAND