Daily Legal News Archive

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The top federal law enforcement position in northern Illinois has been vacant for two years, but NBC 5 Investigates has been told by several sources that Andrew Boutros will be tapped to become the Chicago district's next U.S. Attorney.

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NBC 5 Chicago

The U.S. Department of Education announced an investigation into Illinois schools, the Chicago Public Schools and Deerfield School District 109 after politically conservative groups filed complaints.

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Chicago Sun-Times

An Illinois Department of Children and Family Services attorney collected a state paycheck while also working at a local bank, at times doing both jobs during regular business hours, in violation of state rules, according to a report from the Office of Executive Inspector General.

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Chicago Tribune

A Rockford-based anti-abortion, pregnancy support group and the Diocese of Springfield are suing the state of Illinois over a law they say violates their religious beliefs and constitutional rights.

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Rockford Register Star

An insurance company has filed a lawsuit against companies allegedly responsible for an explosion and fire that damaged 20 buildings, displaced 22 residents and injured two dogs in Woodstock in 2023.

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Lake & McHenry County Scanner