Daily Legal News Archive

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The executive order naming Jenner & Block aims to probe its security clearances, government contracts and access to federal buildings. Last week, a federal judge blocked parts of a similar executive order against another prominent firm.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

We the undersigned bar organizations stand together with and in support of the American Bar Association to defend the rule of law and reject efforts to undermine the courts and the legal profession.

From: 
American Bar Association

A bill that would fully repeal the state’s entire moratorium on new nuclear projects survived a key deadline in the Illinois General Assembly last week.

From: 
Nuclear Newswire

Two high-profile McLean County murder cases were on the docket during the Fourth District Appellate Court’s visit to Illinois State University Tuesday morning.

From: 
25 News Now

The McHenry County Board has unanimously approved a contract with the Illinois Department of Human Services that will allow up to 12 “forensic detainees” to stay at the jail while they wait for space to open in inpatient treatment programs. The sheriff can turn down or refuse to continue to house any inmate under the contract.

From: 
Shaw Local News Network