Daily Legal News Archive

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s executive order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block LLP is unconstitutional and entered a permanent injunction blocking the administration from enforcing the order.

From: 
RiverBender.com

Jacqueline Villasenor pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 shooting death of her husband and fellow Chicago police officer, German Villasenor.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois police officers soon could be required to undergo trauma-informed sexual assault training if the governor signs a bill passed by Illinois lawmakers last week.

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Daily Herald

The administration of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has agreed to end the city's lawsuit against Jussie Smollett for allegedly lying to police and the public in 2019 about a racist and homophobic attack the black gay screen actor allegedly concocted and blamed on white supporters of President Donald Trump.

From: 
Legal Newsline

The list of legal perks is growing for one of El Chapo’s sons, who is being prosecuted on federal charges in Chicago.

From: 
NBC 5 Chicago