Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Threatening social media posts and harassing correspondence was found, directed at a judge connected with Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez, who was arrested by ICE.
Gov. JB Pritzker has officially signed the Illinois "Squatter Bill" into law on Monday. The law will make it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home, bypassing a possibly months-long eviction process.
Venerable and lauded Chicago lawyer Thomas Durkin has died after a very brief illness at age 78. Durkin was an advocate for constitutional justice and worked on behalf of thousands of criminal defendants who were charged with terrorism, drug violations, fraud and myriad crimes in cases filed by state and federal authorities in Chicago and around the world.
A growing number of organizations are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to veto a controversial bill regarding lawsuits while the same legislation faces a legal battle in Sangamon County.
The parents of a 2-year-old girl who died late last year are seeking to have first-degree murder charges dropped, even as their release under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act has sparked outrage among lawmakers.
A film screening this week at Bloomington Public Library aims to raise awareness about barriers that continue to punish people who've served their time in prison.