Thursday, August 21, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice is operating under a nationwide hiring freeze, with some exceptions. That mandate came down Jan. 20, when President Donald Trump took office. But the newly installed U.S. attorney in the Northern District of Illinois is soliciting applicants and encouraging former federal prosecutors to apply.
How long can a political candidate’s decision to loan their campaign money allow them to take unlimited donations from donors? As long as four years for a state senator, according to Senate President Don Harmon’s attorney.
A Bartonville man's 14-year prison sentence for aggravated DUI and reckless homicide was reversed Tuesday after a state appeals court ruled that he didn't have effective counsel during his sentencing hearing in 2023.
With countless court cases shaping life in the Trump era, the new head of Illinois State University’s Legal Studies program says public education about the legal system is critical to maintaining trust in it. Amelia Buragas took over this month as director of ISU’s Legal Studies program following the retirement of Tom McClure.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Wednesday to ban police from giving tickets and citations to students who violate school rules. Lawmakers and advocates argue these fines unfairly impact students of color.
The Illinois State Board of Education is tasked with providing resources and model policies to schools by September 1, 2026, to prepare for the screenings. However, concerns have been raised about the availability of staff to conduct these screenings.