Daily Legal News Archive

Thursday, August 28, 2025

An automatic license plate reader company used by hundreds of police departments around Illinois broke state law by allowing federal border enforcement officers to access Illinois license plate camera data, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.

From: 
Capitol News Illinois

Reputed Wicked Town leader Donald Lee got a new trial after claims that prosecutors made undisclosed promises to secure key testimony.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

A boat owner in Madison County has launched a class action lawsuit against insurance giant Allstate, accusing the company of allegedly committing consumer fraud by issuing allegedly worthless boat insurance policies in which coverage limits allegedly are equal to customers' deductibles.

From: 
Legal Newsline

Two new Illinois laws will help improve safety precautions for different types of emergency response. Both plans received unanimous support as Democrats and Republicans work to keep students and educators safe.

From: 
WAND

Federal officials say a Sauk Village man with three prior felony convictions turned his home into a mini-armory and sold multiple firearms and ammunition during a series of undercover deals this summer. Now, he faces new federal charges that could put him behind bars for years.

From: 
CWB Chicago