Monday, February 23, 2026
The number of excessive force allegations filed against Chicago Police Department officers rose 46% between 2022 and 2025, according to new data from the agency charged with investigating serious police misconduct.
Frustration over the long road to getting old marijuana offenses expunged isn’t just limited to those who want their records cleared: It can also be a headache for attorneys.
A state appeals panel has revived a class action accusing the city of Chicago of illegally issuing citations for distracted driving, saying a Cook County judge wrongly cut the case short, asserting "seven years" of litigation was enough, despite the case's complex legal and constitutional questions.
The debate over how to regulate data centers in Illinois is intensifying as lawmakers struggle to balance costs to consumers and the state’s need to be competitive economically.
The public guardian for Kane County is adding Kendall County to her oversight responsibilities. Diana Law will serve as public administrator and public guardian of Kendall.