Daily Legal News Archive

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

A former Carroll County mother and son will pay their neighbor more than $90,000 in a civil hate-crime lawsuit, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday.

From: 
WIFR

A new Illinois law effective January 1 could reduce discrimination in the life insurance industry.

From: 
WAND

The Illinois State Legislature wrapped up another busy year enacting and amending a wide range of employment laws.

From: 
The National Law Review

We now know which EMS worker will go to trial first. The Sangamon County State’s Attorney picked Peter Cadigan to go first in the death of Earl Moore Junior. Cadigan and Peggy Finley are charged with first-degree murder. They're accused of strapping Moore face down on a gurney.

From: 
News Channel 20

Changes at the U.S. Postal Service could impact how vote-by-mail ballots get counted this election, with local election officials urging voters not to wait until the last minute.

From: 
25 News Now