Daily Legal News Archive

Friday, January 9, 2026

U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis on Thursday cited her obligation to protect the class governed by her preliminary injunction, telling lawyers she wants to do more research before closing the matter entirely.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Amid warnings of impending energy shortages, Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed a wide-ranging energy reform package into law aimed at bolstering the state’s power grids after years of negotiations.

From: 
Capitol News Illinois

The DuPage County clerk’s office is taking its ongoing legal battle with the county board to the appellate court.

From: 
Daily Herald

Another class action lawsuit—Cruz v. Fireflies.AI Corp.—puts a spotlight on potential legal risks associated with AI meeting assistants.

From: 
The National Law Review

Judge Randy Yedinak has been promoted to circuit judge for Livingston County in the 11th Judicial Circuit.

From: 
WGLT