Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis has announced her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court effective January 29, 2026. Justice Theis has served on the Supreme Court since 2010 and retires as one of the most prolific judges in Illinois history, having served in all levels of the judiciary in 40-plus years on the bench.
Illinois and Chicago sued the Trump administration Monday, seeking to severely limit immigration agents’ authority in the state after accusing the feds of unleashing an “organized bombardment” to coerce state and local officials to change their immigration policies.
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher - who had a long, documented history of suicide attempts and self-harm - in an isolated cell for nearly four months, a lawsuit and jail records show.
What warrants a change of circumstances and reconsideration by a judge to release a criminal defendant while awaiting trial? It’s a question at the heart of a courtroom debate Monday before Adams County Judge Josh Jones.
Marni Yang filed a petition seeking a new trial more than five years ago. The hearing that started Monday in Waukegan is designed to go over what her defense team claims is new evidence, which they hope will lead to a new trial.