Daily Legal News Archive

Thursday, January 29, 2026

A look at Illinois’ 51 lawsuits against the Trump administration.

From: 
Capitol News Illinois

A new bill in the Illinois House that was filed Wednesday would expand the rights of minors under arrest and in official police custody.

From: 
Belleville News-Democrat

A group of Illinois Democrats who disagree with the power structure of their party on how to address transgender civil rights law and policies have sued the state of Illinois, accusing state Democratic officials of trampling their rights by enforcing and defending a state law that denies anyone the ability to call themselves "Democrats" unless they first get permission from the leaders of the Illinois Democratic Party.

From: 
Legal Newsline

A Virginia man accused of co-creating and operating a dark web marketplace that facilitated more than $430 million in transactions has pleaded guilty in Chicago to a federal drug conspiracy charge.

From: 
WGN 9

Among the hundreds of new laws in effect in Illinois this year is a strengthened requirement for firearm owners reporting lost or stolen guns.

From: 
Belleville News-Democrat