Daily Legal News Archive

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The significant increase in the number of times Chicago police officers have used force against members of the public since 2022 merits a “full-scale review,” Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office told a federal judge.

From: 
WTTW

A judge has raised doubts about the appointment of a special prosecutor in two cases involving a former Chicago police detective who has been accused of misconduct, requesting a representative of Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke to come to court and explain the office’s position.

From: 
Chicago Tribune

House must pass amendments by the end of the week to appear on the ballot.

From: 
Capitol News Illinois

The Illinois Supreme Court can't both overstep the bounds of their constitutional authority by ousting a judge for publicly supporting President Trump, while also claiming they can't be sued for that action because they were supposedly acting under their constitutional authority, said the ousted judge in a new court filing.

From: 
Legal Newsline

A program run by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) called Tails of Redemption is helping detainees and dogs find purpose and build new skills together.

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WGN 9