Wednesday, November 11, 2026
“Under our current system, we are relying on IDOC to investigate complaints about IDOC. We are asking the department to hold itself accountable, and that is not a sufficient hurdle,” said state Rep. Kevin John Olickal, D-Chicago, who is sponsoring a bill that would create an independent corrections ombudsperson.
The state agreed to hold off on enforcing the Illinois Hemp Act, set to take effect Thursday, until a federal judge hears arguments Nov. 19 in the businesses’ lawsuit.
Law students from across the country will tackle complex health law issues in Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School's National Health Law Moot Court competition, the nation's only mock U.S. Supreme Court competition devoted exclusively to the field.
ASA Rodgers: ‘The defendant used his position as a trusted family chiropractor to repeatedly exploit his patients and employees.’
State lawmakers want to improve access to mental healthcare in prisons following concerning reports about the lack of care in a suburban facility. However, prison staff and advocates have long called for significant improvements.