A new Illinois law designed to help vulnerable immigrant children who arrive in the U.S. alone took effect in June as immigration attorneys warn the Trump administration is fast-tracking the deportation process.

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NBC 5 Chicago

Illinois is first state in nation to authorize specially trained speech-language pathologists to diagnose autism in children under age 3.

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The mystery surrounding Representative Harry Benton has been a perplexing one. In February, House Speaker Chris Welch removed Benton (D-Plainfield) from all committees and caucus activities but he wouldn’t say why.

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Senate Bill 714 would let Illinois regulators review and challenge excessive rate increases while adding new notice, rebate, and antidiscrimination protections for drivers.

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WNBA Night Out 2026

The Sports and Entertainment Section Council invites you to join them for fun and exciting outing to see the WNBA's Chicago Sky take on the New York Liberty - Tuesday, August 18.

Tickets include a pre-game party with pizza, salad, beer, wine and soft drinks at Pizano's Pizza and Pasta - 2106 S Indiana Ave., Chicago IL 60616. The pre-party begins at 6:00 PM; the basketball game begins at 8:00 PM.

Tickets are $85 per person. Space is Limited.

Digital Tickets

Please Note: Chicago Sky ticket purchases may be transferred to another individual. Spaces are limited. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.

Your digital ticket(s) will be sent to you via email prior to game day. This email will include instructions for accepting the ticket(s) to your Ticketmaster account. If you do not already have a Chicago Sky or Ticketmaster account, one will automatically be created for you based on the email address ISBA has on file for you. Please Note: This email will not contain a scannable ticket and will not allow entry to the game. You must follow the instructions in the email to accept the tickets to your account and have the digital ticket(s) ready to scan into the arena. Only digital tickets on a smartphone will be accepted for admission to the arena. Paper printouts or screenshots will NOT be accepted at Wintrust Arena.

Accessibility

We aim to host in-person CLE, events, and meetings that enable all individuals to participate fully and equally. Please email Leah Nicolini know as early as possible if there are reasonable accommodations that would allow you to participate more fully.

By registering for the event, you declare the following:

I understand that at ISBA events, the ISBA may take photographs, video, film, and audio of registrants, participants, attendees, and their guests. By registering for, or attending, such events I consent to the ISBA’s editing, copying, publishing, distributing, and using my image, likeness, voice, and name for any ISBA purpose. Such purposes may include, but not be limited to, ISBA marketing and communications, posting on ISBA websites and social media platforms, and sharing with other members, registrants, or attendees. I further understand that any photographs, video, film, and audio taken at ISBA events by the ISBA are owned and copyrighted by the ISBA, and that I waive: (1) any compensation for the ISBA’s use of my image, likeness, voice, and name; and (2) any opportunity or right to inspect or approve the photographs, videos, film, or audio prior to ISBA use.

Thank you to Whitney Siehl of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP and Derrick Thompson of Taft Law for their generous support of this event.

The Circuit Judges of Will County announced that they have selected Kristine M. Honiotes to replace Michael J. Renzi as Will County Public Defender effective November 1, 2026.  

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WJOL

A man who fatally punched a House of Blues patron outside the River North venue in November 2023 was sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter, according to court records.

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CWB Chicago

Three men at Menard Correctional Center allege they weren’t allowed to go outside for months on end, instead confined to filthy and unventilated cells so small they couldn’t fully extend their arms.

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WTTW

Illinois state Rep. Carol Ammons pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges alleging she participated in a fraud scheme involving campaign funds and state grant money as she made her first court appearance since a federal grand jury indictment was unsealed earlier this month.

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mystateline.com