Vermilion County Circuit Court Judge Nicolas Boileau has allowed a third business to join litigation that aims to prevent the reopening of the Danville Correctional Center firing range.

From: 
The News-Gazette

Justice Joy V. Cunningham and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Daniel Naranjo as a judge in the Thirteenth Subcircuit of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Mr. Naranjo is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Shannon P. O’Malley. Mr. Naranjo's appointment is effective June 5, 2025, and will conclude on December 7, 2026.

From: 
The Bar News

Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced an amendment to Supreme Court Rule 9 which seeks to address the impact that a rejected filing can have on a filer if it were to delay a filing beyond a set deadline, such as those set by statute or rule.

From: 
The Bar News

Gov. JB Pritzker’s positioning of Illinois as a sanctuary state, a welcoming port for immigrants from across the globe, hit the hard reality of state budgeting this spring.

From: 
25 News Now

Funds lower liability to taxpayers for general revenue fund as PBM accountability and reform is pending in the General Assembly.

From: 
Illinois Business Journal

Eileen O’Neil Burke wants to amend the Illinois criminal code to consider attacks on reproductive health clinics terrorism. But the ACLU of Illinois is opposed, saying it could be used against people who protest clinics run by abortion opponents.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

The aim of the bills was to keep food dollars local and support small producers in state.

From: 
Capitol News Illinois

A bill that bans carbon sequestration over, under or through portions of the Mahomet Aquifer passed out of the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday.

From: 
Times-Republic

ISU Legal Studies Survey

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

Professor Jason M. Cieslik, J.D., of Illinois State University is conducting a survey to assess how attorneys in the State of Illinois utilize paralegals in their practice. In turn, the responses will help ABA Approved Paralegal/Legal Studies Programs improve the development of their curriculum to be more consistent with the needs of the legal communities in which they serve. This survey should only take between 10 - 15 minutes. Your participation is greatly appreciated.