Illinois Drug Courts Receive $45K Grant to Bolster Substance Use Programs in 5 Rural Communities

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) announced today that the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine’s Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development (CRHSSD) has recently awarded $45,000 to rural drug courts in Illinois. Five rural counties including Pike, Williamson, Clinton, Marion, and Richland will receive funds to enhance existing programs and establish new ones in areas without these critical resources.

Holiday Message From the ISBA Officers

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

On behalf of the Association and its staff, the officers of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) would like to wish all members a happy and safe holiday season. As we move into 2025, we’d also like to reaffirm the ISBA’s commitment to creating a welcoming and safe space for all members of the Illinois legal community. The ISBA continues to condemn hate crimes and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority.

ISBA Offices Closing for Holidays

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

The ISBA Springfield and Chicago offices will be closed for the holidays beginning Saturday, Dec. 21. They will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. During this time, members can expect the following:

  • E-Clips will not be delivered for the duration of this period
  • Illinois Lawyer Now will not be delivered on Thursday, Dec. 28

All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on Jan. 2, 2025.

On behalf of everyone at the ISBA, we wish you a happy holiday season and best wishes in the new year. 

Foxx no longer authorized to practice law after failing to comply with continuing education requirements

Former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is no longer authorized to practice law because she failed to keep her license current by providing proof of completing mandatory continuing education requirements, according to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.

From: 
CWB Chicago

Sheriff Tom Dart plans to scrap decades-old electronic monitoring program over safety concerns

More than 1,500 people are in the program, including more than 100 facing charges of murder or attempted murder. Dart says he thinks the program should be for people charged with lower-level crimes. He’s negotiating with Chief Judge Timothy Evans to handle all of the county’s electronic monitoring cases after April 1.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

After nine weeks and some 50 witnesses, feds close to resting their racketeering case against Madigan

Despite a prediction by prosecutors that they planned to rest their case on Tuesday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu instead told the judge “we’ve got a little homework to do on our side.” Still, all parties seem to be preparing to shift Madigan’s trial into a new phase, in which defense attorneys get to call their own witnesses.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Grubhub to pay $25M in deceptive practices settlement with Illinois attorney general and the FTC

Grubhub Inc., an online food ordering and delivery platform, will pay $25 million to settle a dispute over alleged deceptive business practices with the Illinois attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission, officials said Tuesday.

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Daily Herald

Probation and treatment put a 'lightbulb' moment within reach for domestic abusers — if they want it

Domestic violence has escalated since the pandemic—and is becoming more violent. Domestic violence deaths more than doubled in Illinois in 2023. And in Bloomington-Normal, at least two women caught in cycles of domestic violence lost their lives in the past two years.

From: 
WGLT

Collecting Judgments & Bankruptcy Issues Series: What You Need to Know about Cryptocurrency

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

Join us for Part 2 of this three-part series as we discuss collections in bankruptcy and the issues that can arise with cryptocurrency. Listen as our cybercurrency and forensic accounting expert offers information and strategies for collecting judgments and handling bankruptcy claims against cybercurrency assets.

Uptown Marriott hotel renovation under investigation for alleged labor violations

The Illinois Department of Labor has confirmed it is investigating the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal. This comes after union leaders filed a complaint alleging a series of violations related to pay and other workplace standards.

From: 
WGLT