Critics are raising questions about the constitutionality and wisdom of President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to pressure states to require cash bail for defendants charged with a variety of crimes.

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ABA Journal

A former Chicago attorney convicted by a jury last year has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for committing tax fraud, attempting to tamper with a witness and violating a court order, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced.

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WGN 9

A new Illinois law could reduce discrimination in the life insurance industry. The law will ban insurance companies from limiting or denying life insurance coverage based on a criminal record.

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25 News Now

A slate of bills affecting assisted living has been signed into law in Illinois, providing enhanced legal protections for residents in discharges and transfers, updating dementia care regulations, and implementing reporting requirements related to resident injuries.

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McKnights Senior Living

Justice Mary K. O’Brien Announces Formation of Judicial Screening Committee To Fill Eighteenth Circuit Vacancy – Subcircuit 5

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Marybeth Stanziola

Justice Mary K. O’Brien of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.

The screening committee was formed for the purpose of assessing the qualifications of those who have applied to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Circuit Judge Paul Fullerton, effective October 15, 2025. Under the Illinois Constitution, the vacancy will be filled by Supreme Court appointment.

Reputed Wicked Town leader Donald Lee got a new trial after claims that prosecutors made undisclosed promises to secure key testimony.

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Chicago Sun-Times

A boat owner in Madison County has launched a class action lawsuit against insurance giant Allstate, accusing the company of allegedly committing consumer fraud by issuing allegedly worthless boat insurance policies in which coverage limits allegedly are equal to customers' deductibles.

From: 
Legal Newsline

Two new Illinois laws will help improve safety precautions for different types of emergency response. Both plans received unanimous support as Democrats and Republicans work to keep students and educators safe.

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WAND