Illinois attorney general reaches agreement to protect $1.4 billion in education funding

The Trump administration last year tried to require state and local education agencies to sign a document affirming compliance with the administration’s interpretation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regarding DEI efforts.

From: 
WBEZ

Tracking every known federal prosecution in Chicago tied to Trump’s immigration blitz

Federal prosecutors in Chicago have accused 32 known defendants of nonimmigration crimes tied to Operation Midway Blitz. Many were accused of assaulting or resisting federal agents or officers.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois bill would give cash aid to families who lose SNAP over work requirements

As new federal SNAP work rules take effect this month, Illinois lawmakers are considering a plan that would use taxpayer dollars to soften the impact on families who fail to meet the requirements.

From: 
mystateline.com

Federal judge keeps in place key parts of Illinois' landmark law banning some credit card swipe fees

In a decision that banks and credit unions have already said they will appeal, a federal judge on Tuesday ruled key provisions of Illinois' first-in-the-nation law banning certain credit card fees can go into effect.

From: 
Belleville News-Democrat

Task and Deadline Management

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series

Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association

Live Webcast

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12:00 – 1:05 p.m.


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0* hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit