Trump-themed shop could be closed over code issues, but owner says it’s political

A 6-foot-tall inflatable Donald Trump gives two thumbs up to passersby outside the Trump Truth Store in far northwest suburban Huntley, which sells all varieties of Trump-themed merchandise from Make America Great Again T-shirts to DOGE baseball caps.

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Chicago Tribune

Ground-breaking prosecutor is an inspiration to others

Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora Villarreal’s legal career is loaded with historical firsts.

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QCBJ

Access to Justice Commission accepting applications for improvement grants

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice and the Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts have launched the application process for a grant initiative and are extending invitations to join their network of court personnel who assist self-represented litigants and advance access to justice.

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The Bar News

Should law schools have more hands-on learning requirements?

Law students will need to get twice as much practical, hands-on experience before graduation if a proposal by the council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions moves forward.

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ABA Journal

Aurora chiropractor charged with sexually abusing teenage boys

A chiropractor has been charged with sexually assaulting two teenage boys in his care in west suburban Aurora.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Joliet loses key motion to dismiss federal lawsuit over Eric Lurry in-custody death

A federal judge found the claims in a lawsuit over the Joliet police in-custody death of Eric Lurry in 2020 were strong enough for trial.

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Shaw Local News Network

Access to Justice Commission Accepting Applications for Improvement Grants

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Kelsey Jo Burge

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission), and the Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) have launched the application process for a grant initiative and are extending invitations to join their network of court personnel who assist self-represented litigants (SRLs) and advance access to justice. The application process for the grant is open now through June 20, 2025.

Taking Stock

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Kelsey Jo Burge

 Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), a fiduciary must discharge his or her responsibility “solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries and for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to participants and their beneficiaries” and “with the care, skill, prudence, and diligence” that a prudent person “acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use.” In her May Illinois Bar Journal article, “Taking Stock,” Samantha J.