Video released shows police fatally shooting woman armed with knives in Mundelein as family calls for firing of officer

Video has been released showing police fatally shooting a woman, who was armed with knives and experiencing a depression episode, in Mundelein as the family calls for the firing of the officer involved.

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Lake & McHenry County Scanner

Illinois bill could improve compensation for exonerees

A bill on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could help wrongfully convicted people receive more compensation from the state.

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WAND

Immigration lawyers continue to fight scammers

Scammers are continuing to target immigration lawyers by stealing their identities and offering fraudulent services to clients.

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ABA Journal

School districts, trans kids pay for anti-trans lawsuits cropping up across U.S.

In the battle over Illinois’ protections for trans students, the Trump administration has leveled federal investigations against several school districts that already face costly suits from conservative legal groups and local parents. One district’s costs are almost $360,000. At least 18 educational institutions across 10 states are facing similar fights.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois law targeting e-bikes and similar devices set to take effect in July

Several new laws are set to take effect in Illinois on July 1. One of them targets e-bikes, e-scooters and other small electric mobility devices.

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WIFR

Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Suyash Agrawal ARDC Commissioner

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Suyash Agrawal to serve as a Commissioner of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) for a term expiring on December 31, 2028. The ARDC is the Supreme Court agency that preserves and advances the integrity of the legal profession in Illinois through attorney registration and education, public outreach, restorative services, and, when necessary, attorney discipline.