‘It is absurd’: State’s attorney frustrated after Crystal Lake man with 12 separate felony cases in year released under SAFE-T Act

The McHenry County state’s attorney says it is “absurd” that a Crystal Lake man, who has racked up 12 separate felony cases against him in less than a year, cannot be held in custody due to the Illinois SAFE-T Act.

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Lake & McHenry County Scanner

For college applicants with a criminal record, 'checking the box' can be a barrier to education

Some prospective Illinois graduate students say this shuts the door to education before they’ve even been considered on their merit.

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Chicago Sun-Times

U of I law student accused of purposely hitting teen on e-bike

A University of Illinois law student is being charged after the Champaign County State’s Attorney said he hit a teenager with his car on purpose Thursday night.

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WCIA

Illinois woman paralyzed in I-55 crash secures $60 million settlement

A 31-year-old Minooka woman secured a $60 million settlement after a 2022 crash on Interstate 55 near Renwick Road, where attorneys say unsafe road construction conditions led to a rollover that left her paralyzed.

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Fox 32 Chicago

Illinois to get chunk of $773M opioid settlement with Jewel-Osco parent company

Illinois stands to receive part of a $773 million settlement with Jewel-Osco's parent company Albertsons, the Illinois Attorney General announced, to resolve claims related to the opioid epidemic.

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NBC 5 Chicago

What does Trump EPA reversal of landmark climate change ruling mean for Illinois?

As Illinois officials remain strongly committed to closing coal-fired power plants, federal policies under the Trump administration are creating uncertainty, spurring legal action and a push by some to keep the plants open.

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The Times Weekly

Administrative Director declares Illinois associate judge appointed in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit

Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced Wednesday that the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Greg C. Sticka as an associate judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.

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The Bar News

ISBA Member Prof. Cindy Buys Receives SIU’s 2026 Sturgis Award

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Cindy Buys’ empathy and passion for community service and helping others comes from the deep sense of faith she developed while growing up.

That foundation blossomed into a desire to serve her community.

“I think sometimes when we are young, we think we are going to change the world,” said Buys, SIU Simmons Law School professor and the 2026 Lindell W. Sturgis Award recipient. “But what I’ve learned is what is important to me is to make my corner of the world a better place.”