A Hollywood movie producer with credits on “Joker” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” was charged this week with running a $100 million Ponzi scheme that ensnared several Illinois investors, the Department of Justice announced.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

A Peoria man who had been convicted of first-degree murder last year had his conviction reversed Wednesday, with the judge who made the decision instead sentencing him to 10 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.

From: 
Peoria Journal Star

Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. was honored yesterday, July 29, as the recipient of the William H. Hastie Award by the National Bar Association at the 2026 Thurgood Marshall Awards Luncheon in Nashville, Tennessee. Presented by the NBA’s Judicial Council, the award recognizes excellence in legal and judicial scholarship and a demonstrated commitment to justice and the rule of law.

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The Bar News

ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2026: From Log Cabin to Legacy: Growing and Sustaining a Solo or Small Firm in Illinois

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

Join us for ISBA’s 2026 Solo & Small Firm Conference, “From Log Cabin to Legacy,” a two‑day, in‑person event designed to bring Illinois solo and small firm attorneys together. Hosted at the Pere Marquette in the historic city of Peoria, this program delivers actionable CLE, real‑world insights, and the tools you need to help you build, grow, and sustain a lasting legal practice. Whether you’re launching your first law firm or focused on strengthening an established law business, you’ll gain the best practice tips and strategies for every stage of your professional journey.

Chief Justice P. Scott Neville to Receive Prestigious Hastie Award at Thurgood Marshall Awards Luncheon

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., will be honored today, July 29, as the recipient of the William H. Hastie Award by the National Bar Association (NBA) at the 2026 Thurgood Marshall Awards Luncheon in Nashville, Tennessee. Presented by the NBA’s Judicial Council, the award recognizes excellence in legal and judicial scholarship and a demonstrated commitment to justice and the rule of law.