After three years of noncompliance with a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Illinois lawmakers have passed a measure that would fundamentally change how counties and taxing bodies in the state can recoup delinquent property taxes.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois lawmakers on Thursday were poised to protect the privacy of abortion care records, yet another measure the General Assembly has passed in recent years aimed at boosting access to reproductive care and protecting patients who seek it.

From: 
WTTW

A federal appeals panel has threatened sanctions and potential discipline against the lawyers for a man who launched an unsuccessful defamation lawsuit against women regarding comments they made on a dating website.

From: 
Legal Newsline

Gov. JB Pritzker says he looks forward to signing a pair of bills that cleared the Illinois House on Wednesday giving the state Insurance Department authority to regulate premiums charged for automobile and homeowners insurance.

From: 
Capitol News Illinois

People who fail to pay court-ordered support to their children or former spouses can land in jail. Expanding access to lawyers for parents at the start of divorce cases could mean fewer problems in paying, as would a better take on what they can pay, experts say.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Enter the Illinois Bar Journal “Notable AI Experience” Contest

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

For our Member Appreciation Month contest, submit a 100-word summary of your most notable artificial intelligence (AI) experience.

Perhaps you’ve found a way to save a huge amount of time with AI or used AI to make a connection or establish a pattern you would not have discovered on your own. Conversely, maybe you have a cautionary tale of an AI prompt gone very wrong! Our favorite submissions will be published in the Illinois Bar Journal, and a $100 Visa gift card will be given to the top entry.

Illinois Supreme Court Amends Rule to Allow Newly-Admitted Attorneys to Participate in Pro Bono Pilot Program

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

The Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Supreme Court Rule 795(d)(14) which will permit newly-admitted attorneys to participate in a pro bono pilot program to earn Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit. With this amendment the Court hopes to address unmet legal needs in the state and help foster a career-long commitment for new attorneys to pro bono service.