Illinois lawmakers mull freeze on property tax sales after Supreme Court ruling on homeowner equity

Illinois lawmakers are considering a temporary freeze on property tax sales and penalties outside Cook County as they work to address a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits how much equity governments can take when a homeowner loses a property to unpaid taxes.

From: 
mystateline.com

Musicians in this state are suing AI companies under biometric privacy law

Musicians who argue that artificial intelligence companies have used their songs without permission are bringing litigation under a unique law in Illinois.

From: 
ABA Journal

Former DCASE deputy files whistleblower lawsuit against city for wrongful termination

A former top deputy at the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the City of Chicago and the department’s leader, alleging she was subject to a “concerted campaign of professional isolation and the systematic stripping of her duties.”

From: 
WBEZ

Watch out Illinois employers — the Illinois Wage Law does NOT exclude preliminary or postliminary activities from compensable work

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the Illinois Minimum Wage Law does not incorporate the federal Portal-to-Portal Act’s preliminary and postliminary exceptions to compensable work requirements.

From: 
The National Law Review

Raging debate around use of license plate readers: Are they advancing safety or violating privacy?

If you own a car and drive it, chances are your vehicle has been captured on camera by any one of the thousands of plate readers across Illinois and the country.

From: 
ABC 7

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