Feds accuse former Carlyle police chief of wire fraud, theft

A Metro East police chief spent more than $100,000 of public money intended to combat drug use and support a local fire protection district on personal expenses, including basketball tickets, travel, and diamond engagement ring, according to a federal indictment.

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NPR Illinois

Why is the Cook County State’s Attorney prosecuting nonviolent ICE protesters?

A Block Club Chicago investigation found dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions, such as sitting on a concrete barrier — even after Gov. JB Pritzker vowed to protect their First Amendment rights.

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Injustice Watch

Target sued for checking arrest records of new hires: Class action

Target has been hit by a new class action lawsuit accusing it of violating Illinois state law by conducting criminal background checks on new hires.

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Legal Newsline

3 Simmons Hanly Conroy Attorneys To Present at Firm-Sponsored Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

Firm engaged as Opening Networking Reception Sponsor at Perrin Conferences event

ALTON, Ill. (March 4, 2026) – Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, has partnered with Perrin Conferences in support of this year’s Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference taking place March 4-6 at the Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort.

Meta set to spend $750K backing Illinois statehouse candidates as AI and social media legislation looms

Social media giant Meta is pouring money into Illinois' Democratic statehouse primary races as the company behind Facebook and Instagram faces a wave of state-level proposals that could likely affect its bottom line.

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Belleville News-Democrat