Attorneys general, state officials sue over 2nd federal attempt to cut permanent housing funds

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with officials from 20 states and Washington D.C., are suing the Trump administration following its second attempt to restrict funding for homelessness housing support.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois law targets repeat speeders with GPS speed-limiting devices

Illinois drivers convicted of excessive speeding twice within 12 months could be required to install a GPS-based speed-limiting device on their vehicle before they can legally drive again.

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WGEM

Simmons Hanly Conroy and Partner Jayne Conroy Nationally Ranked in Chambers USA Guide 2026

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

ALTON, Ill. — Simmons Hanly Conroy and partner Jayne Conroy are nationally ranked in “Product Liability: Plaintiffs” in the 2026 Chambers USA guide. This is the 11th consecutive year that Jayne Conroy has been nationally ranked, including being selected in Nationwide Band 1 for every year since 2020. This is the sixth straight year that Simmons Hanly Conroy has received a Nationwide Band 2 ranking.

Illinois Court Leaders Selected to Present at National Court Leadership Conference

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

Three Illinois court leaders will present at the 2026 National Association for Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers (NAPCO) Annual Conference and Trial Court Leadership Academy, a national gathering focused on judicial leadership, innovation, and the future of court administration. The conference will take place August 16–19, 2026, in Wilmington, Delaware.

Illinois presenters include:

Congratulations to the Winner of the ISBA’s 2026 Facebook Contest

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

Congratulations to Matthew Koetters for winning a $100 gift card in the ISBA's 2026 Member Appreciation Month Facebook Contest! 

As part of Member Appreciation Month, we asked members to like and comment on our Facebook Contest post, recalling a feel-good instance that validated their choice to become an attorney.

New Illinois law requires lead testing for kids

Lead can be found in many everyday items in your household and those items can put your children at risk.

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WGEM

‘He’s in the freezer’: Wife, half-brother charged after Plainfield man killed and dismembered

Court documents obtained Monday provided a glimpse into the alleged stabbing of a 38-year-old man whose arm was found in Lake Mattoon late last month.

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WGN 9

No charges after investigation into Winnebago County Jail inmate death

The Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office will not be filing criminal charges in the death of an inmate in the Winnebago County Jail in December.

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WREX

Illinois separation movement continues, with 7 more counties set to vote

33 counties in the state have already voted in favor of exploring the idea of separating from Illinois.

From: 
NBC 5 Chicago