A Sun-Times investigation found the state’s new prison health care provider comes with a disturbing track record.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

More than 200 new laws are going into effect in Illinois on January 1, and many will have significant impacts on the state’s students.

From: 
NBC 5 Chicago

Over nearly four decades of teaching in St. Charles, Jim Reed has always strived to bring the material to life. When prepping seventh-graders at St. Patrick Catholic School for an upcoming United States and Illinois Constitution test, he took transforming civics to life to a special new “bar.”

From: 
Daily Herald

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law expanding the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program, giving more elders the chance to get some financial relief.

From: 
25 News Now

Prosecutors have unveiled new details about additional criminal charges filed against Lawrence Reed, the man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Blue Line train last month while he was on electronic monitoring.

From: 
CWB Chicago

A Rock Falls man whose plea agreement on home invasion and sex assault charges was turned down last week in Whiteside County Circuit Court is asking a judge to dismiss the case, claiming his right to a speedy trial has been violated.

From: 
Belleville News-Democrat

LIVE WEB - Sharing Is Caring: Become a Collaborator

February 24, 2026
ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association

Live Webcast
Friday, February 24, 2026
12:00 – 1:05 p.m.



1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0* hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit

Solitary work is a rarity anymore. Whatever your practice area, you need to share work with colleagues and clients. This webinar shows you how do so securely. Share and collaborate on documents in real-time. Combine video, audio, and electronic whiteboards to meet with anyone from anywhere. Text, message, and make phone calls without leaving a trail. Explore the tools and techniques that allow you to collaborate with colleagues, communicate with clients, and confound opposing counsel without compromising client confidentiality or data security


Program Speaker:
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting, Ohio
About the Speaker: Jeff’s unique role involves business coaching for Lawyerist and overseeing Affinity’s Practice Management Advisory program. Prior to joining the Affinity family, Jeff practiced law with Legal Aid in Cincinnati, Ohio. He learned about Affinity and consulting as a career path through some of owners Paul Unger’s and Barron Henley’s CLE courses. Jeff describes his superpower as his ability to break down complex concepts into manageable pieces. His favorite part of his job is discovering new tech and techniques to help attorneys.


*Professional Responsibility MCLE credit subject to approval

ISBA Offices Closing for Holidays

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Marybeth Stanziola

The ISBA Springfield and Chicago offices will be closed for the holidays beginning Wednesday, Dec. 24. They will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. During this time, members can expect the following:

  • E-Clips will not be delivered for the duration of this period
  • Illinois Lawyer Now will not be delivered on Thursday, Dec. 25
  • The Bar News will not be delivered on Thursday, Jan. 1

All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on Jan. 5, 2026.

On behalf of everyone at the ISBA, we wish you a happy holiday season and best wishes in the new year. 

Fares will be collected under a unified system managed by a new, stronger Northern Illinois Transportation Authority.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times