‘Ludicrous’: Peoria asks judge to halt new Par-A-Dice development

The City of Peoria is asking a judge to stop an upcoming vote from the Illinois Gaming Board as it mulls whether to allow a possible land-based casino in East Peoria.

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25 News Now

Edwardsville law firm faces new federal RICO lawsuit over asbestos cases

A Los Angeles-based manufacturing company has filed a second RICO suit against an Edwardsville law firm over its handling of multiple asbestos cases over the years.

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Belleville News-Democrat

Juror’s sigh doesn’t mean new medmal trial: IL Supreme Court

A unanimous Illinois Supreme Court opinion denied a new medical malpractice trial, which had been sought in part on the grounds a juror hesitated and sighed before assenting to the verdict.

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Legal Newsline

Illinois to provide free Ring cameras to domestic violence survivors statewide

Illinois is launching a statewide partnership with Amazon, providing free Ring cameras to domestic violence survivors.

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mystateline.com

Waymo-backed bill could make self-driving cars legal in Illinois in three years

Self-driving cars such as Waymos could soon roam the streets of Chicago under new legislation proposed in Springfield.

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Chicago Tribune

New bill would allow bets on entertainment and award shows in Illinois

An Illinois lawmaker wants to make sure the state and businesses aren’t missing out on extra revenue from a growing entertainment betting industry.

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WCIA

Michelle J. Rozovics Appointed to Remote Access Task Force

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

In late 2025, the Illinois Supreme Court approved the Judicial Branch’s 2026-2028 Strategic Agenda. The agenda was developed by the Illinois Judicial Conference (IJC), the body charged with strategic planning for the Judicial Branch. It provides a blueprint for the work of the branch over the next three years.

Under Threat

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

Last December, Illinois attorneys and judges gathered in Chicago to reflect on the pressure the Trump administration has placed on law firms during his second term. They met as part of a continuing legal education program sponsored by the ISBA titled, “The Legal Profession: Caretakers of Democracy,” during the ISBA/Illinois Judges Association Joint Midyear Meeting on Dec. 9 at the JW Marriott Chicago. Panelists discussed President Trump’s executive orders directed at law firms, the need to rebuild public trust in the legal system, and tips for public appearances as legal professionals.

Lawsuits reveal technology, tactics used by ICE and Border Patrol in Chicago

Videos show agents used ChatGPT, AI facial recognition software and military-grade location devices during crackdown in Chicago.

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NBC 5 Chicago