Court awards nearly $46k to Will County election worker in doxing case

“People cannot manufacture or spread fake content, try to destroy someone’s livelihood, and then expect to walk away without accountability," said attorney Joe Giamanco.

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NBC 5 Chicago

Facial recognition helps cops solve some of Chicago’s most heinous crimes. This state legislator wants to shut it down.

An Illinois state legislator wants to strip law enforcement of a tool that has helped detectives solve murders, robberies, kidnappings, and sexual assaults.

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CWB Chicago

Erika Reynolds reflects on path to becoming McLean County's first female state's attorney

As "cliché as it sounds," McLean County State's Attorney Erika Reynolds said she always knew she wanted to practice law.

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Belleville News-Democrat

ATJ Commission Seeks Volunteers for Community Trust and Disability Access Committees

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) is charged with promoting accessible, responsive, fair, inclusive, safe, unbiased, and welcoming courts. To help achieve this vision, the ATJ Commission created the Community Trust and Disability Access Committees, both of which are seeking applications for new volunteer members from Illinois who would like to contribute to these efforts.

If approved, members are expected to serve three-year, renewable terms and are expected to prepare for, attend, and contribute to monthly Committee meetings.

Annotated Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct: 2026 Edition

Bundled with a complimentary Fastbook PDF download!

This book contains a full listing of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, along with commentary citing secondary resources including the ABA Model Rules, Restatement of the Law Governing Lawyers, ISBA Advisory Opinions, ABA Formal Opinions, and court opinions. It is updated through March 1, 2026, and is a fantastic resource to have in your office! 

Annotated Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct Fastbook: 2026 Edition

This book contains a full listing of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, along with commentary citing secondary resources including the ABA Model Rules, Restatement of the Law Governing Lawyers, ISBA Advisory Opinions, ABA Formal Opinions, and court opinions. It is updated through March 1, 2026, and is a fantastic resource to have in your office!