A state appeals panel has revived a class action accusing the city of Chicago of illegally issuing citations for distracted driving, saying a Cook County judge wrongly cut the case short, asserting "seven years" of litigation was enough, despite the case's complex legal and constitutional questions.

The public guardian for Kane County is adding Kendall County to her oversight responsibilities. Diana Law will serve as public administrator and public guardian of Kendall.

The debate over how to regulate data centers in Illinois is intensifying as lawmakers struggle to balance costs to consumers and the state’s need to be competitive economically.

Frustration over the long road to getting old marijuana offenses expunged isn’t just limited to those who want their records cleared: It can also be a headache for attorneys.

The number of excessive force allegations filed against Chicago Police Department officers rose 46% between 2022 and 2025, according to new data from the agency charged with investigating serious police misconduct.

Illinois is examining Martinez Duncan’s death for potential criminal behavior by jail staff, according to the Cook County sheriff’s office, which recorded nine deaths at the jail in 2025.

Illinois has joined another lawsuit against the Trump administration over its attempts to cut funding for energy and infrastructure programs, according to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office.