Illinois lawmakers introduce sweeping ban on law enforcement use of biometric surveillance

Illinois lawmakers are working to sharply restrict how police and other law enforcement use biometric technology, a bill that privacy advocates say could become one of the strongest surveillance-limiting laws in the country.

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mystateline.com

Illinois Supreme Court disbars 2 in latest disciplinary filing

The Illinois Supreme Court issued attorney disciplinary orders during its March 2026 Term of Court. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.

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The Bar News

State forensic science commission blasts UIC over rogue crime lab

The Illinois Forensic Science Commission called on the university to conduct a proper audit of its lab, which has been responsible for nearly two dozen wrongful DUI convictions.

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Injustice Watch

Lawyers say D.C. court’s decision striking down large-capacity magazine ban should be applied to Illinois

A recent decision from a local appellate court in Washington, D.C., striking down a ban on large-capacity magazines could have an impact on a pending case challenging a similar ban in Illinois.

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Capitol News Illinois

Quick takes on Illinois Supreme Court opinions issued Thursday, March 19, 2026

Leading appellate attorneys review the Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Thursday, March 19. 

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The Bar News

2026 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

The 2026 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational was held on March 14 and 15, 2026, at Lincoln Land Community College - Springfield. Teams representing fifty-six high schools from across Illinois participated in the event. Normal West High School won first place and will represent Illinois at the National High School Mock Trial Competition in Des Moines, IL on May 7-9, 2026. In second place was Timothy Christian High School, and in third place was Niles West High School.