Law
Chicago lawmaker enters plea in red-light camera scandal
State Sen. Emil Jones III pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of lying to the FBI and seeking a bribe to oppose legislation that would have required a statewide evaluation of red-light camera systems.
Jury awards Illinois woman $363M in suit over plant's gas
A jury has awarded $363 million to a woman who alleged that a now-shuttered suburban Chicago plant that sterilized medical equipment exposed residents to a toxic industrial gas and gave her breast cancer.
Two Chicago cops charged in shooting that wounded unarmed man
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting and has a deadline of Sept. 22 to release materials related to the shooting, including videos.
Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: September 15, 2022
Here is a brief summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois.
Chief Justice Burke to step down after 16 years on court
Anne Burke, Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court and wife of Ed Burke, a Chicago alderman for half a century who is scheduled to go on trial next year on federal racketeering and extortion charges, announced her future retirement on Monday.
Music writer fights subpoena to testify at R. Kelly trial
A music writer who spent decades raising awareness about sexual misconduct allegations against R. Kelly is fighting a bid to force him to testify at the R&B singer's federal trial on child pornography and trial-fixing charges, according to a Tuesday court filing.
Walmart seeks to dismiss lawsuit by FTC over money transfers
In a 41-page document, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division, Walmart laid out a number of what it called legally flawed claims, including that the agency lacked “constitutionally valid authority to sue for money or injunctive relief.”
Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: August 22, 2022
Here is a brief summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois.
Immigration advocates sue LexisNexis in Cook County Court over personal data
Data broker LexisNexis Risk Solutions allegedly violated Illinois law by collecting and combining extensive personal information and selling it to third parties including federal immigration authorities, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by immigration advocates.
Cook County State's Attorney vacates 7 murder convictions tied to ex-cop
The seven cases dismissed Tuesday involved slayings committed between 1989 and 1994. Five defendants already have completed prison sentences and are no longer in custody. Two others are expected to be released, while one remains in custody pending further court proceedings.
