The Cook County Public Defender's Office has represented 150+ immigrants facing deportation in Chicago Immigration Court since 2022. IL lawmakers are poised to allow the office to expand that mission to immigration courts elsewhere. Critics worry the program will only balloon from here, conflict with feds under Trump
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul responded to the Trump administration's lawsuit vs Illinois' 'Sanctuary' laws, arguing the U.S. Constitution and past court decisions allow the state to pass laws forbidding police from cooperating with nearly all federal immigration enforcement 'schemes'
A former probationary police officer has filed a lawsuit against a Lake Zurich police officer and municipality alleging wrongful DUI arrest despite passing sobriety tests.
Plaintiffs have filed to appeal the ruling of a Cook County judge, who said a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision all but demolishes a class action lawsuit claiming the city has for more than a decade wrongly prosecuted distracted driving tickets through city administrative hearings, rather than in court
A new class action lawsuit accuses a major food company of violating privacy laws by soliciting genetic information from job applicants without consent—a breach that could impact hundreds who applied for positions over recent years.
President Donald Trump has suggested a plan for the U.S. to take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian residents to nearby countries like Egypt and Jordan.
Over the last two weeks, Israel has repeatedly attacked Syria – destroying military facilities and occupying territory – in clear violation of the United Nations Charter, which forbids the use of military force against foreign states except in self-defense or with the authorization of the Security Council.
In a dramatic legal battle unfolding in Illinois, Jeffrey T. Regnier and Greta Keranen have accused law enforcement officials of illegally seizing assets worth millions under false pretenses.
America Hernandez has filed a lawsuit against Peaches & Pears Restaurant alleging discrimination based on her Mexican heritage and Hispanic race under multiple federal statutes including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
A German air charter partnership has filed a lawsuit alleging fraud against an individual using the alias John Flint and his fictitious company CAP LLC after they failed to repair or return their aircraft engine despite receiving payment upfront.
Miguel Llamas has filed a lawsuit against two Chicago police officers and the City of Chicago alleging unlawful detention and search without justification while he was at a gas station.
Kilcoy Global Foods has taken legal action against Selza International entities and Mr. Meat Master for failing to pay over $736,000 for meat deliveries made earlier this year despite repeated attempts at resolution outside courtrooms proving...
In a recent legal battle filed on December 16th by SOO Line Railroad Company against Benren Inc., allegations have surfaced concerning unpaid freight charges totaling over $211,000 related to interstate rail shipments between Bensenville, Illinois...
A veteran is suing Chicago for failing to maintain accessible sidewalks as required by law after experiencing a dangerous fall due to inadequate infrastructure compliance with ADA standards.
The number of appeals filed by criminal defendants seeking release from jail while they await trial dropped from 1,041 in January to mid-April to 154 in the three months following rule changes to ease the burden. The appeals numbers are still up significantly compared to years preceding Illinois' criminal justice system reforms
Townsquare Media Rockford LLC has filed a lawsuit against Beef-A-Roo Inc., alleging unpaid advertising services amounting to over $95k provided during their restaurant expansion efforts.
Michelle A. Parker has filed a lawsuit against North Lawndale Employment Network alleging sex-based discrimination, harassment, and retaliation leading to her wrongful termination after over a decade with the organization.
A former police chief has filed a lawsuit against village officials alleging fraudulent inducement after being misled into remaining in his position without seeking other employment opportunities based on false promises regarding contract renewal.
A recent appellate court decision upheld an award granting attorney fees and costs despite no signed retainer agreement between Janet Bedin and O'Connor Law Group in relation to a medical malpractice suit involving her late mother’s estate.
