Federal judge dismisses BIPA lawsuit due to amended Illinois law limiting claimable damages for biometric violations.

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is under investigation by the U. S. Department of Justice for civil rights violations, but the probe may go beyond the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. The U.S.

Carbondale faces a Supreme Court case over its buffer zone law for abortion clinics, with national free speech implications.

Jurors in Madigan’s trial hear wiretaps revealing McClain’s efforts to secure no-work contracts for Madigan allies.

A $3.2 billion projected budget deficit sparked debate over spending priorities as lawmakers returned to Springfield for ...

Defense challenges witness credibility in Madigan trial, questioning FBI cooperation motives and prior legal troubles.

Federal judge strikes down Illinois' assault weapons ban, citing Second Amendment rights; state likely to appeal.

An Illinois Senate committee hit pause on a bill to ban carbon sequestration injections near aquifers after more than an hour ...

Madigan ally pressured ComEd to hire unqualified candidates for political favors, with jury hearing wiretap evidence.

Judge considers acquittal for ex-AT&T Illinois executive accused of bribery in Madigan-related corruption case.

Ex-ComEd exec testifies on no-work contracts for Madigan allies in bribery case; jury hears recordings detailing the scheme.

Federal court weighs Cook County’s assault weapon ban, with arguments reflecting broader challenges to state gun laws.