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Former deputy gets prison in shooting of unarmed Black woman
An Illinois judge sentenced a former sheriff's deputy to prison in the July 2024 fatal shooting of an unarmed Black woman.
Giuliani, once a hero, might be showing legal feet of clay
Rudy Giuliani leads news items including an allegation of religious bias, a judge seeking less drama and Illinois might be picking a fight with Wisconsin.
Activists rally in Ill. for expedited action on gay marriage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Activists and supporters frustrated that Illinois still hasn’t legalized same-sex marriages demanded swift action during a rally Tuesday at the state Capitol, as lawmakers returned to Springfield […]
Exelon Corp. makes management changes
Exelon Corp., of Chicago, parent company of Baltimore-based energy company Constellation, announced that Kenneth W. Cornew, formerly executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Exelon, and president and CEO of Constellation, has been promoted to senior executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Exelon, and president and CEO of Exelon Generation, commanding one of the largest[...]
To blog or not to blog?
The blurry blogging line is even being tested by lawyers these days.
In-House Interrogatory
Does sharing legal knowledge during a business transaction waive attorney-client privilege?
Ex-comptroller pleads guilty in $53 million scam
ROCKFORD, Ill. — A longtime bookkeeper pleaded guilty Wednesday to allegations she embezzled more than $50 million from a small city in Illinois to fund a lavish lifestyle that included […]
Federal court denies ex-Illinois governor’s appeal
CHICAGO — A federal court in Chicago on Monday denied George Ryan’s appeal seeking his release from prison, dashing what was widely regarded as the former Illinois governor’s last hope […]
Peterson jury selection heads into 2nd day
JOLIET, Ill. — A second day of jury selection has started at the Drew Peterson murder trial with attorneys continuing to press would-be jurors on what they’ve heard about the […]
Vilsack: House must pass drought help in farm bill
DES MOINES, Iowa — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack pushed Monday for Congress to act on a farm bill that would reinstate expired disaster assistance programs for farmers experiencing the worst […]
Honey-don’ts
I won’t pretend to be a public relations expert, but I’m pretty sure that having your CEO run away from a reporter and then locking the reporter in a room […]
ACLU lawsuit challenges Illinois gay marriage ban
CHICAGO — More than two dozen gay and lesbian couples filed lawsuits Wednesday arguing that it’s unconstitutional for Illinois to deny them the right to marry, a move advocates hope […]
