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Illinois

Illinois Woman Tries to Steal 31 Trojan Boxes

Summary: Don’t follow this woman’s example and think you can successfully swipe 31 boxes of condoms from a store. An…

Jimmy John’s Sued for Imposing Restrictive Non-Compete Agreements

Summary: The Illinois Attorney General is suing Jimmy John's for making low-wage employees sign non-compete agreements. Illinois Attorney General Lisa…

Did MacMurray College Mishandle Student Rape Claim?

Summary: A former female student accuses MacMurray College of violating Title IX in its investigation of an alleged sexual assault…

The Urgent Need to Close America’s Justice Gap

Summary: While many lawyers are helping the the poor with legal services, there is still much work to be done…

University of Chicago Welcomes Thomas Miles as New Dean

Summary: Thomas Miles will succeed Michael Schill as the dean of the University of Chicago Law School. According to Chicago…

DUI Drivers Get More Chances in Illinois

Summary: Illinois residents with four DUI convictions will be able to apply for a restricted permit. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed…

Northwestern Receives $5 Million Gift from Late Faculty Member

Summary: The estate of former Illinois politician and faculty member of Northwestern University School of Law has given $5 million…

Man Accused of Sex Store Theft Signed Name as ‘Obama is a Criminal’

Summary: A man claimed he had no idea how a vibrator got in his pants while he was shopping in…

Illinois Attorney Faces Child Porn Allegations

Summary: A Chicago attorney faces serious allegations after a tip led police to his residence, where both videos and photographs…

Former Governor Thompson Retires from Winston & Strawn

Summary: After 25 years with Winston & Strawn, James R. Thompson will retire from his position as senior chairman. According…

Illinois Passes Strong Anti-Revenge-Porn Law

Summary: A new law has been passed in Illinois against revenge porn and some advocated for victims call it the strongest…

Illinois Joins Other States in Banning Criminal History in Job Applications

Illinois took a big step last month by joining the growing number of states that make it illegal for an…