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The Illinois Supreme Court-appointed Commission on Professionalism promotes civility and diversity, equity and inclusion in Illinois courts. As its first-ever downstate chair, John Kim plans to bring the commission's trainings to McLean County and raise awareness about legal deserts.
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A Chicago man sued when his insurance company refused to pay for injuries his son suffered when he was hit by a driver while riding a bicycle.
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More than 70% of prisoners suffer from either a mental health condition or a substance use disorder, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis said the decision was made due to “the anticipated volume of investigations and hearings on pretrial detention” when bail reform goes into effect Sept. 18.
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A decision Tuesday by the Illinois Supreme Court means the end of cash bail in the state. Cash bail will officially end on Sept. 18 of this year, making the state the first in the nation to entirely eliminate cash bail.
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The future of cash bail in Illinois is in the hands of the state’s Supreme Court.
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The Illinois Supreme Court agreed this week to fast-track the state’s appeal of a Macon County judge’s ruling against parts of a recently passed state ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
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Retiring Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman and her replacement, Justice Lisa Holder White, were honored for their service Wednesday by lawyers, judges and court personnel from the 11th Judicial Circuit.
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The potential for a shift in control of the state’s highest court could impact major issues, including abortion and gun rights.