Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal
A federal judge ruled Illinois' assault weapons ban unconstitutional, allowing 30 days for a likely appeal by the state.
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Jury selection in Madigan trial stretches into second week
Jury selection is taking much longer than expected in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Jury selection begins next week in corruption trial of former Speaker Madigan
An extensive jury selection process begins next week in the high-profile corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
State wraps up case in challenge to assault weapons ban
A federal judge in East St. Louis will decide a case challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban.
High court: Smell of burnt cannabis is not cause for warrantless vehicle search
Illinois' Supreme Court rules the smell of burnt cannabis is not enough to prompt a vehicle search without a warrant.
Jury deadlocks, mistrial declared in case of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan
A federal jury has reached its verdict in the bribery case against former AT&T president Paul La Schiazza
Gun expert says assault weapons ban ‘describes the most popular firearms I’m involved with’
Plaintiffs call their final witness in the challenge to Illinois' assault weapons ban.
State Supreme Court hears arguments in Jussie Smollett’s effort to overturn conviction
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments in the case against actor Jussie Smollett on Tuesday.
Testimony continues in 2nd Amendment challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban
Day two of testimony is scheduled for Tuesday in the case challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban. The federal bench trial ...
Case of former AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan heads to jury
A federal jury in Chicago is deliberating the case of former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza, who is accused ...
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