Daily Legal News Archive

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has long been known for its reserved demeanor, but new boss Andrew Boutros has taken a different tact, adopting the tone of the Trump administration.

From: 
WGN 9

Illinois drivers convicted of excessive speeding twice within 12 months could be required to install a GPS-based speed-limiting device on their vehicle before they can legally drive again.

From: 
WGEM

Inspector General Mike McCuskey confirms that Legislative Ethics Commission has final word.

From: 
Capitol News Illinois

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a measure allowing residents of assisted living and shared housing establishments to exercise the right to use electronic monitoring, meant to enhance transparency and resident safety.

From: 
WJBD

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with officials from 20 states and Washington D.C., are suing the Trump administration following its second attempt to restrict funding for homelessness housing support.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times