Central Illinois

• Federal judge opening created with Mihm taking "senior" status, Peoria Journal Star
• 1,860 pounds of marijuana found in latest I-55 bust, Bloomington Pantagraph
• Possible alibi gets Bloomington man new trial on burglary charges, Bloomington Pantagraph

Chicago area

• Feds subpoena Chicago Public Schools principal, Chicago Sun-Times
• Lawyer smothered with pillow, Chicago Tribune

Southern Illinois

• Coal company sued by man who gave up law school to join firm, The Madison St. Clair Record
• Columbia schools appeal in service dog case, Belleville News-Democrat