Central Illinois

• Peoria woman sentenced to 50 years for death of son, Peoria Journal Star
• Judge to hear 13 residents' opinions on consent decree, Champaign News-Gazette

Chicago area

• Ex-Bull Horace Grant wins $1.46 million award against Morgan Keegan, Chicago Tribune
• Daughter faces man accused of killing her parents, 5 workers, Chicago Tribune

State

• State seeks venue change in layoffs lawsuit, Bloomington Pantagraph

Nation

• Judge rejects SEC deal with Bank of America, asks why lawyers weren't charged, ABA Journal
• Too much information: Blogging lawyers face ethical and legal problems, ABA Journal