Lawyers representing anti-abortion pregnancy centers are expected to appear before a federal judge in Rockford, just days after new abortion restrictions went into effect across the border in Indiana.

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WGN 9

Illinois is soon to be the first state in the nation to provide legal protection for children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media channels, thanks to the work of a high school student from Normal.

From: 
Illinois Times

Ricola faces the creation of a class of Illinois consumers allegedly misled into believing its cough drops provide relief through the Alpine Swiss herbs they contain.

From: 
Legal Newsline

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB2396 on Aug. 2, 2023, requiring each school board to establish a kindergarten program with full day attendance, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. 

From: 
Illinois Business Journal

Governor JB Pritzker signed five bills expanding protections for veterans, active-duty soldiers, and military dependents.

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WREX

Can a company be found liable for failure to warn about hazards of another company’s product used in packaging for its own product?  What about when the company wasn’t warned that packaging could contain anything potentially hazardous?

From: 
The National Law Review

The ongoing legal tussle between Peoria County and County Auditor Jessica Thomas has reached the state’s highest court.

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CI Proud

The suit alleges Williamson Energy has violated permit limits dozens of times, failed to report bypasses, caused numerous violations of water quality standards, and failed to comply with good mining practices at the Pond Creek Mine near Johnston City.

From: 
WSIU

A temporary casino has been up and running in the north suburb since February, but an appellate court ruling could end up forcing officials to start the selection process from scratch following complaints from the Forest County Potawatomi Community.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times