Lawmakers further regulate carbon dioxide pipeline development

After state regulators rebuffed several proposed carbon transport projects over the past year, lawmakers have moved to formally ban new projects until the federal government sets forth new safety rules.

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Illinois Times

Attorney general will not intervene in fertility fraud suit against former Christie doctor

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office does not plan to get involved in a local court case concerning fertility fraud, despite Christie Clinic’s claims that the state’s new law on the subject is unconstitutional.

From: 
The News-Gazette

Sonni Choi Williams installed as 148th President of the Illinois State Bar Association

Sonni Choi Williams, the City Attorney of Lockport, was installed as president of the Illinois State Bar Association yesterday at the Illinois Supreme Court building in Springfield. Williams is the first woman lawyer of color to serve as president of the Association.

From: 
The Bar News

Cash bail out and so are criminals - into the street - prosecutor says

An Illinois state's attorney says the state’s no cash bail law is allowing for some criminals to remain free pending a court appearance.

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News Channel 20

IL Senate passes ban on synthetic THC intoxicants, House lets bill stall

The Illinois Senate passed a proposal Sunday to crack down on unregulated THC products putting consumers at risk.

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WAND

Illinois House ekes out $53.1 billion budget after floor theatrics

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office optimistically put out a statement to celebrate the budget’s spending measure after it cleared the Illinois House. But the revenue measure was trickier.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon-dioxide pipeline development

After state regulators rebuffed several proposed carbon transport projects over the past year, lawmakers have moved to formally ban new projects until the federal government sets new safety rules.

From: 
The News-Gazette

Will court allow plaintiffs to ‘Monday morning quarterback’ COVID immunity intentions?

An Illinois nursing home has asked the state’s Supreme Court to adopt a broad interpretation of a COVID-19 immunity provision, arguing that the governor “knew how” to include more limitations in a 2020 executive order had he intended to do so.

From: 
McKnights Long-Term Care News