Illinois state lawmakers are looking at legislation to help parents protect their children on social media. The bill, known as Sammy’s Law, would require large social media companies such as TikTok, Snapchat and Meta -- the parent company of Facebook and Instagram -- to use third-party software companies that would alert parents if their kid is being cyber bullied, talking about suicide, buying drugs, or engaging in other dangerous activity on the platform.

From: 
WGEM

Former MTV reality star Connor Smith has been arrested after spending 13 months on the run, evading authorities who launched a nationwide manhunt for him. The 33-year-old, who was a cast member on season three of MTV's dating show "Are You The One?" in 2015, was wanted on three felony charges, including traveling to meet a minor for a sexual encounter, grooming, and disseminating harmful material. 

From: 
Fox News

A 23-year-old Dixon man is scheduled to change his plea to reckless homicide a week after the third anniversary of the crash that killed two Dixon 14-year-olds. The hearing for Draven Z. Webb is set for April 16 in Lee County court.

From: 
Shaw Local

Eileen O'Neill Burke has defeated Clayton Harris III in the Democratic primary race for Cook County state's attorney, the Associated Press projected on Friday afternoon.

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ABC 7 Chicago

The state agency responsible for training and certifying law enforcement hopes to receive $23.1 million from lawmakers this year to improve curriculum and pay instructors. The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board is in the process of making many changes to comply with the SAFE-T Act.

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WAND

Navigating Restrictions and Transparency Requirements of Foreign Investments in U.S. Land - Part 1

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!

Presented by the ISBA International & Immigration Law Section
Co-Sponsored by the ISBA Agricultural Law Section and ISBA Real Estate Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 10, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


According to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act, nearly 41 million acres of land is own (partially or fully) by foreign entitles. Current federal law does not regulate this land aside from requiring foreign buyers to register with the USDA. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on the federal and state rules regulating foreign ownership of U.S. land, including the reporting requirements of foreign investments in U.S. businesses and agriculture. Real estate lawyers, agricultural law attorneys, business advice and financial planning practitioners, and international/immigration counsel with intermediate practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand:
  • Illinois reporting requirements for foreign-owned land;
  • The Illinois legislative proposals seeking to restrict foreign investments in land located within the state;
  • Which surrounding states currently restrict foreign investments in land; and
  • The Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements for certain foreign entities.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Angela Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Speaker:
Harrison Pittman
, Director, National Agricultural Law Center (NALC), Arkansas


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

A panel of federal appellate judges on Thursday seemed skeptical of legal arguments made on behalf of Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, who claims Illinois’ law allowing counting of mail-in ballots for two weeks after an election violates federal law.

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Capitol News Illinois

Making Word Work for You: Default Settings and Customizations

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!

ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 15, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Is Microsoft Word causing unnecessary stress and frustration? Learn how to conquer everything from fixing your default settings and customizing the interface to de-corrupting documents in this highly applicable course!


Program Speaker:
Will McCoy, Affinity Consulting Group


About the Speaker: Will works in the document automation department at Affinity and helps clients automate complex documents using HotDocs Advance. Will also provides support and training in Microsoft Word. Will graduated from Grove City College with a degree in mathematics and concentration in actuarial science before earning his law degree from The Ohio State University. He gained experience in litigation, real estate, estate planning, and probate law before joining Affinity to focus on his passion for using technology to make work more efficient. Will’s favorite part of his job is helping clients work better by utilizing technology to optimize their systems. His superpower is applying abstract thinking and complex analysis to find innovative ways to improve systems.

Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

As Bally’s scrambles to assemble financing to begin work on its proposed $1.74 billion permanent Chicago hotel and casino, Full House Resorts awaits an Illinois Supreme Court Decision to begin building its American Place resort and casino in Waukegan.

From: 
Chicago Tribune

An Illinois appeals court Wednesday reversed a ruling that an ankle monitor maker’s professional services liability insurer is not obligated to defend against an injury suit.

From: 
Business Insurance