O’Neill Burke maintains close lead in heated race for Cook County state’s attorney

Eileen O’Neill Burke, who stepped down from a seat on the appellate court to run for state’s attorney, took an early lead against her opponent Clayton Harris III.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Joy Virginia Cunningham declares victory in Illinois Supreme Court primary

Cunningham, the second Black female justice in Illinois, held a commanding lead over challenger Jesse Reyes in a primary contest focused on racial identity.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago sues gunmaker over Glock switches that convert pistols into ‘illegal machine guns'

The city of Chicago and the gun safety group Everytown Law filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Glock, Inc., alleging the gunmaker "unreasonably endangers Chicagoans by manufacturing and selling … semiautomatic pistols that can easily be converted to illegal machine guns."

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NBC 5 Chicago

Bring Chicago Home referendum appears headed for defeat

The Bring Chicago Home referendum to fund homelessness prevention through a tax hike on the sale of high-end properties appears to be heading for defeat, potentially squashing one of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top campaign promises.

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WBEZ

Illinois Supreme Court disbars 4, suspends 8 in latest disciplinary filing

The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on March 19, 2024. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.

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The Bar News

LIVE WEB - International Commercial Arbitration Series Part 3 - Initiating Arbitration Proceedings, Including Dispositive Motions

October 29, 2024
Presented by the ISBA International & Immigration Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, ISBA Federal Civil Practice Section, ISBA Construction Law Section, and the ISBA Diversity Leadership Council

Live Webcast
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
1:30 – 3:05 p.m.

1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50* hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit

Join us for Part 3 of the International Commercial Arbitration Series as we discuss initiating arbitration proceedings, responding to arbitration claims, and tackling jurisdictional challenges. International and immigration law attorneys, alternative dispute resolution counsel, federal civil practitioners, and construction lawyers who attend this online program will better understand:
  • The concepts of evidence and document production;
  • The role of arbitrators and parties in shaping the proceedings;
  • The procedural rules and guidelines you need to be aware of; and
  • Much more.

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

Program Moderator:
H. Vincent Draa III , FCIArb, Kochhar & Co., Chicago

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

Program Speakers:
H. Vincent Draa III, FCIArb, Kochhar & Co., Chicago
Harshitha Ram, FCIArb, Lex Apotheke, Michigan
Sarah Reynolds, FCIArb, Goldman, Ismail, Tomaselli, Brennan & Baum LLP, Chicago

*Professional Responsibility MCLE credit subject to approval

For best practices, before attending the program using ISBA's Zoom platform, please visit our Technical Support page.

Program Information

  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member - $53
      • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
    • Non-Member - $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Student Members - Free
    • Special pricing is available for Legal Service Attorneys.
  • If you cannot attend the live web event, a full refund is available, if you cancel your registration up to the start of the live web event on the program page in your “My CLE Account”. 
  • Please Note: MCLE credit is available to registrants only on the day of this live event – and you must attend the entire program to earn MCLE credit. All registrants will receive access to a recording of the event a few days after the program, but credit is NOT available for the recording.

Illinois Municipal League Soliciting Proposals for Pension Training Videos

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

The Illinois Municipal League (IML) has been a continued advocate for responsible reforms of public safety pension systems. IML played a key role in the development of the Tier 2 pension system, which was implemented by Public Act (P.A.) 96-0889 in 2011 to curb rising costs for public pension systems in Illinois. IML was also central to the development of public safety pension investment fund consolidation (P.A. 101-0610) and has assisted with the implementation of the law since it was enacted in December 2019.

General Data Protection Regulations and the New Data Privacy Framework for Illinois Businesses

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 Corporate Law Departments
Co-Sponsored by the ISBA Intellectual Property Section, the ISBA International & Immigration Law Section, and ISBA Privacy & Information Security Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, March 1, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: March 20, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was created by Europe to protect the personal data of online consumers, and is the strictest privacy law in the world. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion that is designed to help you understand the basic rules for Illinois businesses who provide goods and services to EU residents and process data for EU business customers. Intellectual property portfolio management and “quick look” audits are also discussed.

Program Coordinator:
Margo Lynn Hablutzel, Gainwell Technologies LLC, North Carolina

Program Chat Moderator:
Jennifer L. Gordon, Lorium Law, Chicago

Program Speaker:
Aaron W. Brooks, Brooks Law and Consulting, LLC, Naperville



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

Just Released: Resources for Reentry into a Community after Prison

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 Standing Committee on Racial & Ethnic Minorities and the Law
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Criminal Justice Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 28, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Upon release from prison, releases are generally not prepared to reenter their communities. And, unless society provides a support system, these individuals may be vulnerable to reengage in criminal pursuits to obtain food, shelter, and money, or to lapse into depression and anxiety (which further threatens their ability to reengage in society and even with their families). Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can help your client successfully integrate back into society after their time in prison. Criminal justice lawyers, local government attorneys, elder law practitioners, human rights counsel, and others who attend this online program will better understand:
  • The disparities across race, ethnicities, and the elder population in obtaining access to appropriate representation in criminal court proceedings;
  • How trained professionals can help those incarcerated to identify, face, and overcome the challenges of being an ex-prisoner, including dismissal from society;
  • Where to find (and how to access) the resources your client needs to adapt to their new post-release environment;
  • The mental health challenges your client may face;
  • Where your client can find assistance in obtaining an ID card, affordable housing, and access to health care;
  • What society can do to help ex-prisoners obtain a sense of belonging and a degree of self-confidence; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinator:
Sharon L. Eiseman, Retired Attorney, Springfield

Program Chat Moderator:
Hon. Marian E. Perkins, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Aisha Cornelius Edwards, Executive Director, Cabrini Green Legal Aid Organization, Chicago
David Harris, Intaking Housing Manager, St. Leonard’s Ministries, Chicago
Angela Mecagni, Regional Reentry Supervisor, Parole District 3 – Illinois Department of Corrections, Springfield


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 $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free