Was there something dubious about the amazing deal on hail damage repairs that fast-talking salesperson recently offered? Your suspicions could be justified, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul advised Tuesday.

Like many American medical terms, “in vitro” has Latin roots. The term roughly translates to “in glass.” In the case of in vitro fertilization, an egg is fertilized in a tube or petri dish. With a bang of the gavel, the glass is now showing cracks.

A former Illinois Supreme Court chief justice, a retired congressman, the sister of a convicted Springfield powerbroker and an array of other political insiders sought leniency for the convicted top aide of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

The St. Clair County Judiciary and Court System have announced its award of a Technology Modernization grant provided by the Illinois Supreme Court in the amount of $279,778.94. The purpose of the grant is to upgrade the technology and related support systems for the operations of the St. Clair County trial courtrooms.

The Illinois Attorney General’s office reminded the Boone County Board about its obligation to follow anti-discrimination laws in its dealings with Mexican-style rodeos.

A new bill proposes to strengthen juvenile rights by requiring a lawyer be present whenever youth under 18 are interrogated by the police. 

Three federal judges in Illinois have standing orders for their courtrooms allowing extra time for oral arguments only for young lawyers who are either female or a member of a minority race. A recent complaint against the practice alleges the orders are unconstitutionally discriminatory.

A woman and her daughter are suing Christie Clinic and a deceased doctor who allegedly used his own sperm, rather than a donor’s, for artificial insemination 51 years ago.