Illinois bill could mean fewer traffic stops for speeding, other offenses

An Illinois lawmaker is pushing for legislation that could limit how often police pull over drivers for speeding and other traffic offenses.

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WGN Radio

Tuition-free classes address shortage of court reporters

As the state of Illinois faces a shortage of court reporters, training classes are designed to rebuild this vital labor force and direct trainees to courthouse jobs.

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WMAY

Law librarian selected as member of Illinois Supreme Court Forms Committee

Madison County Circuit Court’s Law Librarian and Pro Bono Coordinator Angela Wille has been selected to be a member of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice’s Forms Committee. Wille will serve a three-year term, from Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2027.

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Illinois Business Journal

Family of pharmacy resident killed in 2018 shooting at Mercy Hospital to receive $20 million in settlement

The $20 million settlement set a new record in Illinois for wrongful-death cases involving a decedent who left no dependents.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois appeals courts see ‘dramatic increase’ in cases following elimination of cash bail

In October in Livingston County, Judge Jennifer Bauknecht issued a lengthy decision following a detention hearing just weeks after cash bail was abolished across the state.

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Herald & Review

Madigan’s ex-chief of staff should get up to five years in prison, federal prosecutors say

But lawyers for Tim Mapes argue their client should be sentenced to time served, supervised release and “significant” community service.

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WBEZ

An Introduction to Illinois' New Supported Decision-Making Act

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 Disability Law
and the ISBA Mental Health Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: February 5, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


People with intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) are oftentimes capable of making many decisions on their own, but have been subjected to restrictive court-appointed guardianships simply because they have a disability. The Illinois Supported Decision-Making Act is a less-restrictive alternative to full guardianship for adults who need assistance with decisions regarding daily life. Don’t miss this in-depth look at Illinois’ new Supported Decision-Making Act, including the legislative history behind the Act, its purpose, and how to implement it in your practice. Frequently asked questions are also addressed, as well as how this option differs from guardianships and powers of attorney.

Program Coordinators:
Emma Dorantes, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Champaign
Barbara Goeben, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Alton

Program Chat Moderator:
Barbara Goeben, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Alton

Program Speakers:
Teresa Parks, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Peoria
Barry Lowy, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, 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 $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

The Forum of Choice: Litigating Civil Rights Cases Before the Illinois Human Rights Commission

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 Labor & Employment Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Human Rights Section


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: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­February 5, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


For over 40 years, the Illinois Human Rights Commission has served as a neutral forum for redressing alleged civil rights violations asserted by members of protected classes in the areas of employment, education, public access to credit, public accommodation, and transactional real estate. In the past 18 months, however, the Commission has undergone a process of update and modernization that is unlike any previous transformative effort attempted in the agency’s four-decade history. Indeed, most practitioners would not even recognize the Commission today, and these changes (largely inspired by new leadership) have now made the Illinois Human Rights Commission an agile, expedient, and advantageous forum for litigating civil rights cases, regardless of whether attorneys are appearing on behalf of the complainant or the respondent. Don’t miss this in-depth overview of the changes that have been made at the Commission, as well as a discussion on why the new Illinois Human Rights Commission is on its way to becoming the litigating forum of choice for all civil rights claims in the State of Illinois. Additional topics include:
  • How members of the protected classes can assert claims of civil rights violations in Illinois under the Illinois Human Rights Act;
  • The role of both the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Illinois Human Rights Commission in the investigation and substantiation of potential civil rights violations; and
  • Which judicial and quasi-judicial forums are available for asserting and adjudicating claims of alleged civil rights violations in Illinois.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Craig Colbrook, Deputy General Counsel, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Springfield

Program Speaker:
Hon. Brian Weinthal , Chief Administrative Law Judge, Illinois Human Rights Commission, Chicago



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