High court: Pleading guilty does not prevent innocence claims
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — People who plead guilty to crimes are not automatically precluded from later asserting claims of innocence, the state’s...
10 lawsuits over COVID-19 restrictions merged in Sangamon County court
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court agreed to combine 10 lawsuits challenging indoor dining bans across the state with existing...
Four Sangamon Co. restaurants ordered closed temporarily for violating COVID-19 mitigations
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — Four restaurants in Sangamon County that continued to offer indoor dining in defiance of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19...
Judge finds Pritzker acted lawfully to mandate health guidance for schools
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – A Sangamon County judge on Monday ruled Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration has power under state law and the...