Illinois postal workers accused of faking business to cash in on COVID-19 relief
An Illinois couple has been charged after allegedly each receiving two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $40,000 while also receiving federal disability benefits and employed by the U.S. Postal Service.
Dolton, Thornton Township leaders call on Pritzker and others to remove Tiffany Henyard
Local leaders and residents from Dolton and Thornton Township are urging Illinois officials to take immediate action to remove Tiffany Henyard from her roles as mayor and supervisor.
Former Illinois caregiver charged after elderly patient suffers severe burns from hot shower: AG
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul alleges the caregiver failed to check the water temperature before placing the resident in a hot shower.
Illinois sues after Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship
Illinois, along with several other states, filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.
New Illinois laws: AG highlights legislation on AI, worker protections, and crime victim support
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted four new laws from his office set to take effect on Jan. 1.
Grubhub to pay $25M in settlement over alleged deceptive business practices
Grubhub Inc. will pay $25 million to settle a dispute over alleged deceptive business practices with the Illinois attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission.
Illinois AG investigation finds longstanding issues within Joliet Police Department
A three-year investigation by the Illinois Attorney General found a history of excessive force within the Joliet Police Department.
Raoul investigation finds longstanding issues within Joliet PD
A three-year investigation by the Illinois Attorney General found a history of excessive force within the Joliet Police Department.
Illinois Labor Department files bankruptcy claims against Foxtrot, Dom’s Kitchen to recover unpaid wages
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is working to recover more than $3.8 million in unpaid wages and benefits for over 350 employees left jobless after their employers abruptly shut down earlier this year.
Illinois officials brace for fight as Trump vows to use military for deportation plan
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
Trump's plan to use military in deportations is a 'terrible idea,' legal expert says
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
FBI investigating more offensive text messages
The FBI is working to track down whoever is behind another wave of offensive text messages, this time targeting the Latino and LGBTQ communities.
FBI investigating more offensive text messages
The FBI is working to track down whoever is behind another wave of offensive text messages, this time targeting the Latino and LGBTQ communities.
Illinois establishes Conviction Integrity Unit to review cases of possible wrongful convictions
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office has announced the creation of a new unit dedicated to investigating potential wrongful convictions across the state.
Racist texts circulating across US, including in Illinois
Federal and state investigations are underway as racist, offensive text messages circulate across the country, targeting Black Americans.
Illinois AG reacts to judge overturning state's gun ban
A federal judge in downstate Illinois has ruled against the state’s “Protect Illinois Communities Act," declaring that the 2023 gun ban violates the Second Amendment.
Illinois AG investigating racist texts targeting Black residents
The messages, originating from unknown numbers, began popping up on cellphones following Election Day.
Federal judge overturns Illinois gun ban, citing Second Amendment
A federal judge in downstate Illinois has ruled against the state’s “Protect Illinois Communities Act," declaring that the 2023 gun ban violates the Second Amendment.
Racist text messages targeting Illinois residents
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul publicly condemned the texts, releasing a statement in which he expressed anger and concern.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul talks voter security on Election Day
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks about all the precautions regarding voter security and discrimination on Election Day.