Chicago mayoral election: Raoul endorses Johnson, Green supports Vallas
After securing a series of promises he hopes will improve the lives of African Americans, vanquished mayoral challenger Ja’Mal Green on Wednesday endorsed Paul Vallas over Brandon Johnson in the April 4 mayoral runoff.
Ja’Mal Green endorses Vallas in runoff; Kwame Raoul first statewide official to back Johnson
After securing a series of promises he hopes will improve the lives of African Americans, vanquished mayoral challenger Ja’Mal Green on Wednesday endorsed Paul Vallas over Brandon Johnson in the April 4 mayoral runoff.
Founding fathers didn’t own AR-15s or large capacity magazines, Pritzker and Raoul argue in defense of ban
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Thursday filed a brief defending Illinois’ assault weapon ban, arguing the weapons restricted by the newly enacted law aren’t commonly used for self-defense and that large capacity magazines are accessories — not “arms.”
Retired Illinois officers angry at board’s delay on concealed-carry law
Thousands of law enforcement officers left out when Illinois adopted a federal law allowing police agency retirees to carry concealed weapons saw their fortunes reversed Jan. 1 with a state law granting them permission.
Illinois Supreme Court to hear SAFE-T Act arguments in March as AG attacks ‘grab-bag’ of arguments against it
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear arguments next month on whether the far-reaching SAFE-T Act and its elimination of cash bail is unconstitutional, as a Kankakee judge ruled the end of last year.
Illinois AG sues makers of 'forever chemicals'
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is suing chemical companies like 3M claiming they are hiding the dangers of PFAS. Raoul wants to continue to monitor and identify the contamination.
Illinois Attorney General sues 3M, other makers of ‘forever chemicals’
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is suing the makers of so-called forever chemicals that have contaminated multiple sources of drinking water, saying the companies hid threats to public health and the environment.
McHenry County's lawsuit against Illinois over assault weapons ban heads to federal court
McHenry County's lawsuit against the state of Illinois over its assault weapons ban is headed to federal court.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul appeals decision derailing bail reform in 64 counties
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Friday appealed to the state’s highest court to overturn a Kankakee County judge’s ruling earlier this week that partially derailed a new law abolishing cash bail.
Illinois to receive $1.5 million in settlement with Google, iHeartMedia
Illinois has reached a settlement with Google and iHeartMedia after the companies allegedly ran misleading ads.
Illinois to receive $1.5M in settlement with Google, iHeartMedia
Illinois has reached a settlement with Google and iHeartMedia after the companies allegedly ran misleading ads.
Illinois aims to crack down on abusive student loan debt collection practices
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his support Tuesday for a lawsuit against 15 trusts that purchased student loan debt and then allegedly used illegal practices to get borrowers to pay up.
Illinois aims to crack down on abusive student loan debt collection practices
The lawsuit alleges 15 trusts hired debt collectors that used false and incomplete documentation to shake down borrowers.
2022 Illinois Midterm Election Results: Secretary of State, Attorney General, other state offices
After months of primaries and campaign events, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals are finally here.
Illinois AG Raoul urges FDA to approve over-the-counter birth control pill
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a 21-state coalition urging the Food and Drug Administration to approve the country's first over-the-counter birth control pill.
Illinois AG Raoul urges FDA to approve over-the-counter birth control pill
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a 21-state coalition urging the Food and Drug Administration to approve the country's first over-the-counter birth control pill.
Illinois AG Raoul files lawsuit to stop Albertsons-Kroger merger
Kwame Raoul believes the merger could severely reduce competition, leading to increased food prices.
Raoul, DeVore clash in first and only Illinois attorney general debate
As Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore faced off, they also disagreed about the SAFE-T Act and whether the attorney general might be able to prosecute Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Raoul, DeVore clash in Illinois attorney general debate
As Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore faced off, they also disagreed about the SAFE-T Act and whether the attorney general might be able to prosecute Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Schaumburg, Gurnee, Oak Brook crime: 10 arrested for shopping mall robberies
A new Illinois task force is cracking down on retail robberies at suburban shopping malls.