Illinois Supreme Court
Recent News About Illinois Supreme Court
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Cabello: "Firearm manufacturing companies employ tens of thousands of hardworking Illinoisans in manufacturing, logistics, and components."
In his Aug. 14 Facebook post, Rep. John M. Cabello pointed out how many jobs may be at risk after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law targeting firearms manufacturers. On Aug. 12, Pritzker signed a bill into law that made it illegal for firearms manufacturers to advertise in a way that encouraged paramilitary activity, advertised to youths under 18, and to create a situation that could create an unsafe situation for the public at large.
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Marter to Pritzker: ‘We the People will not abide by your unlawful usurping of our Second Amendment right!’
Marter: ‘JB PRITZKER We the People will not abide by your unlawful Usurping of our 2nd Amendment Right!’ 14th Congressional District candidate Jim Marter has strongly condemned Governor JB Pritzker’s for passing a sweeping gun ban in the state. Marter expressed his concerns invoking the Constitution’s words. “JB PRITZKER We the People will not abide by your unlawful Usurping of our 2nd Amendment Right!” Marter, Kendall County Republican Party Chairman, said on Facebook. “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” “It’s time the well regulated militia arrest the criminal governor for crimes against ’We the People.’”
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Cabello: 'Major decisions on two controversial laws lay before the Illinois Supreme Court'
Whether or not a ban on certain firearms in Illinois and ending cash bail is constitutional is now in the hands of the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Grundy County board member Ridenour: Unseat Kilbride from Illinois Supreme Court
Grundy County Board Member Greg Ridenour opposes the retention of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride, saying he does the bidding of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).
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Report shows 'true' accounting of pension liabilities more than double what governments say; Expert: debt is 'utterly absurd'
Financial expert Mark Glennon of Wilmette says in his analysis of a new study on state and local pensions that the options available to reduce the substantial obligations facing Illinois funds include amending the state constitution or going through federal bankruptcy.
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GOP State House candidates echo Rauner's call for term limits
The political machine that is Illinois’ government is fueled by entrenched career politicians who have held elected positions for decades, a situation that must change for the state to prosper, GOP State House candidates and Gov. Bruce Rauner said.
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LaSalle state’s attorney awaits ruling on complaint over anti-drug policing unit
July became excruciatingly hot for LaSalle County State Attorney Brian Towne, after a formal complaint was filed against him and a letter was publicly posted accusing him of creating his own police force.