Illinois Supreme Court
Recent News About Illinois Supreme Court
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State Supreme Court Justice Kilbride among Madigan allies to fall under shadow of bribery scandal
With the continuing scandal swirling around Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan regarding the ongoing Commonwealth Edison bribery investigation, reputed Madigan allies – such as Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride – are finding themselves increasingly targeted by campaigns to remove them from power.
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As state's high court asks for more money, Caulkins calls for more focus on probation over incarceration
Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is all for properly funding the state's court system but wants to focus on keeping inmates out of prison.
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From Chambana Sun
Caulkins says naming of Chicago alderman's wife as state's top judge 'adds fuel to the fire' of people leaving state
The election of Chicago Alderman Ed Burke’s wife as the state’s most-powerful judge at the same time he is facing a federal corruption indictment has state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) raging against what he sees as the machine here in Illinois.
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Bloomington mayor accused of using city funds for girlfriend's trip
Contrary to his demand for an apology from a website editor, Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner owes the city one, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) contend.
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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.