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Illinois lawmakers clash with state Supreme Court over bias training for judges
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The Judicial Quality Act passed out of a state Senate committee Wednesday, despite opposition from the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Illinois Supreme Court candidate Harris accused of ethical breach involving nephew’s case
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A retired appellate judge said that a discussion that Illinois Supreme Court candidate Shelly Harris had with her about a pending case involving his nephew has led to a complaint to the state agency that investigates judicial misconduct.
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Breaking: Former judges, prosecutors urge Illinois Supreme Court to reform bail
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The state Supreme Court is urged to reform the bail system statewide, ensuring that defendants would not be held in custody awaiting trial only because of their poverty.
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Illinois high court to consider how much time is too much for youth crime
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The Illinois Supreme Court will consider whether a sentence of 50 years without parole for a 16-year-old violates the state and federal constitutions. Courts nationwide and in Illinois have struggled with where to draw the line for crimes committed by juveniles.
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Charles Freeman, first black Illinois Supreme Court justice, to retire
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Illinois Supreme Court justice since 1994, Charles Freeman announced he is stepping down. P. Scott Neville Jr. will replace him. Freeman was the first African American to serve on the state high court; Neville will be the second.
Cook County Judicial Primary Election March 2018
Cook County prosecutor Gerber coaxed wrongful conviction, appeal states
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Attorneys for convicted murderer say that prosecutor Michael Gerber engaged in “egregious conduct” that led to wrongful conviction based on thin evidence in Wheeling murder case. Gerber, now serving as judge by appointment, is a candidate for a full term on the bench in March.
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Report: Judging bail reform impossible because officials withhold key data
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The county judges and sheriff make meaningful review of bail reforms difficult by withholding key data, the Civic Federation reports.