The U.S. Supreme Court has just visited the question of the authority of law enforcement to conduct a warrantless search of a cell phone, incident to an arrest. Read more
This past Sunday, June 15th, the Governor signed new legislation into law which now prohibits police departments in Illinois from assigning ticket minimums within a prescribed time period to their officers. Read more
Attorney General Lisa Madigan has addressed the issue of whether public school districts are subject to either municipal or county zoning ordinances. Read more
On February 2, 2015, Governor Rauner announced the companies that would receive the State’s coveted medical marijuana dispensary and cultivation center licenses. Read more
With the passage of Public Act 98-0506, the Illinois legislature recently amended Section 12‑610.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/12- 610.2) regarding the use of electronic communication devices while an individual is operating a motor vehicle. Read more