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.
10 arrested in recent suburban shopping mall robberies
A new Illinois task force is cracking down on retail robberies at suburban shopping malls.
New survey shows incumbent Democrats ahead by large margins in Illinois
The new Illinois survey looked at the contests for governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. In all three contests, there were major similarities.
Bailey calls new voter opinion survey showing Pritzker up big 'laughable'
The new Illinois survey looked at the contests for governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. In all three contests, there were major similarities.
New survey shows Pritzker, Duckworth, Raoul up big on opponents
The new Illinois survey looked at the contests for governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. In all three contests, there were major similarities.
Flood-damaged cars from Hurricane Ian may soon appear in Illinois, AG warns
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a warning to consumers on Tuesday to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles that may soon enter the used car market, which is already facing shortages nationwide.
SAFE-T Act Lawsuit: Illinois state's attorney sues Pritzker, Raoul over controversial law
Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe has filed a lawsuit to stop the SAFE-T Act. Rowe is suing Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul, saying he wants the controversial law to be declared unconstitutional.
Bridgeview company facing lawsuit for allegedly stealing wages from union carpenters
The state of Illinois is suing a Bridgeview-based construction company for allegedly stealing wages from union workers.
CPD has long way to go to win trust of young Latino and Black men, new survey shows
A follow-up report by the court-appointed monitor of the Chicago Police Department has found that many Black and Latino men still do not trust officers to treat them with “dignity and respect.”
Pritzker signs new Illinois law targeting retail crime rings
In a crackdown on coordinated retail theft, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new bill Friday hoping to boost business and tax revenue.
Chicago alderman's aide who tried to sell machine gun on city time claims it was an antique that didn’t work
A city worker and ward superintendent for embattled Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) is facing weapons charges after allegedly attempting to sell a machine gun while on the clock as a city employee, but his attorney said Thursday the gun is not working and a family heirloom.
Chicago Police Department gets extension to implement court-ordered reforms
Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the extension Friday, saying the previous timeframe was "unrealistic" for massive changes she expects will have a price tag of at least $50 million.