Federal judge weighs challenge to Illinois gun ban
(The Center Square) – After hours of oral arguments Wednesday, a federal judge now has the case challenging Illinois’ gun ban with a ruling on a preliminary injunction expected in the weeks ahead. Plaintiffs say they are
Unprecedented Texas abortion pill ruling sparks debate about 'judge shopping'
Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — An unprecedented ruling by a single federal judge in Texas on mifepristone is raising concerns of “judge shopping” in a legal clash that could reshape abortion access in
Families of police brutality victims gather to turn 'grief into action'
Islam Dogru/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Families of Black men killed by police or gun violence have come together to brainstorm how to turn their “grief into action” to prevent continued instances of police violence.
Whole Foods closes flagship San Francisco store over employee safety concerns
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (SAN FRANCISCO) — Whole Foods is temporarily closing a large store in downtown San Francisco due to concerns over employee safety, the company said on Wednesday. The closure arrives roughly a week after the high-profile
Manhattan DA receives new suspicious white powder envelope: Police sources
Kena Betancur/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The New York City Police Department is responding to a new threatening letter sent to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, according to police sources. The sources told ABC News the letter contained
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he still wants to implement a graduated income tax
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that he is still seeking to implement a graduated income tax on Illinoisans after a previous attempt was rejected by voters. Pritzker discussed a multitude of issues at a
Jon M. Chu steering adaptation of musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' for Amazon Studios
Nick Argo/©Academy Museum Foundation Call it the Amazon Technicolor Dreamcoat: Deadline reports Jon M. Chu, veteran of Crazy Rich Asians and the musical In The Heights, has inked a deal with Amazon Studios to bring Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
States split $462M settlement with e-cigarette company
(The Center Square) – Colorado will receive $31.7 million from a $462 million multistate settlement with electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs, Inc. Colorado joined California ($175.8 million), the District of Columbia ($15 million), Illinois ($67.6 million), Massachusetts
Illinois to share in $462 million Juul settlement
Illinois will share in a $462 million settlement with e-cigarette manufacturer Juul as part of a deal that will also require the company to end misleading advertising that officials say understated the dangers of vaping.
Fox News sanctioned by judge in Dominion defamation case over discovery delays
Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A judge overseeing Dominion Voting System’s $1.6 billion defamation suit against Fox News on Wednesday imposed a sanction against the network after it made “misrepresentations” to the court and potentially