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Trump Removed From Primary Ballot By Illinois Judge Citing Insurrection Clause: '...Did Not Reach Its Conclusions Lightly'
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 10:51pm | 664Former President Donald Trump has been eliminated from the Illinois state ballot by a local judge, marking the third state to make such an attempt. What Happened: Judge Tracie Porter of Cook County, Illinois, delivered the extensive ruling on a Wednesday, directing the state election...
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As Illinois Legalizes Marijuana, Cook County Prosecutor Vacates Over 1,000 Low-Level Cannabis Convictions
Friday, December 13, 2019 - 4:47pm | 344Recreational cannabis use for consumers ageds 21 and older will become legal in Illinois Jan. 1 Ahead of the new law taking effect, Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx filed motions Wednesday to vacate more than 1,000 low-level convictions, according to a Wednesday ...