The Latest Breaking News from Virginia Kendall

Feds say they’ll answer Ed Burke’s question about Danny Solis testimony by Aug. 31

Solis’ public testimony more than four years after he was outed as a government cooperator could turn out to be among the most closely watched in years at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, if it happens.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

Illinois’ assault weapons ban back in effect for now after ruling by federal appeals judge in Chicago

Appellate Judge Frank Easterbrook put a hold on an injunction that had been issued against the law last week by a federal judge in southern Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2023

Federal appeals court in Chicago asked to intervene after judge blocks assault weapons ban

The request comes just two weeks after the same court, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, declined to take similar action when a federal judge in Chicago refused to block the law.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2023

Bid to block Illinois’ new assault weapons ban now before federal appeals court

The case of Naperville gunshop owner Robert Bevis appears to be the first to challenge the ban in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A federal judge found it constitutional.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023

Illinois judge strikes down state's ban on high-powered guns

CHICAGO — A downstate judge on Friday struck down the ban on high-powered firearms and high-capacity ammunition magazines that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law earlier this year, a ruling the Illinois attorney general’s office immediately appealed to the state Supreme Court.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 4, 2023

Federal judge denies motion to block Illinois assault weapons ban

The decision appears to be the first from a federal judge considering whether the ban comports with a U.S. Court Supreme decision.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2023

Judge rejects motion to dismiss class action on turkey pricing

A federal judge has declined to dismiss an antitrust case against several turkey suppliers including agribusiness giants Cargill and Hormel Foods Corp.

Tribune News Service · Nov 25, 2022

New judge wants to move up Ed Burke’s racketeering trial, but calendars are full

Burke faces charges of using his seat on the City Council to steer business to his law firm in schemes that involved the Old Post Office, a Burger King and a Northwest Side redevelopment project.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022

Feds land hefty prison sentence, indictment in fight against Chicago carjackings

U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall sentenced Elias Quinones-Figueroa to more than 12 years in prison for stealing a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe in 2020 while pointing a .22-caliber pistol at the victim.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2022

Feds want nearly 34 years for producer who pleaded guilty to trafficking young Indian actresses in Chicago

CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors are asking for up to 34 years in prison for a former Indian movie producer who pleaded guilty to running a Chicago-based sex-trafficking ring that lured unsuspecting young actresses from their home country to the U.S., where authorities said they were forced into prostitution, physically abused…

Chicago Tribune · Jun 3, 2022