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Illinois Supreme Court to hear 4 civil cases in March term
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear four civil cases in its March term, including a challenge to a teenager’s conviction for driving under the influence of cannabis and a dispute involving produce wholesalers being sued over allegedly contaminated cilantro that caused an E. coli outbreak.
Panel rules law doesn’t bar inclusion of American flag on petitions
A group of candidates running for office in Tinley Park should be reinstated to the April 1 election ballot after being removed for including images of the American flag on their nomination petitions, a state appellate panel held.
Fired school official’s retaliation claim to proceed
An elected McHenry County school superintendent who maintains her criticisms of the county board led to her firing has adequately alleged a claim for a violation of her right to free speech, a federal judge ruled.