Center Square: Illinois Supreme Court refuses to reconsider earlier ruling on biometric privacy law
The Illinois Supreme Court has refused to reconsider an earlier decision that found violations of the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act occur each time an unauthorized scan is made. The same four justices who decided a new BIPA violation occurs every time an unauthorized scan is made, such as a finger scan, ruled against White Castle in a petition for a rehearing.
Chicago Tribune: Ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot sued to keep a letter about the city treasurer secret from the Tribune. Will Brandon Johnson continue her fight?
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is so far continuing a public records legal battle he inherited from predecessor Lori Lightfoot over a letter regarding alleged misconduct at the city treasurer’s office.
Sun-Times: El Milagro workers praise settlement of labor charges
Employees at tortilla manufacturer El Milagro celebrated a legal settlement Thursday that they said protects them from harassment and retaliation for complaining about working conditions.
WTTW: Second installment of 2022 Cook County property tax bills will be months late, again
Cook County property owners are set to get a four-month reprieve on their property tax bills, as delays that began more than a year ago have yet to be resolved. The bills are expected to be available Nov. 1 — and due Dec. 1, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said.
NBC Chicago: Owner of Bella Notte Italian restaurant in Chicago citing city fines, crime for closure and move to suburbs
A family-owned Italian restaurant in Chicago closed for good this week after being in business for more than 25 years. Owner Ramon Aguirre said the cost of doing business now in the city has become too much.
CBS Chicago: St. Charles police arrest five people in connection with human trafficking enterprise
A human trafficking bust ends in arrests in suburban St. Charles. There are disturbing details and arrests following a months-long investigation into human trafficking, and the victims are all women from South America.
WCIA: SAFE-T Act lays out guidelines for people currently behind bars pre-trial to transition to no cash bail system
In the Sangamon County Jail, there are about 280 people behind bars pre-trial. By Sept. 18, people charged with forcible felonies like first-degree murder, criminal sexual assault or kidnapping could have a hearing within 90 days to be considered for release.