NCAA agrees to $70 million settlement fund in head injury case
The NCAA has agreed to provide a $70 million settlement fund to settle a head injury lawsuit.
Attorneys for restaurant say former mayor should disclose medical details
Lawyers for a restaurant being sued by the city of Chicago say a former mayor should reveal his medical reasons for not testifying in case.
Judge withdraws from Michael Jordan lawsuit, criticizes plaintiff’s lawyers
A judge decided to withdraw from a lawsuit filed by the NBA legend against a supermarket chain.
Man accused of attacking mothers pushing strollers in Chicago
Prosecutors allege that a man attacked two women as they pushed strollers while walking in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
Woman arrested after killing baby for resembling father
A woman accused of killing her newborn baby because of his resemblance to his father has been charged.
Solitary confinement shown to wreak havoc on the mind
Researchers say that solitary confinement, used widely in prisons, has damaging effects on the brain.
Lawsuit settlement reached in Archdiocese of Chicago abuse lawsuit
A $3.5 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit involving allegations of sex abuse.
Travelers across nation stranded by deep freeze
Travelers across the country have been stranded as a result of the extreme cold weather.
Vet group halts donations over refusal to stand for Pledge
An Illinois vet group decided to halt donations to a Park District over an official’s refusal to stand for the Pledge.
Lawsuit alleges woman fired from job for needing oxygen tank
A lawsuit is alleging that a hotel desk clerk was fired for needing an oxygen tank.
Creator of Beanie Babies to pay $53 in tax evasion case
Ty Warner has reportedly agreed to pay a $53 million penalty in a tax evasion case.
NBA star’s ex-wife files suit over endorsement deal proceeds
The former wife of Dwayne Wade has filed a lawsuit over the athlete’s endorsement deals.