Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, has announced that Jonathan C. Ruud has been selected as an associate judge for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. The selection was made by a vote among judges in the circuit.
Ruud completed his undergraduate studies at Illinois Wesleyan University in 1999 and earned his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University in 2004. He is currently associated with Hanna & Ruud, LLC, located in Moline, Illinois.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a multistate settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line following an investigation into its business practices during COVID-19. The agreement includes reimbursements for consumers and new requirements for company conduct during emergencies.
A former U.S. Postal Service worker in Chicago faces felony charges after allegedly stealing customer checks while on duty, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced April 9th. The case highlights ongoing efforts by state authorities and federal partners against crimes affecting consumers’ trust.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul presented his proposed fiscal year 2027 budget before a Senate committee in Chicago on Apr. 8., highlighting revenue generation efforts amid expanding duties under new laws and challenges posed by recent federal actions.
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