
May 15, 2026
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition challenging an EPA proposal affecting toxic emissions limits for ethylene oxide used by commercial sterilizers. The group argues rolling back recent protections endangers public health based on scientific evidence linking exposure with increased cancer risk.
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May 15, 2026
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against an Ogle County man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material. The arrest follows a coordinated investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies as part of ongoing statewide efforts against online exploitation.
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May 12, 2026
A Glenview woman faces multiple felony charges after allegedly defrauding an Illinois disability assistance program out of more than $44,000. Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office will continue efforts against fraud targeting vulnerable residents.
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May 12, 2026
A Virden man received a sixteen-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material involving minors under thirteen years old. Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted continued collaboration among state agencies targeting such offenses across Illinois.
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May 8, 2026
A federal court has struck down recent Trump administration tariffs after a legal challenge led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. The decision found these import taxes unlawful under current statutes. The ruling follows ongoing efforts from multiple state attorneys general challenging executive authority over trade policy.
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May 8, 2026
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that two men have pleaded guilty for selling illegal firearms. Both were sentenced to more than seven years in prison as part of efforts against gun trafficking across Illinois.
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May 7, 2026
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a legal victory ensuring continued homeland security funding after contested cuts by the Trump administration were reversed by court order. The ruling affects emergency preparedness programs across several states including Illinois.
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May 6, 2026
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a settlement requiring Vee Pak LLC (Voyant Beauty) to pay $625,000 over allegations of illegal no-poach agreements impacting temporary workers. This concludes litigation totaling more than $2.5 million recovered for affected employees.
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May 5, 2026
A Rock Island County judge has found Ryan Rogers to be a Sexually Violent Person following prosecution by Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office. The decision keeps Rogers in state custody under ongoing review by health authorities.
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May 4, 2026
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined other attorneys general in opposing a proposed U.S. Postal Service rule allowing certain firearms shipments by mail. The coalition warns this move could increase illegal gun access across states including Illinois.
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