Central Illinois

• Sheley berates public defender, Peoria Journal Star

Chicago area

• Friends abuzz about Chicago attorney's new job: ambassador, Chicago Business
• Man rides motorbike in court, Northwest Herald
• Kelly fallout: Girlfriend considering legal action, Chicago Sun-Times
• Officials seek to bar release of convicted priest from prison, Chicago Tribune

Southern Illinois

• State's Attorney Goetten gets back to civilian job, Alton Telegraph