Chicago area

• Lombard man says legal team failed him during assault trial, Daily Herald
• Judge delays decision on Block 37 receivership, Chicago Business

Central Illinois

• Scheuring says  "it's time to face new challenges" as he announces plans to retire as 8th Judicial Circuit Judge, Quincy Herald Whig
• Florida woman pleads not guilty in Beason case, Springfield State Journal-Register
• Trial of former deputy clerk postponed, Bloomington Pantagraph

Southern Illinois

• Sauget fire chief charged with drunken driving in village vehicle, Belleville News-Democrat