Chicago area

• Chicago won't enforce sidewalk clearing ordinance, Chicago Tribune
• Star witness in Peterson case prepares for hearing, Chicago Sun-Times
• Abbott settles state lawsuits for $22.5 million, Chicago Business
• Groom: I'm guilty in Huntley wedding brawl, Chicago Sun-Times

Southern Illinois

• Caseyville couple file suit against alleged fraudulent investor, banks, Belleville News-Democrat
• Trial opens Monday in whistleblower retaliatory discharge case, Madison/St. Clair Record

Nation

• Fannie Mae GC could earn up to $3 million annualy despite bailout, ABA Journal
• Are jobs of nonequity partners at risk?, ABA Journal