Central Illinois

• Springfield man confirmed as U.S. Attorney for central Illinois, Springfield State Journal-Register
• Testimony: Alleged sexual assault victim feared "dungeon", Bloomington Pantagraph

Chicago area

• Burge defense rests, Chicago Tribune
• Consumer group threatens lawsuit over McDonald's Happy Meal toys, Chicago Business

Nation

• In law schools, grades go up, just like that, New York Times
• Judge blocks offshore drilling moratorium, Chicago Tribune
• Law firms express "growing enthusiasm" for contract lawyers, ABA Journal