Chicago area

• Court blasts judge for comparing drug dealer to Hitler, Chicago Tribune
• Tribune creditors want to sue Zell for vaporizing their investment with LBO, Chicago Business
• Woman sues CTA, says she was dragged 20 feet by bus, Chicago Tribune

Southern Illinois

• Court silent Monday on award for Collinsville sisters killed by trooper, Belleville News-Democrat

Nation

• Law firm bonus isn't "wages," court says, if no set formula applies, ABA Journal