Attorney General Kwame Raoul Archives

AG Raoul to streaming companies: Don’t show cigarettes

— August 13, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ top attorney is asking American video streaming services to avoid showing tobacco products in shows and movies to young viewers. In a letter sent to companies…

Illinois to share in $700 million settlement with Equifax
— July 25, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois residents could be eligible for up to $20,000 in compensation for damages they suffered as a result of a massive data breach at the credit-reporting bureau…
Suburban Republicans object to Sterigenics settlement
— July 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD – A clash over a court filing that would pave the way for the reopening of a medical sterilization company linked to increased cancer rates could result in a special legislative…
Attorney general calls for greater regulation of ‘deceptive’ energy suppliers
— April 27, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Tuesday called for greater regulation of alternative retail energy suppliers, many of which go door-to-door using “deceptive…

AG Raoul joins coalition urging FDA to act on cannabis products
— July 21, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — As more states move to legalize the use of marijuana and other cannabis-related substances, state officials across the country are urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Attorney General Raoul warns public not to fall for flood damage scams
— June 21, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — As Illinois residents take stock of damages caused by record floods which led to disaster proclamations being issued in 34 counties, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is…
Illinois AG joins fight against citizenship question on census
— April 8, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 17 other state attorneys general Tuesday in opposing a citizenship question on the 2020 U.S. Census. Sixteen local governments…