IL Attorney General Press Archives

State AGs Urge Congress to Rescind OCC's True Lender Rule

25 State Attorneys General, led by Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, urged Congress to rescind the OCC's True Lender Rule using the Congressional Review Act. The rule would allow predatory lenders to evade state usury laws through 'rent-a-bank' schemes, potentially harming consumers with high interest rates.

Illinois AG Sues 14 Manufacturers Over PFAS Contamination

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against 14 manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals." The lawsuit alleges these companies knowingly caused widespread contamination of Illinois' natural resources and drinking water supplies.

State AG Sues Salvage Yard for Pollution and Dumping

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against Mowery Auto Parts and its owners following a fire that caused significant air and water pollution. The suit alleges environmental and public health dangers, unpermitted dumping, and the open burning of tires. An agreed preliminary injunction requires the company to investigate and clean up contamination.

Illinois AG Sues Kankakee Chemical Facility Owners for Air Pollution

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a lawsuit and two consent orders against the current and former owners of a Kankakee chemical facility for violations of air pollution control standards. The companies, Kensing LLC and BASF Corporation, will pay a total of $178,000 in civil penalties.

Illinois AG amends lawsuit against Trump Tower for environmental violations

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has amended a lawsuit against Trump Tower for alleged continued violations of environmental laws, specifically regarding underreporting water discharge into the Chicago River. The amended complaint seeks to prevent further violations and civil penalties.

Illinois AG Sues CWLP Over Coal Ash Release

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against City, Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) for allegedly releasing over 700 tons of fly ash in August 2021. An agreed interim order requires CWLP to evaluate the incident and prevent future releases while the lawsuit is pending.