Breaking legal news for Wednesday, July 21

Central Illinois

• Another cash settlement proposed for former CWLP employee, Springfield State Journal-Register

Chicago area

• Blagojevich defense rests without testimony from ex-gov, Chicago Sun-Times
• Attorney: DNA match should mean release of double-murder suspect, Daily Herald
• Judge orders Conrad Black released on $2M bond, Chicago Tribune
• Accident or murder? Attorneys spar in Hernandez trial, Daily Herald
• Ex-Streets and San boss found guilty of rigging hiring, Chicago Tribune

Southern Illinois

• St. Clair County to hold Amnesty Day for those charged with minor offenses, Belleville News-Democrat
• Cancer-causing asbestos: Can you take it home from work?, Belleville News-Democrat

Nation

• Prosecutor can be personally sued over search of journalist's home, 10th Circuit rules, ABA Journal