Beware motorists! If anyone thought there was a grace period, or that the legislature and the police were not really serious about the January 2014 cell phone ban, they would be wrong. Just last Friday morning at 8:00 am, as … Continue reading
Join Laura tomorrow evening for Maine Township’s National Night out at Dee Park! National Night Out is a community event dedicated to rallying support to fight crime. This year’s theme is “See Something, Say Something.” All too often people moan … Continue reading
Join Laura Morask, Maine Township Trustee, for National Night Out Against Crime next Tuesday, August 5th at Dee Park. The National Night Out promotes “family fun and neighborhood unity” while also educating “residents on crime prevention and safety. We ask … Continue reading
The American Bar Association has announced it is now accepting nominations for its 8th Annual Blawg 100! Click here to vote for your favorite Blawg! These “blawgs” provide the legal community with up to date information on case law, state … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune conducted an investigation of over 4 million red-light camera tickets issued since 2007, and found roughly 9000 tickets were issued during red-light camera “spikes.” These drivers may be eligible for a refund. After the Tribune published its … Continue reading
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This past Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules approved the proposed rules for Illinois’ new medical marijuana program. Here are ten facts about the new system: 1. The law allows for 21 marijuana cultivation centers and 60 … Continue reading
A warrantless search? Of course that should be unconstitutional. We have been taught since we were children that the police may not search you or your home without a warrant. The group of us that went to law school, and … Continue reading
This past weekend, Governor Pat Quinn signed the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, also known as Ban the Box legislation, which prohibits employers from performing background checks until after an employer finds an applicant is qualified for the job … Continue reading
Earlier this month, the Chicago Tribune published an article examining the 193+ applicants who filed lawsuits against the Illinois State Police to increase the transparency of the concealed carry application denial process. The Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board is the … Continue reading
