Every semester/year I go through the same thing: I find a great law clerk who inevitably has to go back to school/graduates/fills up their new semester with lots of classes all day (silly them!). So every semester I inevitably go … Continue reading
In the past few weeks, Governor Rauner signed into law two bills that make exciting changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code. On July 31st, the Governor approved Public Act 099-0212, removing the prohibition against receiving Supervision as a sentence for … Continue reading
It is now a misdemeanor to let Fido freeze or to leave Heathcliff out in the heat. On August 7, 2015, Governor Rauner approved Public Act 099-0311, adding a provision to The Humane Care for Animals Act that makes it … Continue reading
This week our friend Sam Partida over at IllinoisCaseLaw.com posted the July 2015 update of criminal case law list. Providing links to the full cases, the list is a great resource for staying current with case law and includes six noteworthy cases … Continue reading
Last week’s blog about laws you didn’t know existed got us thinking about ideas and practices that are commonly mistaken for laws but really aren’t. Often, we hear about current laws through the community we live in and from family, … Continue reading
Following our posts regarding summer festival activities, this weekend is our local Taste of Park Ridge! The three day fest began yesterday and is sure to be a great event. In the past there has been some trouble at the … Continue reading
It’s been a long and hectic week at the Law Offices. The ever-changing, often dreary weather had the whole team down in the dumps. Maddy, our wonderful manager, got a flat tire while leaving work yesterday. And a seemingly never-ending to … Continue reading
If you were one of the lucky thousands to snag a ticket for the Blackhawks Stanley Cup rally tomorrow, or if you’re just planning to head into the city for the parade, there are a few things you should keep … Continue reading
This past weekend, Spring Awakening Music Festival took place at Soldier Field in Chicago. After Saturday’s festivities ended, 19 year-old Steve Vongkoth was found dead outside of the festival. Police suspect it was a drug overdose. Music festivals may seem … Continue reading
As summer approaches us and schools dismiss their students for vacation numerous summer music festivals are among us such as Spring Awakening, which starts this weekend. These festivals are designed with the intent to provide entertainment, with incredible light shows, … Continue reading
