This past weekend, an over-zealous Bears fan ran onto Soldier Field during a pre-season training camp practice. The man was charged with felony criminal trespass in a place of public amusement and held on a $10,000 bond. This incident raises … Continue reading
This past June, Governor Quinn quietly signed legislation clarifying an ambiguity in the Illinois sealing statute. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2. The changes made to the statute includes fixing a loophole in Section 5/2(c)(2) which lists the offenses that may qualify for … Continue reading
Of the ten thousand inmates at Cook County Jail, at any given time, at least 3,000 of those individuals suffer from a mental illness. Cook County Sheriff, Tom Dart, sat down with WGN news to discuss the ever-pressing issue of … Continue reading
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
