Category Archives: law
Fireworks Laws in Illinois ?
Thinking about doing fireworks on your own, but unsure of the laws in Illinois? Here’s what you need to know: Like clockwork each Fourth of July, colorful displays of fireworks dazzle the night sky in celebration of the nation’s independence. … Continue reading
Naked Bike Ride—Chicago
Ah, I love this Chicago!!!Naked Bike Ride last night with over 1100 riders !!! After 20 years they still roll across people that have no idea the World Naked Bike Ride exists. Love all those surprised faces though, that has … Continue reading
Your gun or your ganja: It’s illegal for marijuana users to own a gun
You can use marijuana in Illinois, and you can own a gun – but you can’t do both at the same time. “If you’re a normal, everyday Illinois resident who uses marijuana regularly, whether it’s lawfully or unlawfully, it doesn’t … Continue reading
The little-noticed court decision that changed homelessness in America
Is there a right to sleep outside? Five years ago, a federal court issued a crucial ruling. People experiencing homelessness, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said, can’t be punished for sleeping outside on public property if there are no … Continue reading
Better Government Association Statement: Supreme Court FOIA Ruling Limits Transparency; Significantly Broadens Exemptions to FOIA
A unanimous Illinois Supreme Court ruling yesterday in a case called Chapman v. Chicago reverses a lower court’s ruling and blocks plaintiff Matt Chapman’s open records request for information from the City of Chicago’s Department of Finance. The court’s ruling … Continue reading
MASONRY IN A NUTSHELL
MASONRY IN A NUTSHELL You may have heard of “the world’s oldest profession.” But the world’s oldest organized profession was stone masonry. Ancient civilizations realized you had better know what you are doing if you are going to build with … Continue reading
The Anniversary of the Founding of Alcoholics Anonymous
88 years ago on June 10, 1935, Robert Holbrook Smith, a.k.a. ‘Dr. Bob,’ drank one bottle of beer to settle his nerves so he could perform an operation. It was the last drink he ever had. The date is celebrated … Continue reading
The 5-step “military method” for falling asleep in minutes
Sleep is vital to how we function. Poor sleep has been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and dementia. Sleep deprivation affects your mood, makes you less likely to remember things, and makes your immune system … Continue reading →