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Illinois Employment Laws for 2025
Illinois Human Rights Act Amendments Period to File Complaints: On January 1, 2025, several amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”) will go into effect. Notably, the amendments more than double the time period for filing a charge of … Continue reading
Qualified Immunity For Police is in Jeopardy Due to Lack of Police Officer Understanding
I hear a lot of cops worrying about how politicians might try to get rid of “qualified immunity.” But instead of worrying about a hypothetical, to me there is a much larger issue happening right now that most cops are … Continue reading
This Illinois General Assembly Bill on the Way to Illinois Law is Very Dangerous !!!
🚨IL HB 5164 Alert! The Illinois House has just passed this bill to move to the Senate! This bill is extremely dangerous! It would allow “Migrants” and criminals to: -Not wait 6 months to change their name-Allows the proceedings to … Continue reading
Grounds of Deportability: When Legal U.S. Residents Can Be Removed
Even someone with a green card (lawful permanent residence) can, upon committing certain acts or crimes, become deportable from the United States and removed. The View is Melting Down Over Trump’s New Border Czar Pick, Tom Homan “What he is … Continue reading
Why Do Policemen Touch Your Tail Light When They Pull You Over?
Whether or not you have ever been pulled over in your vehicle by a police officer, you have probably wondered about this age-old strategy: policemen touching tail lights when they pull you over. This occurs when a police officer gets … Continue reading
Illinois Ends Cash Bail on Monday, September 18, 2023
On Monday, in Room 100 of the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, history will be made. Mary Marubio is the presiding judge of the Pretrial Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. “People who have recently been arrested and who are … Continue reading
The Chicago Summer Shooting Season runs from 12pm Friday of Memorial Day weekend thru 6am Tuesday of Labor Day weekend.
Summer in #Chicago2023: 217 killed, 908 wounded2022: 249 killed, 1,106 wounded2021: 313 killed, 1,468 wounded2020: 346 killed, 1,604 wounded2019: 172 killed, 890 wounded2018: 210 killed, 924 wounded2017: 240 killed, 1,068 wounded2016: 276 killed, 1,292 wounded2015: 213 killed, 998 wounded2014: 158 … Continue reading
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
Cunningham Law Stifling Tow Companys’ Shady Practices Takes Effect January 1, 2025
Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, State Senator Bill Cunningham’s new law eliminates questionable fees towing companies charge and gets rid of shady shakedowns over lifesaving medical devices. “I was furious to find out that car owners cannot recover their personal medical devices, … Continue reading →