For the first time in 10 years Illinois has added a new course to the requirements for high school graduation. Effective July 2016, at least one semester of civics will be required for students to receive a diploma. Many wonder what the … Continue reading
While we wrap up a shortened but hectic week here at LauraLaw, we are all taking some time to reflect, as the rest of the Nation does, on the terror attacks of September 11, 2015. While it is hard for … Continue reading
Over the past year or so marijuana has become increasingly decriminalized throughout Illinois. Last year, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced that her office would not prosecute small marijuana possession cases, and at the beginning of this year, a … Continue reading
On Sunday afternoon, as the Cubs perfected a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Miguel Montero rocked a grand slam, Kris Bryant launched an absolutely monstrous 495-foot home run, and a 27-year-old fan named Christopher Hilton ran onto the field. … Continue reading
Another busy week, capped by a busy Friday, has led us to this 7:00 p.m. Fun Friday Frolic. Somewhere between driving all over Cook County for court and meeting with law clerk applicants and new clients in the office, we … Continue reading
In what is becoming one of our favorite features each month, our friend Samuel Partida, Jr. at IllinoisCaseLaw.com has posted his August 2015 update of criminal cases published in Illinois. Mr. Partida has created an excellent blog, and we honestly … Continue reading
This past Friday, Bruce Rauner signed into action a bill that has been dubbed “Rocket Docket.” This bill, which was envisioned by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, aims to prevent extended jail time for non-violent shoplifters and trespassers. Using this bill … Continue reading
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
After another long, busy week here at LauraLaw, including court appearances every day and two new clients, Laura set off for Kansas to help her son move into his new apartment, and the rest of us took to Tim’s new … Continue reading
