According to Karen Berkowitz of the Pioneer Press, on Friday a Lake County Circuit Judge ruled that with it’s assault ban ordinance last year, Deerfield defied Illinois legislation enacted 5 years prior that gave exclusive power to the state in … Continue reading
According to Brody Woodell of wquad 8, legal Marijuana in Illinois is closer to happening than the public may think. The main reason being of course the recent election of Governor J.B Pritzker, who has stated in the past that … Continue reading
Per Erick Stock of Wglt.org, Illinois doctors want a voice in the states debate over recreational Marijuana. The Illinois State Medical Society and its president Paul Pederson have expressed concern about legalization, although they haven’t tipped their hand about what … Continue reading
By: Timothy Black It’s high time Illinois joins the blitz of states legalizing recreational cannabis. Earlier this month, with the swearing-in of J.B. Pritzker as the State’s 43rd Governor, “the conversation has shifted from ‘if’ to ‘when” recreational cannabis will … Continue reading
Opinion Piece by: Jake Morask Per Dana Vollmer of Illinois Public Radio, the Illinois Supreme court has to decide “what is a life sentence?” They will make a decision on whether sentencing a 16 year old to a 50 … Continue reading
Happy New Year! We at Laura Law hope it’s a fun and safe one for everyone. There are some New Illinois laws that we thought it be nice to cover. Mike Riopell and Mary Wisniewski of the Chicago Tribune … Continue reading
In keeping with our Lauralaw six year tradition I want to usher out 2018 with a traditional Friday Frolic to usher in a Happy New Year and to thank our clients who daily put their trust in us to take … Continue reading
By Jake Morask Per Debra Cassens Weiss of the ABAJournal, a Transgender Woman’s ongoing lawsuit against Chicago’s ban on topless female performances at liquor establishments will be allowed to proceed thanks to U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood. Bea Sullivan-Knoff … Continue reading
Per Megan hickey of CbsChicago, the Chicago Department of Transportation is pushing for new traffic cameras that would monitor who blocks busy intersections. Drivers are already pretty pissed off about the idea, although a study from Northwestern University Transportation Center … Continue reading
Per Megan hickey of CbsChicago, the Chicago Department of Transportation is pushing for new traffic cameras that would monitor who blocks busy intersections. Drivers are already pretty pissed off about the idea, although a study from Northwestern University Transportation Center … Continue reading
