Different Types of Discrimination
There are many ways in which employees and potential job candidates can face unlawful discrimination at work. Here are some…
What is a Deposition?
A deposition is under oath testimony given in a lawsuit. For example, if you are involved in a car accident…
Civil Lawsuits for Sexual Assault at a Hotel
Many survivors of sexual assault may not realize that they may have the right to sue and receive monetary justice…
Illinois Gender Violence Act
The Illinois Gender Violence Act, 740 ILCS 82/1 et seq. (“IGVA”), enacted in 2004, protects victims of sexual violence by creating a…
Civil Justice for Criminal Attacks
Generally, Illinois law does not impose a duty to protect another from the criminal conduct of a third party unless…
Know Your Rights: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes discrimination against people with disabilities illegal. The Act applies to employment, transportation, public spaces,…
U.S. Supreme Court Extends LGBTQ Rights in Landmark Opinion
Recently in a historic decision, the Supreme Court of the United States issued another victory for LGBTQ rights. SCOTUS ruled…
CPD Officers to Face Discipline if dash cameras are not working
CPD'S Interim Superintendent John Escalante has warned that officers will face disciplinary action if they don’t make sure the video…
DCFS late in probing more than 300 child abuse, neglect claims: audit
Chicago Tribune Reports A new report released Thursday detailed additional problems at the state's troubled Department of Children and Family…
$1.5 million restitution in state building fraud
SPRINGFIELD — The former head of a Peoria-area construction firm, which received nearly $60 million in state contracts for building…