TITLE VII PROTECTION FOR TRANSGENDER PEOPLE CHALLENGED
The Trump administration is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hold that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of…
Burr Ridge, Darien, Hinsdale and Willowbrook officials to explore the possibility of joint acquisition of Sterigenics property
Willowbrook and three of its neighboring communities are considering jointly acquiring the Sterigenics property in Willowbrook. Burr Ridge, Darien and…
Most Drivers Don’t Stop For Pedestrians Waiting At Marked Crosswalks
Signs are everywhere on Illinois streets, reminding drivers to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk, even if there’s no stop…
6 Pedestrians Killed In July Alone In Chicago As Experts Blame Distracted Driving, More Cars On Roads
One-third of the 23 pedestrian deaths so far this year happened while the pedestrians were in a marked crosswalk, officials…
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs new law protecting survivors of domestic violence
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law that is designed to protect survivors of domestic violence on Wednesday, Aug.…
Sterigenics to reopen Willowbrook plant after installing new equipment to reduce emissions of cancer-causing gas
Sterigenics will be cleared to resume operations at its suburban Willowbrook facility after installing new equipment intended to dramatically reduce…
Children’s tragic deaths turned the spotlight on failures at DCFS
As cases of children facing abuse and losing their lives continue to stun the public, lawmakers are looking for answers…
Inspection finds ‘deficiencies’ in patient rights at hospital that treated Marlen Ochoa-Lopez’s baby after he was cut from her womb
Poor communication between law enforcement and medical staff violated patient rights standards in the case of a newborn who was…
Illinois gun licensing bill prompted by Aurora mass shooting fails, but supporters vow to bring it back
Backers of the “Fix the FOID” act, which was largely a response to a mass shooting in Aurora in February,…
Karen Munoz will be teaching a chair yoga segment for LAP’s volunteer training
Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program helps lawyers, judges, law students and other legal professionals with mental health disorders. The training…