If you plan drinking a few beers while watching the big game this weekend, make sure you don't get behind the wheel, because the police will be out in
Illinois Cracking Down on Synthetic Drugs
In an effort to cut down on synthetic drug overdoses, Illinois has passed legislation to move the substances to a higher classification with stricter
What are Mitigating and Aggravating DUI Factors?
Drunk driving laws are complex, and because no two cases are the same, Illinois has to consider a whole host of options at their disposal when
Underage Drinkers Immune From Trouble If They Call For Help in Illinois
A host of new laws took effect on January 1, and while we detailed five of them back in this blog, one new law that slipped under the radar was the
Therapy Dogs Will Soon Be Allowed in Illinois Courts
Man's best friend will soon be allowed in Illinois courtrooms in an effort to help calm the nerves of children who have been asked to
5 New Illinois Laws That Go Into Effect in 2016
A whole host of new laws are set to go into effect when the ball drops this New Year's Eve. In fact, a total of 237 new laws are set to go into effect
Teen DUI Rates on the Decline
New data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that underage DUI rates have tapered off over the last 14 years.The
Parental Neglect Law In Illinois
Home Alone is an all-time classic Christmas movie, and it centers around 8-year-old Kevin McAllister and the hi-jinks he gets into when he's
Chicago Police Rarely Held Accountable For Actions
New data suggests that the vast majority of Chicago police officers who receive multiple citizen complaints go undisciplined, according to findings