As of January 1, 2025, Illinois is only the fifth state to ban corporal punishment in schools -- both private and public schools. Shockingly, 17 states technically allow corporal punishment in all...
CHICAGO, IL – On Friday, January 24th, former Chicago Public School gym teacher, Andrew Castro, was sentenced in a horrific case of grooming and sexual abuse against three young students. Castro...
We know by now that tornadoes in Chicago are possible, but what about tornado-like snow storms? This is just one way that some would describe a snow squall. Thanks to the notorious lake-effect,...
On January 1, 2025, the Illinois minimum wage increased to $15 per hour and $9 per hour for tipped workers. Here's everything you need to know. In this Article: Illinois Minimum Wage Law Chicago...
When it comes to working full-time, balancing responsibilities both inside and outside of the office is essential. That’s why certain laws, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), are...
New amendments made to the Illinois Whistleblower Act (“IWA”), 740 ILCS 174/1 went into effect as of January 1, 2025. House Bill 5561 made changes to whistleblower laws to improve protections for...
In less than fourteen hours, 1,000 people from across Chicagoland registered to receive a free $20 voucher for a safe Uber ride home on New Year's Eve. According to the Illinois State Police, New...
Workplace injuries can be stressful and overwhelming. Workers' compensation was designed to support workers with financial assistance while they recover from their injuries. Most employers in...
Chicago winters continue to live up to its reputation as several inches of snow and ice accumulate on the city's roads and sidewalks. With such treacherous conditions, slip-and-fall accidents are an...
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