Former CPS Teacher, Andrew Castro, Sentenced in Case of Grooming and Sexual Abuse
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 plead guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under 13;...
What is a Snow Squall and Why Are They So Dangerous?
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, Chicago and the surrounding areas are particularly susceptible to this...
Illinois Minimum Wage Increase effective Jan 1, 2025
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 Minimum Wage Ordinance Can I be fired for asking about the minimum...
New Illinois Whistleblower Laws & Protections | 2025 Update
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 workers who report their employer’s wrongdoings or illegal...