If you are arrested for DUI in Illinois, the officer’s written report may feel both one-sided and final. It is important to know that you can challenge this.
Police narratives often describe slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, poor balance, or “clear signs of impairment.” But those descriptions can be subjective, and they may not always tell the full story.
Today, police officers’ patrol vehicles and body cameras record DUI stops from start to finish. This footage can become powerful DUI video evidence. In some cases, it supports the officer’s account. In others, it directly contradicts it.
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Questions for Michael Roe about Illinois Child Support? Here’s a quick summary of the application of overnight calculations that affect actual child support. 
Recent changes to Illinois divorce law have reshaped how courts handle child support calculations when parents share parenting time almost equally. These updates reflect the state’s ongoing efforts to align financial responsibility with actual time spent with children, a critical issue in modern family law.
Illinois courts determine child support under the Income Shares Model codified at 750 ILCS 5/505. This model allocates support based on each parent’s income and the proportion of time the child spends with…
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Accident News | Romeoville, Illinois

A pedestrian was fatally struck in an early morning crash on Interstate 55 in suburban Romeoville on Sunday, prompting a temporary shutdown of southbound traffic, according to Illinois State Police. Authorities said troopers responded around 12:40 a.m. to the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 near Weber Road after receiving reports of a collision involving a pedestrian.

The individual was transported to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Officials have not yet released the victim’s identity pending notification of family members.

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Accident News | Chicago, IL

Two marked squad cars operated by the Chicago Police Department collided late Saturday night on the city’s Southwest Side, leaving three officers injured while responding to a service call. The crash occurred shortly before midnight near the 3900 block of West Cermak Road, police officials said.

Authorities confirmed the two law enforcement vehicles struck each other at an intersection as they were en route to an emergency situation. All three injured officers, identified as adult males, were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment of minor injuries. No additional injuries were reported in connection with the…
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The holiday season brought a flurry of patent litigation activity targeting retailers, with particular focus on e-commerce platforms, payment systems, and retail technology. Frequent filers included Alpha Modus, Near Field Electronics, VDPP LLC, and Cedar Lane Technologies, along with continued activity from various NPEs targeting retail operations and technology implementations.As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your…
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Harrison is proud to announce that seven of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists, and six attorneys have been named to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists. This year’s recognition spans across our capabilities, reflecting the firm’s commitment to excellence in serving our clients across private wealth law and family law.
 
Only the top 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers, and the top 2% of attorneys for the Rising Star recognition each year through a peer-influenced, research-driven process.
 
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Muchos ex detenidos han reportado que fueron abusados sexualmente o agredidos sexualmente mientras estaban confinados en el Centro de Detención Temporal Juvenil (JTDC) en Chicago, también conocido como el Audy Home. Estas acusaciones describen abusos que ocurrieron dentro de esta instalación gubernamental de detención juvenil donde se suponía que los jóvenes debían ser protegidos, no dañados.
Si usted o alguien que ama sufrió abuso sexual mientras estuvo detenido en el JTDC en Chicago, o en cualquier instalación en el país, usted tiene el derecho de presentar una demanda civil por daños monetarios contra las personas responsables y las entidades gubernamentales…
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Staffing shortages and overworked nurses in healthcare facilities can increase the risk of serious injuries among patients, as patients receive less attention, and fatigue among staff can lead to more errors when providing care. If you believe overworked nurses or other hospital staff are responsible for injuries to you or a loved one, contact Ankin Law by calling 312-600-0000 to schedule a free consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago. When Nurses Are Overworked: How Staffing Shortages Lead to Serious Injuries Nurses are often under a lot of pressure and do their best to provide sufficient care to patients,…
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If you own farmland in Central Illinois, you may be asking yourself: Should I Put My Farm in an LLC in Illinois? This is one of the most common and practical legal questions farm families raise when thinking about liability protection, succession planning, and long-term stability. The answer depends on your goals, but in many situations, forming an LLC can be a powerful tool in Preserving the Farm Legacy℠.
For families in Champaign, Shelbyville, Springfield, Decatur, Bloomington, and surrounding agricultural communities, farmland is both a business asset and a generational investment. Structuring ownership properly is not simply a paperwork exercise.
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Property owners, business operators, property managers, government agencies, and tenants can be liable for unsafe property conditions in Chicago, Illinois. Liability falls on either of these parties if they had an actual or constructive notice of the unsafe property conditions that contributed to your accident and resulting injuries. Simply put, they knew or should have known about the dangerous conditions through regular safety checks. Common unsafe property conditions include wet or slippery floors, poor lighting, dangerous staircases, and improperly maintained porches and decks. Evidence that can help you prove negligence in a Chicago premises liability case includes a photographic record…
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How to Evaluate Multiple Offers in a Chicago Home Sale: Why the Highest Offer Isn’t Always the Best
In a competitive Chicago real estate market, multiple offers are common. When they arrive, most sellers focus on one thing: the highest purchase price.
It’s understandable. A bigger number feels like winning.
But in a Chicagoland home sale, the highest offer is not always the strongest offer — and not always the one most likely to close.
Price matters. Certainty matters more.
Below are the key factors sellers should evaluate beyond the headline number.

1. Appraisal Risk in Chicago Real Estate
When…
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Many former detainees have reported that they were sexually abused or sexually assaulted while confined at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) in Chicago, also known as the Audy Home. These allegations describe abuse occurring inside this government-run juvenile detention facility where youth were supposed to be protected—not harmed.
If you or someone you love experienced sexual abuse while detained at the JTDC in Chicago, or at any facility around the country, you have the right to file a civil lawsuit for monetary damages against the responsible individuals and related governmental entities.
On this page, we’ll explain how civil…
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Why Would I Need Both A Trust And A Will? Isn’t The Trust Enough? The benefit of a trust, as most attorneys will tell you, is the ability to skip probate. An attorney will also tell you that when you Read More….
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Art Ask Agency v. Schedule A Does, No. 25 C 4359, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Oct. 9, 2025) (Coleman, J.).Judge Coleman denied plaintiff Art Ask Agency’s motion for default judgment and dismissed Art Ask Agency’s Schedule A copyright case for lack of personal jurisdiction pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2). The Court held that screenshots of Temu listings and allegations that products “could be” sold into Illinois were inadequate without proof of an actual Illinois sale or shipment.Key IP Rulings and Implications. The Court did not reach the merits of the copyright claim because personal jurisdiction was…
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Accident News | Chicago

Six people were taken to hospitals, including three who suffered critical injuries, following a chain-reaction crash early Sunday morning in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood, according to police. The collision occurred shortly after 3:20 a.m. near the intersection of West Addison Street and North Western Avenue on the city’s North Side.

Authorities said a black Honda sedan traveling eastbound on Addison Street allegedly ran a red light and crashed into a white Toyota SUV that was heading southbound on Western Avenue. The force of the impact caused the SUV to overturn and strike a nearby light pole.
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Accident News | Chicago, IL

A crash involving a passenger vehicle and a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus left 20 people injured on Chicago’s South Side Friday afternoon, prompting a large emergency response at a busy city intersection. The collision occurred around 4 p.m. near East Pershing Road and South King Drive, according to officials.

Chicago Fire Department crews, along with multiple ambulances and fire trucks, responded quickly to the scene to assist injured passengers and assess the situation. Authorities reported that 15 people were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment, while five others declined care at the scene.
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