Source: AP Photo/Charles Rex ArbogastEveryone deserves a warm, dry, and safe home. But for several years, residents at an apartment complex in Harvey dealt with no heat, collapsed stairs, criminal activity, and several other unsafe living conditions. All while being expected to pay their rent in full.
After several ignored orders from the City of Harvey to renovate, the owners of the apartment complex on 144th and Halsted were told that the buildings were uninhabitable and must be evacuated by October 28, 2023. However, when it came to notifying the tenants of the imminent eviction, the landlord and the
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Because of the hard work of labor unions throughout U.S. history, workers have more rights than ever before. However, the work is far from over as large corporations continue to find opportunities to infringe on the rights of their employees. When a Chicago Department of Aviation (CDOA) employee’s grievances went unheard and management refused to go to arbitration, our firm stepped in and prevailed. For 
During pregnancy, the umbilical cord is the lifeline of the baby. This tube-like structure transports oxygen and nutrients to the fetus via the mother’s placenta as well as removes waste from fetal circulation.
The number of medical devices used to help diagnose, treat, or cure a patient is endless. A medical device is any apparatus, instrument, machine, implant, appliance, software, material, or other similar agents that are manufactured to be used for a medical purpose.
Chicago has a known history of police misconduct and police brutality that has torn communities apart and left them having to fend for themselves. Police officers have a sworn duty to protect and serve. However, due to the lack of accountability, there is an entrenched distrust between community members and the police in Chicago and other cities in Illinois. No one should be in fear of injury or, in the worst cases, death at the hands of police.
When a person receives a cancer diagnosis, fighting their disease is not their only battle. Many times, cancer patients are unable to work while receiving treatment, which may cause financial hardship for them and their families. Between the lost wages and medical bills, the financial burden can become overwhelming.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has a responsibility to keep its passengers safe as they ride around the city. Many rely on the L trains to get them to work, doctor appointments, and other important responsibilities. So what happens when disaster strikes? What steps must you take after being a victim of a train crash in Chicago?