Chicago Legal Blog

Part of Chicago's appeal as a city is its seamless ability to meld its storied past with its highly metropolitan present and future. Visitors to the city may encounter residents who have lived in the same Chicago neighborhoods for more than six decades as well as new...

For most married couples in Chicago, memories of their wedding days are filled with happy images and pleasant reminders. They remember the people who came to share in their day, the special moment of exchanging vows and the fun of celebrating at their receptions. Few...

Here in Chicago most people try to obey crosswalk signage and lights to avoid getting hit by cars. With wide crosswalk paths and activation buttons that tell a light when a pedestrian is ready to go, most Chicago streets are fairly safe to cross for both cars and...

Winter precipitation has begun to fall in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. While all of the snow can make the natural scenery of the city more beautiful, all of the rain and sleet that often accompanies the white fluff can make roadways slippery and area bridges...

The untimely death of popular Hollywood actor Paul Walker in a fiery car crash has brought the dangers of motor vehicle accidents to the forefront of many Chicago residents' minds. While some people may believe that the flames that engulfed Walker's car were unusual,...

Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. As the holiday season approaches it will keep getting busier as people hustle to visit with their families and loved ones. Travelers may notice construction crews performing...

A good teacher can inspire young minds to do great things. Here in Chicago there are many wonderful educators, but a recent incident reveals that one of those encouraging individuals lost his life in a terribly unfortunate way.A fifth-grade teacher at Memorial School...

Many of the car accident stories that Chicago residents read about note that accident victims died instantly or that they died shortly after arriving at the hospital. However, some victims of auto accidents hold onto life under the care of trained medical...

Though many accidents in and around Chicago occur late in the evening or when travel conditions are less than optimal, some car accidents occur when circumstance appear reasonably calm.A midday two-car collision west of the city took the life of a 23-year-old Hinckley...

Most Chicago residents understand how quickly traffic and roadway safety can change. From runaway shopping carts to distracted, texting pedestrians, Chicago-area drivers must always be vigilant to prevent unnecessary, tragic collisions and car accidents with...