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Juneteenth Becomes a Federal Holiday On Thursday, June 17th, President Joseph Biden signed a bill into law making Juneteenth an official federal holiday. Juneteenth takes place every year on June 19th. Next year Juneteenth falls on a Sunday, so the first paid holiday will come in 2023. Illinois government facilities will be closed on Friday, June 18th to recognize the
Expanding on Personal Injury Prime Law Group, LLC is excited to announce that we are expanding our personal injury practice. Whether you were in an accident, bit by a dog, or suffered from medical malpractice, Prime Law Group has you covered. In addition, if you fell victim to a slip and fall case or wrongful death you may be entitled
The Eviction Process in Illinois With the world creeping back to normal in regard to the pandemic, eviction laws in Illinois are as well. During the pandemic emergency laws were passed, stalling all evictions. In Illinois specifically, Governor Pritzker signed an executive order making it harder to evict. The order was issued to expire June 30th but has been extended.
Date: June 3, 2021 By: Attorney Jean Butler Exploring Guardian ad Litem What is GAL? To begin, GAL stands for Guardian ad Litem. In short, GALS are lawyers appointed to help with issues surrounding the children involved in a divorce case. GALS will conduct investigations to decide the best possible outcomes for children involved. A GAL will more than likely interview
Date: May 20, 2021 By: Attorney Andrew J. Mertzenich Illinois Evictions During the Pandemic Being a tenant to a landlord has its up and downs and that is especially true nowadays. With the onset of COVID-19 many uncertainties and questions were raised. One of the most important questions asked was “can I be evicted during the pandemic?” This articles main purpose is
Date: May 13, 2021 By: Attorney Andrew J. Mertzenich Evictions & the COVID-19 Pandemic With the introduction of Covid-19 the world around us has changed big time. No matter who you are, it can be assumed Covid-19 has changed your life in some way. One of the biggest concerns and changes we have seen during the pandemic is the situation with housing
Date: May 12, 2021 By: Attorney Andrew J. Mertzenich FEMA: COVID-19 Pandemic Funeral Expenses It is safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world. During these times people have been affected in all sorts of ways. Whether it be financial loss, physical sickness, or mental pain, the pandemic has had an affect on all of us. Throughout the pandemic
Date: May 7, 2021 By: Attorney Mario Sankis Defining Property Crimes in Illinois Seeing the differences among crimes like burglary, robbery, and larceny can be hard because they have many things in common. As a result, this makes them hard to sort through. This article is to help everyday people better understand the differences between the 3 crimes mentioned above. Therefore, a
Date: May 6, 2021 By: Attorney Mario Sankis The 2nd Amendment & FOID Cards in Illinois Times seem to be changing when it comes to individuals and the 2nd Amendment in Illinois. Since 1968, people seeking to purchase a gun have been forced to get FOID cards. A FOID card is a special form of identification in Illinois. Individuals who want to
Date: April 28, 2021 By: Attorney Nicole O’Connor Insurance for Dog Bites Most usually, an individual who has been bit by a dog or animal in general, seek compensation through the courts. In certain circumstances though, the person who was bit, does not always want to press charges. If your dog bit your friend, it can be assumed that your friend does