Date: July 1, 2021 By: Attorney Andrew J. Mertzenich Supreme Court Does Not Lift CDC’s Eviction Ban To begin, a group of a landlords and realtor groups have requested that the CDC’s eviction moratorium be lifted. However, as of June 29th, the Supreme Court is refusing to lift the moratorium. In a 5-4 vote the U.S Supreme Court sided with renters,

Julia Almeida Attorney Date: June 29, 2021 By: Prime Law Group, LLC Julia Almeida Joins Prime Law Group We are excited to announce the hire of attorney Julia Almeida. Julia’s main practice is in family law. In addition to family law, Julia has experience in criminal defense, bankruptcy, and probate matters. Furthermore, she was a child prosecutor for the McHenry County State’s

Fourth of July Firework Laws in Illinois The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, which means celebrations are sure to ensue. With that being said, many are familiar with fireworks and their tie to the holiday. However, some may not realize or understand the laws regarding fireworks in the state of Illinois. It goes without saying that our Independence Day

Fly-By-Night Roofers With summer in full effect, it brings with it at times intense thunderstorms. That being said, many are aware of the potential damages that may proceed following a severe storm. Whether your roof was damaged by hail or a broken limb from a tree, storms can leave an impact. Therefore, it is important for you to choose the

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

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: 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: April 21, 2021 By: Attorney Tracy McGonigle Animals & Environmentalism A Legal Perspective in the Wake of the Pandemic Prime Law Group, LLC’s very own Tracy McGonigle will be joining a group of speakers to discuss animals and environmentalism. The symposium is brought to you by Northern Illinois University, College of Law, and is viewable to the public through