Chicago police are reporting an uptick in theft during the coronavirus pandemic – even as businesses are closing and people are closing themselves in their homes. If you’re one of the people accused of stealing something during the pandemic (or if you were accused of stealing something before people started closing businesses), you might want…
If you’re like many people, your court case has been on hold for weeks (or even months) because the courts have been closed for in-person proceedings. But now, after being closed for months, a handful cases are starting to move through the system. Many hearings are still being held by video conference to help avoid…
“Should I reopen my business while the stay-at-home order is still in effect in Illinois?” Many people are asking that question – especially after seeing our neighboring states reopen local businesses. But if you’re in Illinois, it’s a hard no. That’s because if you reopen your business despite Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, you’re facing…
The weather is finally getting nicer, the sun is shining and the days are longer – and we all have to stay at home. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has triggered a “Stay-at-Home” order that’s in place until April 7 (as of now, anyway), and if you violate it, you could be facing all kinds of…
Cook County has (sort-of) closed its courts for at least a month – but that doesn’t mean that if you’re in trouble, you can’t get help. And the courts are still running, although “there will be fewer cases,” according to a statement from Chief Judge Timothy Evans’ office. If Your Loved One is in Jail…
