Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois on January 1st, 2020. On that date, Illinois became the 11th state to allow residents to use limited amounts of recreational marijuana legally. Now Illinois residents can grow, use, and sell small quantities of marijuana, and people can still use medical marijuana in limited circumstances. Many people do not realize that even though Illinois and other states have made marijuana legal, it is still against federal law to possess and use marijuana. Illinois’ Recreational...

New Good Time Rules for Prisoners in Illinois

posted on 1/28/22

An Illinois prisoner has served a lengthy prison sentence for an armed robbery committed when he was 19 in 1995. He understands that he made a huge mistake that cost...

A devout Catholic woman has been married for over 20 years. She and her husband have raised four healthy, happy children who are now adults. She knows that she and her husband have drifted apart somewhat due to the stress of their jobs, but she is completely shocked when he comes to her and tells her he wants a divorce. Divorce is not an option for her due to her religious beliefs. She's wondering whether she may be able to...

A husband and father of three children decided that the time had come to get a divorce. His wife has become increasingly hostile and tries to poison his children against him. She has even attempted to fake a domestic violence situation. One of the husband's best friends from high school is friends with the wife on Facebook. The wife had blocked her husband long ago, but the friend took a screenshot of the wife out with friends at a high-end...

How to Obtain Certificates of Innocence in Illinois

posted on 1/21/22

A man was found guilty in Illinois of one count of being an armed habitual criminal and three counts of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. He was...

The Chicago business couple has had a lot of ups and downs in their relationship. They met on a popular dating app and thought perhaps they would finally find someone with whom they were compatible. The woman moved into the man’s condo. Unfortunately, as time went on, his abusive habits began to surface. At first, he started controlling who she spent time with on her phone. Then he became more physically abusive. She decides that it is time to call...

Five years after getting divorced, a mother who has legal and primary physical custody of her children begins tripping and falling. At first, she thinks it is just because she is tired and clumsy, but as her symptoms continue to grow, she decides it is time to visit the doctor. She's diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and is given a cane. Over time, she learns that she may lose her ability to walk. Even now, she is finding it challenging to...

2022 FOID Law and Concealed Carry Changes You Should Know About

posted on 1/8/22

At the start of a new year, a Chicago businessman decides to head to the gun range to try out his new Sig Sauer that he got for Christmas. He...

A couple recently went through a long and contentious divorce. Two months after the divorce was finalized, the wife's mother was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer that is aggressive. As an only child, the wife felt that it was her responsibility to take care of her mother. She has moved to an apartment in Minnesota near her mother. However, now she realizes that their current child custody agreement will not work. She would like to petition the court to...

After a very contentious divorce in Illinois, a father is dismayed to learn that he does not have primary physical custody of his children. Now his spouse is contemplating moving with his children to Florida. He is concerned about continuing his parental bond with his children and would like to FaceTime them regularly. His ex-wife comes up with convenient excuses every time he tries to FaceTime his kids. Now he is wondering about his rights regarding FaceTiming when he does...

Five years ago, a Chicago couple decided to get divorced. They have three young children under the age of 12. The wife has accepted a position in Cape Girardeau in Southern Illinois. Her ex-husband is highly concerned that he will not spend enough time with his children if she moves. It is a six-hour drive to her potential new location. He wants to fight his spouse's move away from Chicago. In 2016, Illinois divorce and family law changed significantly. One...

Illinois’ “Faith’s Law” Expands the Definition of Grooming

posted on 12/23/21

Governor JB Pritzker recently signed House Bill 1975, also called “Faith’s Law,” into law. The law, named after Faith Colson, who experienced sexual abuse as a student, expands the definition...

Inverness, Illinois, offers residents in the Chicagoland area a unique experience. Nearly all of the residential lots in Inverness are at least one acre in size. In most of the residential streets in the village, residents can meander through the countryside, enjoying the rolling landscapes and natural beauty of Inverness. With more employees than ever working from home and only occasionally commuting into Chicago, Inverness has become even more popular for professionals and families. Despite living in one of the...

A real estate agent and his wife have saved for the last few years in an attempt to build a custom home in Kildeer, Illinois. They recently adopted three children after having difficulty conceiving. After building their custom home, they finally moved from Chicago to Kildeer, looking forward to providing their children with fun days enjoying the lake and forest. Unfortunately, their dream life started to crumble when the wife realized that her husband had no intentions of helping with...

Hawthorn Woods is a village 40 miles northwest of Chicago in Lake County, Illinois. With a population of around 8,500 and plenty of natural scenery, Hawthorn Woods is a popular location for families seeking to leave the busy city life of Chicago behind for a more natural and spacious setting. Hawthorn Woods has been named the safest place to live in Illinois, and it is also the fifth safest in the country. While Hawthorn Woods is one of the most...