by Jonathan Cole | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
What the Jacqueline Stevens v. ICE Decision Means. A Plain-English Guide for Illinoisans? Have you ever wondered what happens when a federal agency doesn’t respond properly to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request? A recent federal appellate decision out of the...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
What the In re Alice D. Decision Means for Illinois Families and Guardianship Proceedings? When a court terminates a parent’s rights here in Illinois, it’s one of the most serious actions the law allows, permanently changing a child’s legal relationship with a parent....
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Temporary vs. Plenary Guardianship in Illinois: What’s the Difference? When a loved one suddenly becomes unable to make decisions for themselves, families are often forced to act quickly, sometimes without understanding all of their legal options. In Illinois, probate...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Drug Users and Gun Possession Means The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a major decision involving the Second Amendment and a long-standing federal gun law that had barred people who use illegal drugs, including marijuana, from...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Oak Park Votes to Cancel Flock Cameras to Protect Residents’ Privacy In the summer of 2025, the Village of Oak Park took a high-profile step in balancing safety with civil liberties when its Board of Trustees voted to terminate the village’s contract with Flock...
