by Jonathan Cole | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why Some Cities Are Covering Flock License Plate Cameras With Trash Bags. What Illinois Families Should Know! Across the United States, including in Ohio, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Illinois, a growing number of communities are questioning the use of automated license...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
When “Crime-Fighting” Tech Becomes Everyday Surveillance: License Plate Readers and Mission Creep Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), sometimes referred to as “Flock cameras”, were introduced and marketed as tools to help law enforcement catch serious offenders,...
by Jonathan Cole | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Estate Planning for Business Owners: Planning for a Smooth Business Succession in Illinois For many Illinois business owners, their business isn’t just a source of income, it’s a lifetime of hard work, sacrifice, and pride. But surprisingly, many owners spend far more...
by Jonathan Cole | May 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Illinois Passes Landmark AI Accountability Bill, What It Means for Everyday People Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a topic of science fiction, it’s part of our daily lives, from search tools to customer support, healthcare, and more. But as these...
by Jonathan Cole | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
How Divorced Parents in Illinois Choose Schools and Plan Their Child’s Education Divorce changes many things for families, but one thing that should remain steady is a child’s education.For divorced or separated parents in Illinois, choosing a school and planning a...
by Jonathan Cole | May 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
USCIS Policy Shift: Most Green Card Applicants Must Now Apply From Abroad In a major change announced on May 22, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum that is reshaping how many foreign nationals will pursue permanent...
by Jonathan Cole | May 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Risks of Delaying Divorce When You Are Already Separated Many couples separate long before they officially file for divorce. Sometimes it feels easier to wait, emotions are raw, finances feel uncertain, or life just gets busy. But in Illinois, remaining legally...
by Jonathan Cole | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Benefits of Postnuptial Agreements in Illinois When people hear the word “prenup,” they usually think of an agreement signed before marriage. But many couples don’t realize that Illinois law also allows married couples to enter into postnuptial agreements, and in...
by Jonathan Cole | May 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Where Do Pets Go When You Have Children in an Illinois Divorce? Understanding Illinois’s New Approach to Companion Animals For many families, pets are not “property”, they are part of the family. When parents divorce, one of the most emotional questions that arises...
by Jonathan Cole | May 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Good and Bad Reasons to Request a Child Support Modification in Illinois Life doesn’t stand still after a divorce or parentage case, and Illinois law recognizes that child support orders may need to change over time. But not every reason justifies a modification, and...