A Palatine-area bar recently got into some legal “hot water.” In the mix were a former American Idol contestant, a bartender, and a nasty bar fight. On July 8th, a confrontation between patrons and bar staff concerning a knocked-over table erupted into physical blows. The former American Idol contestant, who was asked to leave along...
Read MoreRecently, a man in Connecticut was sentenced to 120 days in prison for "breach of peace" after getting into a fight with his girlfriend and destroying some of her property, including killing her pet fish. While this may seem like a fairly minor (though cruel) crime, it shows just how quickly domestic matters can escalate...
Read MoreWhile it may be fun to imagine, the rules of the board game Monopoly do NOT actually extend into the real world. That includes the use of Chance and Community Chest cards. But in particular, the "Get Out of Jail Free" card. This card is just no substitute for having a knowledgeable, experienced, criminal defense...
Read MoreUsually, when you order a pizza, you just get dough, cheese, some pepperoni or whatever other toppings you wanted. And maybe some breadsticks. Every now and again, however, life can throw you a curve ball and you find yourself with something unexpected. For example, if you ordered pizza from a certain Papa John's in Washington...
Read MoreViolent crime in Chicago is a serious epidemic that has been on the rise in recent years, leaving law enforcement scrambling to find new solutions. Turning to technology has opened up new options that provide better information and help police target certain locations in their fight on crime. Unfortunately, this can end up just sending...
Read MoreAccording to a judge in Ohio: yes, they can. A man was charged with aggravated arson and insurance fraud, but claimed that he made an effort to save some possessions and flee his burning home. A cardiologist reviewed the man's pacemaker device and concluded that what he described doing was improbable. While the man's defense...
Read MoreCollege students utilize any number of different transportation options when commuting from dormitory room to classroom. Some students use a car, a bicycle, a moped, or a motorcycle; and some have been known to travel by unicycle. But one particular Texas State University student has chosen to travel in a little pink Barbie Jeep. What...
Read MoreThis year’s entries were some of the best yet! Students throughout the Chicagoland area sent us their essays, we carefully reviewed them, and we now have a winner. So without further ado, the winner of our 2017 Chicagoland Scholarship is… Congratulations, Karolina! Thank you for sharing your story with us, and best of luck to...
Read MoreIn this modern Internet age, many people looking for love rely on websites to find dating partners. A man looking for love on Craigslist learned the hard way why it is sometimes a mistake to do so. Having found a woman who was looking for “dating,” the pair then checked into a motel room. It...
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