Adults who are 21 or older can have marijuana for personal use in Illinois. Those who are 18 up to 21 can only have marijuana if they have a medical use card. There are specific limits that apply for possession for those who can legally have it. Anyone, including...
On Jan. 1, 2020, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use -- but that still doesn’t mean that you can’t end up facing charges over marijuana possession. Whether you’re a resident of the state or just visiting, it’s smart to...
A Glenview man is facing serious charges after an accident that killed his girlfriend, according to local sources. Police in Illinois arrested the man after a car accident that claimed the life of a 28-year-old woman who was a passenger in the car at the time of the...
Drunk driving charges are serious, especially when someone is arrested for a second, third or even fourth offense. Defendants often lose their driving privileges, and a conviction on some DUI charges can even send them to prison. Indeed, an Illinois woman who is...
An Illinois woman was recently arrested following a single-vehicle accident in which no one was injured. Police believe that she was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the wreck. She is facing multiple criminal charges, including aggravated DUI and one...
Facing drunk driving charges is a serious matter. This type of criminal allegation can have serious consequences, including jail time and loss of driving privileges. Certain factors can exacerbate the situation, too. For example, a DUI charge for an incident that also...
Illinois consumers use credit cards for all kinds of reasons. Some prefer to keep one on hand in case of emergencies while others use them to fund large purchases. But even the most focused consumer can easily find him or herself buried underneath a mountain of credit...
A woman is in police custody following an alleged drug sale. Following an interaction with a confidential informant, police in Illinois arrested her for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver. A judge set her bail at $25,000, which she has...
A head-on collision ultimately ended in drunk driving charges for one man. Illinois police charged the alleged drunk driver with one DUI charge and two separate counts of aggravated DUI. Police also say that he did not have any car insurance and issued a citation for...
Whether you have never gotten in trouble with the law or currently face allegations of criminal activity, changes in the law can affect any part of your life. However, not everyone is aware of the policy changes that could affect them, starting this year. Five new...
