A 27-year-old Cook County Sheriff's Officer was killed in a December 17 crash. At approximately 4:00 p.m., near the intersection of Joliet and Davey Roads, two vehicles and a light-duty box truck all collided. One of the vehicles was driven by Sheriff's Officer...
Month: December 2018
Birth injuries can lead to life-changing disorders in babies
For an Illinois family, the birth of a child can be an exciting time. Learning that your child suffered injuries during the birth process can mar this momentous occasion and cause you distress and concern as you learn more about the impact of these injuries. In some...
Jury awards $7 million in Illinois wrongful death case
A Cook County Circuit Court jury has awarded the family of a deceased Vietnam veteran $7 million in a wrongful death case. The verdict was reached late on Wednesday, December 12.64-year-old Patrick Stein was a Vietnam veteran living in Matteson. Due to the trauma of...
Who determines the rating of a nursing home?
Nursing homes in Illinois are certified and regulated by several agencies, both federal and state. While each agency is separate from the next, their jurisdictions do sometimes overlap.It is the duty of the Illinois Department of Public Health to ensure a nursing home...
Glenview man charged in death of construction worker
According to recent reports, a 26-year-old Glenview man is facing charges stemming from an accident that involved the death of a 59-year-old construction worker on a Tri-State Tollway. The charges include possession of a controlled substance, driving under the...
