Illinois

The state of Illinois was admitted as the 21st state on December 3, 1818. Although not its Capital City, Chicago is one of the leading cities in the US discussed in relation to political, enforcement, police brutality, and murder cases. Illinois is located in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Capital City of Illinois  is Springfield, and Illinois is nicknamed the “Prairie State”. The state bird is the Cardinal. The Purple Violet is the state flower and White Oak is the state tree. Its land area of about 58,000 sq. miles makes it the 25th largest state in the US. And, the population of approximately 12.8 million makes it the Fifth largest in the US. Chicago’s population of about 2.7 million, makes it the third most populous city in the US.

The National Law Review covers legal news coming out of Cook County, including the controversial sweetened beverage tax and its subsequent repeal and new paid sick leave employment requirements.

Chicago, and Illinois in general, was highly populated by immigrant workers in the early 1900s. Namely because of job-growth in textile, coal mining, industrial, and manufacturing jobs, the state became a hub for immigrants. Additionally, The Great Migration which swept through Chicago established a large community of African Americans, bringing famous jazz and blues music cultures to the city.

A number of US Presidents have been elected while living in Illinois. Most famously noted is Lincoln (where the Land of Lincoln logo is still seen on state license tags today). However, other Presidents including Ulysses S. Grant and Barack Obama were also residents when nominated into office. Hillary Clinton and Ronald Reagan were also born in Illinois. Two presidential libraries are in the state of Illinois as well.

Today, the state has a Democratic stronghold in elected offices. Although current governor and lieutenant governors are Republican (voted in 2015), the secretary of state, attorney general, comptroller, treasurer, and US Senators Class II and III, are all members of the Democratic Party. The state has voted Democratic in all elections to date, dating back to 1992. The state has a total of 18 congressional districts, with 11 delegates being Democratic and the other 7 members being part of the Republican party.

There are many prestigious law school located in Illinois, and in Chicago in particular.  For example, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is located in the heart of downtown Chicago.  DePaul University College of Law  is located in Chicago's famous Loop,  The University of Illinois and Loyola Law School are are also located in Illinois. 

The National Law Review covers litigation on the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, non-compete agreements, sexual harassment and training regulations and data breach/security issues. Visitors to The National Law Review will also find information on election news, Illinois Supreme Court cases, and all the latest legal news from Illinois.

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Mar
29
2017
Effective Now: New Data Breach Reporting Requirements in Illinois Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
6
2017
DEA Relaxes Requirements for Use of Automated Dispensing Systems in Long-Term Care Facilities — Is Illinois Next? Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
15
2022
Illinois Passes "Wage Protection" Law Targeting General Contractors Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
13
2023
Chicago’s New Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Delayed Six Months Much Shelist, P.C.
May
29
2009
Are You an Additional Insured? An Oral Contract May Not Be Worth the Paper It’s (Eventually) Printed On Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
9
2010
Fired Employees Entitled to Receive Continuing Workers' Compensation Benefits Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
18
2010
New Illinois Law Restricts Employer Inquiries into Credit History Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
26
2011
The Illinois Securities Law: The Remedy Is Rescission Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
7
2012
Closing the Talent Gap...Today and Tomorrow Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
26
2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Retainage Cap Into Law – Immediately Impacts Construction Contract and Loan Negotiations Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
2
2020
Pritzker Grants Health Care Facilities Civil Liability Immunity During COVID-19 Crisis Absent Gross Negligence or Willful Misconduct Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
17
2020
2020 Year-End Estate Planning: Planning in a Time of Uncertainty Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
30
2021
A Conversation With Courtney Mayster [PODCAST] Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
14
2022
New Reporting and Certification Requirements: Illinois Equal Pay Act Amendments Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
18
2023
Cook County Enacts New Paid Leave Ordinance Much Shelist, P.C.
May
29
2009
When Your Insurance Company Defends You...Will You Be Left with the Bill? Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
14
2009
Protecting Your IP in a Troubled Economy: A Modest (and Cost-Effective) Proposal Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
3
2010
Is Sunbelt Fading into the Sunset? Illinois Non-Compete Cases Generally Not Affected by Recent Decision Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
14
2011
A Guaranty Is a Guaranty Is a Guaranty, Except When It's Not: Understanding the Illinois Sureties Act Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
20
2011
Product Liability in Illinois: State Supreme Court Decision Favors Manufacturers Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
20
2012
Contractual Good Faith: Having Rights Doesn't Necessarily Mean You Can Use Them Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
9
2013
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements: Consideration Rules the Day, at Least for Now Much Shelist, P.C.
Oct
2
2014
The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act Can Lead to Costly Liability Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
6
2015
New Illinois Law Allows for the Removal of Mechanics Liens Through Lien Bonds Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
29
2017
Illinois Department of Public Health Proposes New Rules to Identify and Remediate Distressed Facilities Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
1
2020
Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance and Minimum Wage Increases Are Here – Are You Ready? Much Shelist, P.C.
May
29
2009
Business as Usual? How Smart Companies Can Survive in Trying Economic Times Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
23
2009
Your Policy Or Mine? Navigating the Shoals of Concurrent Insurance Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
13
2010
Jumping Ship: What a Departing Employee Can and Can't Do Before Leaving Employment in Preparing to Compete Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
14
2010
Beware the Allure of Smartphone Technology: Recording Others without Consent May Get You in Serious Trouble Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
27
2011
He's an Independent Contractor...Or Is He? Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
24
2011
Did I Really Sign That? When Signed Affidavits Are Altered Before Filing Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
21
2011
Q&A for Employers: Understanding the Impact of Illinois' New Civil Union Act Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
10
2013
Illinois' Firearm Concealed Carry Act Need Not Strike Fear In the Hearts of Employers Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
17
2014
New State Law Prohibits Most Illinois Employers from Asking About an Applicant’s Criminal Convictions Much Shelist, P.C.
 

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