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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Jul 8 2015	The Importance of Venue in Litigation	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct 15 2015	Illinois Court Lacked Jurisdiction Over Claim For Additional Workers' Compensation Benefits Following Settlement Of Common Law Claim	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan 25 2016	Public Duty Rule Abolished by IL Supreme Court and How It Impacts Your Local Police and Fire Depts	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar 22 2016	Zero Tolerance: Employer Liability/Employee Rights Under Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
May 28 2016	State Appellate Court Considers if School Board Violated Open Meetings Act	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul 24 2014	Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Employee Who Fell While Bringing Treats for Co-Worker	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Aug 6 2014	Illinois Court Dismisses Physician Lawsuit Seeking Information by Hospital in Assessing Potential Employment	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov 11 2014	City of Chicago Owed No Duty To Pedestrian Who Crossed Street Outside Of Crosswalk	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov 13 2014	Illinois Plaintiff's Verdict Taken Away As Approaching Train Presented Open and Obvious Danger To Pedestrian Crossing Tracks	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Dec 22 2014	Illinois Governor Signs Legislation Reducing Size of Civil Juries	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb 17 2015	House Bill Seeks to Amend Illinois' Premises Liability Act	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar 11 2015	Michael v. Precision Alliance Group, LLC: Proving an Employee's Termination was Caused by Employer's Retaliation	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
May 25 2015	Illinois Supreme Court Rules Against ER Physicians in Interpretation of Good Samaritan Act	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul 8 2015	"I Have to Pay a Volunteer What?" Liability to Volunteers under the Fair Labor Standards Act	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct 5 2015	Illinois Supreme Court - The Limitation of Damages in Employment Discrimination Cases: A Case Analysis	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct 15 2015	Concealment Of Plaintiff's Death Voids Subsequent Settlement	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov 10 2015	Illinois Appellate Court Offers First Insights into Section 8.1b’s AMA Impairment Rating Report Provision	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Dec 7 2015	Illinois Workers' Comp: Are Petitioners Required to Submit AMA Impairment Rating Reports Into Evidence?	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Dec 28 2015	Overview of Affordable Care Act’s Potential to Mitigate Future Damage Claims	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan 26 2016	Illinois Supreme Court Rules Credentialing Applications are Discoverable in Case Against Hospital	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar 22 2016	Consideration and Non-Compete Agreements: The State of the Law in Illinois	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr 28 2016	Illinois Supreme Court Limits Claims of Privilege in Neglect Credentialing Cases	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct 28 2017	A Poor Interview is Not an Irrational Basis for an Employment Decision	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan 15 2018	New Requirements for Governmental Entities re: Sexual Harassment Policies and Training Pursuant to PA 100-0554	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Aug 30 2018	Finding the Path after Pathfinder	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct 20 2014	Time is of the Essence: Review Your Workplace Policies Before Medical Marijuana is Available in IL	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov 11 2014	Illinois Wrongful Death Plaintiff's Verdict Awarding Damages to Decedent's Parents and Siblings Vacated when Post-Judgment Discovery Established She was Survived by Husband	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Dec 11 2014	Amendments to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act for Voluminous Requests and Online Postings	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb 17 2015	Illinois Civil Juries Shrink in 2015	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr 27 2015	Third District: Are Preliminary Engineering Services Protected Under Mechanics Lien Act?	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul 8 2015	Consideration Necessary for All Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr 28 2016	Illinois Appellate Court Decision Discusses Issues of Apparent Agency and Admissibility of Practice Algorithms	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan 9 2017	Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act: Two Policies Every School Must Have for Student Athletes	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr 17 2017	Workers’ Compensation Claims and Subrogation	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb 26 2018	HealthyChoice Illinois Deadlines Approaching	Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.

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