You moved away from Illinois years ago. You now live in Florida, Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Arizona, or another state and need to obtain or renew your driver’s license. Then the DMV tells you there is a problem: Illinois has a hold on your driver’s license. Maybe you have not lived in Illinois for 10, 20,…
Continue reading ›Although necessary for the greater good, the ‘Shelter in Place’ order imposed by Illinois, among other states, may have unintended effects on many of our clients and others with past drug or alcohol dependency. The closure of bars, restaurants and other gathering places along with the social distancing recommendation encouraged by the government and media…
Continue reading ›Under Illinois law, the state’s attorney may petition on behalf of a local law enforcement agency, for the seizure of an automotive vehicle when it is used in the commission of any serious felony crime. Whether the petition is granted is solely in the judge’s discretion. In addition to drug crimes, cars may be seized…
Continue reading ›The Illinois tollway announced today that it will offer drivers the ability to check images of license plates and dispute tollway fines online. If you receive a violation notice, there is now a way to verify that it was your vehicle that missed the toll. Illinoistollway.com now has a feature that allows users to determine…
Continue reading ›A Wood Dale man was sentenced to nine years in prison for DUI crash that killed two friends. Erik C. Ecker was allegedly driving under the influence when he overturned his Jeep and crashed into a guard rail on I-355. The Jeep caught fire and Anthony Ishu and Cynthia Botello were trapped inside. Ecker managed…
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