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Is Your Child’s School Safe? Some Tips to Make That More Likely

The unfortunate and tragic events in American schools in recent years have been cause for concern to parents, teachers and students themselves. And while shootings have grabbed most of the headlines, there are other dangers that can befall our most vulnerable generation before graduation. But that’s not to say we are helpless. There are many […]

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What Are the Important Safety Features in Your Next Car?

Once upon a time, Volvo took a risk and advertised its safety features. The campaign was derided at the time, when style, speed and price were the priority concerns to car shoppers. But over time the marketing strategy has worked and that is now a predominant identification with the Swedish carmaker’s brand. The company introduced […]

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Look For Neighborhood Hazards When Shopping For a New Home

Different people have varying priorities when looking for a new place to live and, more specifically, for a new home to buy. For some, it’s about the kitchen, including the newness and functionality of the appliances, countertops, cabinetry and storage. Other people need a specific number of bathrooms and bedrooms, an informal family room, a […]

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Railroad crossing deaths are rising in Illinois

Illinois is home to one of the largest railroad networks in the U.S., and the country’s single largest rail hub is based in Chicago. Not surprisingly, Illinois has more railroad crossings than any other state save Texas. According to the Illinois Commerce Commission, the state has over 8,400 highway rail-grade crossings and almost 400 pedestrian […]

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Medical research may not be accurate, putting patients at risk for treatment errors

Medical research plays a critical role in the development of new treatment protocols. Many people here in Illinois receive medical care based on the latest studies and findings. However, much of this research may be questionable. One study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that up to half of the most […]

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Ankin Law Representing Woman Injured in Fatal Chicago Bus Crash

A woman who was recently injured in a fatal bus accident here in Chicago has chosen the Ankin Law to represent her in a personal injury lawsuit. Attorney John Topolewski sat on a phone call that the victim, 34-year-old Martine Anoine, held with the Chicago Tribune. Four months ago, Antoine moved to Chicago from New […]

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Local college sued over Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act

In Illinois, members of the public have a right to request information about the actions that government entities, public employees and other officials undertake. The state’s Freedom of Information Act gives people the power to seek records and other relevant information from any of these parties. Under the Act, The Chicago Tribune recently sued College […]

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Faster emergency response and medical care just a few benefits of Chicago’s first vertiport

Victims of car accidents and other emergency events will now be able to receive medical aid faster than before with the opening of Chicago’s first vertiport. Vertiports offer an efficient new alternative to emergency ground transportation by providing a space for aircraft to vertically take off and land. Vertiport flights can streamline travel from crowded […]

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Howard Ankin honored as a Super Lawyer

Ankin Law is thrilled to announce that its owner and partner, Howard Ankin, has been honored as a Super Lawyer. This honor is bestowed to only those attorneys who have the highest legal ethics, professional achievements and peer estimation. In the state of Illinois, just 5 percent of attorneys have received this rating. Mr. Ankin […]

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New legislative bill seeks to give municipalities the option to file bankruptcy

In 2013, Detroit became the largest American city to file bankruptcy. This was one of the more highly publicized municipal bankruptcies to occur recently, but it was far from the only one. As The Chicago Tribune reports, 36 other municipalities have filed bankruptcy since 2010. Here in Illinois, many municipalities face similar financial strain but […]