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Tips for Driving on Black Ice

The freezing cold weather conditions in Chicago, IL have led to dangerous roadway conditions for drivers. Black ice and freezing rain have caused hundreds of collisions already, some ending with fatalities. ABC Chicago 7 reported that a Winter Weather Advisory was in effect in Cook, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Livingston and Will counties […]

What are Nursing Homes in Illinois Being Fined For?

Long-term care facilities that cater to the elderly and the immobile have a difficult job to do. It takes hard work and compassion to provide the care and treatments these patients/residents require. Sadly, there are many facilities that hire workers who are not in the business of “caring” which places many residents at risk of […]

Nursing Home in Chicago Hit with Nearly 90 Lawsuits Involving Neglect and Abuse

A nursing home located in Chicago, IL has nearly 90 lawsuits filed against it and is facing yet another for abuse and negligence allegations. CBS Chicago reports Alden-Wentworth Rehabilitation is the nursing home under investigation.  Here, Mary Mims’ daughter Letasha lived while she was suffering from severe mental-health issues that prevented her from being able […]

Aging Pastor Neglected by His Nursing Home Caregivers

   Robert, an aging pastor, who lived a life of service and put others first, was neglected by his care providers in an Illinois nursing home. Robert was admitted into a nursing home with severe illnesses that required 24-hour care. Robert suffered from Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and dysphasia, among other medical conditions. Dysphasia causes […]

What is the Number One Cause of Truck Accidents?

   Driver fatigue is an extremely common problem in the trucking industry. A study done by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found fatigued drivers are the #1 cause of truck collisions. When these tired and overworked truck drivers cause accidents, as you may know, these are not minor accidents. Car drivers and passengers […]

Tips to Ensure Your Holiday Drive is a Safe One

With Christmas and New Year’s only a few days away, you can expect that the roadways are going to fill up quickly with anxious travelers on their way to visit friends and family. Local residents may also be headed out simply looking for a good time. But, the holidays don’t only bring out locals. Many […]

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