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Halloween turns Joliet’s residential streets into pedestrian corridors for one evening. The City of Joliet has set official trick-or-treating hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on October 31, which puts thousands of children on sidewalks and…
Joliet and the surrounding Will County communities have seen a troubling number of fatal crashes in 2026. The roads where these incidents occur are the same ones families travel every day. If you lost someone in…
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| Dog Bite
Dog Bites at the Door: What Illinois Law Says When a Bite Happens on Halloween
Halloween is a difficult night to be a dog. The doorbell rings for three straight hours, strangers in masks crowd the porch, and even easygoing pets can react with teeth. ...
| Car Accidents
How Severe Weather Increases Car Accident Risks in Chicago & Nearby Suburbs
As Chicagoans know all too well, summer storms can roll in with a vengeance, leaving a whirlwind of chaos in their wake. August, September, and October can bring dramatic shifts ...
| Motorcycle Accidents
Speedy E-Bikes Join Motorcycles With Insurance, Registration Requirements
In June 2026, Illinois lawmakers passed legislation imposing new regulatory requirements on high-speed electric bicycles, e-scooters, and similar battery-powered vehicles, which may include registration, licensing, or traffic rules similar to ...
| Personal Injury
Illinois Just Gave Drivers and Homeowners New Rights Against Surprise Insurance Rate Hikes
Illinois was one of only two states in the country with no formal process to review or challenge insurance rate increases. Governor JB Pritzker changed that on August 4, 2026, ...
| Car Accidents
Back-to-School Safety in Aurora, IL: A School Injury Lawyer’s Guide for Parents and Drivers
Every August, Aurora families prepare for the streets to fill up again with kids walking to class, bikes weaving through neighborhoods, and parents trying to squeeze one more drop-off into ...
| Car Accidents
Chicago Car Accident Caused by a Vehicle Recall or Defect: What Illinois Drivers Need to Know
Is your vehicle safe to drive? Thousands of Chicagoans slide into the driver’s seat every day without giving this question a second thought. Their vehicle carried them home safely the ...
| Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Neck & Back Injury Attorney in Chicago: What to Do After a Car Accident
Rear-end accidents can cause injuries that do not always show up on the outside. A hard hit from behind can hurt you in ways that don't show up on the ...
| Car Accidents
The “100 Deadliest Days” Are Here: What Chicago Drivers and Families Should Know
The “100 Deadliest Days” is the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day (May 25–September 7, 2026) when traffic deaths in Chicago and across Illinois rise sharply, especially among teen ...
| News and Press, Personal Injury
Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Chicago? Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Named a Top 10 Law Firm in Illinois
Briskman Briskman & Greenberg has been honored with a prestigious spot on the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys “10 Best Law Firms” list for Illinois. This recognition underscores our ...
| News and Press
Chicago Bicycle Accident Lawyers: Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Sponsors the Northbrook Grand Prix
Briskman Briskman & Greenberg is proud to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming 2026 Northbrook Grand Prix, a vital event in the Chicago Grit cycling series that features ten days ...