1 person dead after Metra train strikes vehicle in Arlington Heights – Chicago Tribune

One person is dead after a Metra train crashed into a car Thursday afternoon near downtown Arlington Heights, according to Metra officials. The late model Mercedes was struck at 2:10 p.m. by a Union Pacific Northwest line train traveling inbound from Crystal Lake through a gated crossing at Euclid Avenue and Northwest Highway, according to Katie Dahlstrom, […]
Information for victims of drunk drivers

Information found here was taken from Illinois DUI Fact Book (2020) for your convenience. The full fact book can be found at https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/ Reckless Homicide A person may be charged with reckless homicide if he/she operates a motor vehicle,snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or watercraft while under the influence that resultsin the death of an individual. If […]
Process of a DUI arrest

An officer stops a vehicle at a roadside safety check or for probable cause, reasonable suspicion or unusual operation. The officer observes the driver and requests a driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. If the officer suspects the driver is under the influence, the driver is asked to submit to field sobriety tests. […]
Cronauer Law is representing businesses in a lawsuit regarding Covid-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants implemented by the Illinois Governor.
https://cronauerlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/verdict.mp4 Cronauer Law is representing DeKalb County businesses in a new lawsuit regarding Region 1 Covid-19 restrictions recently implemented by the Illinois Governor. Cronauer Law attorneys Bradley Melzer and Nicholas Cronauer were approached by owners of a number of bars and restaurants in DeKalb County prior to the enactment of the October 3rd resurgence mitigations […]
Number of Kia Vehicles are Catching on Fire

Cronauer law is representing those Personally Injured If you have been injured as a result of your car catching on fire, get in touch with the lawyers at Cronauer Law. Cars should be made to not randomly catch on fire, and especially should not ever injure the people and drivers of these vehicles. We are […]
Man Charged in Weekend Crash that Killed IDOT Contractor in Mount Prospect

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11 People Hospitalized, Car Crashes into Hayride in Little Rock Township

LITTLE ROCK TOWNSHIP, Ill. — Approximately 11 people were injured after a car hit a hayride wagon Saturday in Kendall County, authorities said.
The accident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. in Little Rock Township near River Road and Blackhawk Road.
Ninth Circuit Affirms Biometric Privacy Class Action Lawsuit Against Facebook
This article was first published at JDSUPRA On August 8, the Ninth Circuit issued a highly anticipated decision affirming the district court’s certification of a class of Facebook users who suffered alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). The case—which has been followed closely by the business community and privacy activists—may lead […]
20-Year-Old Killed in Scott County Crash
A 20 year old was killed in a crash Tuesday in Scott County, Illinois, according to Illinois State Police.
Seizures Reported Amongst Vape and E-Cig Users

In April of 2019, the FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D., released a statement on FDA’s ongoing scientific investigation of potential safety issue related to seizures reported following e-cigarette use