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Category: Illinois Law

Justice for Passengers Injured by Drunk Drivers

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At Cronauer Law, we are committed to advocating for passengers injured due to others’ reckless choices. In one of our current cases, we represent a passenger who sustained life-altering injuries when the driver, allegedly intoxicated and under the influence, lost control of the vehicle. The lawsuit not only targets the driver but also examines the […]

Legal Challenges after a tragic loss

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Losing someone you love because someone else made a poor or reckless decision, like driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, is incredibly hard. It’s not just about the emotional pain; there’s also the legal side to it that can feel just as overwhelming. That’s where understanding your rights and knowing how to get […]

New Illinois Law Empowers Hotels to Refuse Service to Unruly Guests

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a new law, known as the ‘Be Nice Bill,’ empowering hotels to refuse service to unruly guests. This law, part of a nationwide initiative by the American Hotel and Lodging Association, aims to protect hotel employees from verbal abuse and maintain a safe working environment. However, it does not apply to people living in hotels or during severe weather warnings. The law is expected to help address the worker shortage in the hotel industry and contribute to the growth of the state’s tourism industry.

Illinois Extends Cocktails-to-Go Law Until 2028

In response to the economic impact of the pandemic on the hospitality industry, Illinois first allowed cocktails-to-go in June 2020. This law allowed restaurants and bars to provide carryout, curbside pickup, and delivery of mixed drinks and single servings of wine for off-premises consumption. Originally set to expire on January 3, 2024, the state has […]

New Illinois Act Grants Employees a Minimum of 40 Hours Paid Leave Annually

The new Illinois act guarantees employees a minimum of 40 hours of paid leave annually, allowing them to use the time for any purpose without providing a reason or documentation. Employers are required to maintain group health plan coverage during the paid leave, and employees can carry over unused paid leave to the next year. Employees are encouraged to seek workers compensation benefits if their employer does not comply with this act.

How we reached a $4M Verdict

Kenny and Chicago attorney Nick Cronauer of Cronauer Law discuss the details behind Nick’s latest record-breaking verdict. His client, 25-year old young man, was killed in a single motor vehicle crash in Sandwich, Illinois on June 28, 2015, after being over-served at a bar in DeKalb County. Best Practices Podcast kenny Berger: Hello, and welcome […]

Bar hit with $4M Verdict for Fatal Car crash

Sycamore, Illinois, May 15, 2022—Late afternoon Friday, May 13, 2022, after a five-day jury trial, a unanimous verdict for $4,000,000 was handed down against a Plano bar, Q Bar, and its landlord, TKK Investments, LLC. The lawsuit was filed after 25-year old Chastin Pawson was killed in a single motor vehicle crash in Sandwich, Illinois […]

Arrest made in Fatal Sycamore crash

Authorities say they have arrested the driver in a fatal DUI crash in Sycamore last week. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies say they arrested Chynna Daugherty, 33 of Genoa, at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford. She was released from the hospital after being treated for injuries sustained in the crash that killed 49-year-old Christopher Henning and […]