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.
Cronauer Law Joins NASCAR Driver Spencer Boyd in 2023
Mooresville, NC (November 16, 2022) – On the heels of tickets going on sale for NASCAR’s first ever Chicago Street Race weekend, Spencer Boyd announced today that Cronauer Law, an Illinois law firm will be joining his sponsor line-up for 2023. Cronauer Law’s season-long engagement will be highlighted with their own paint scheme when the NASCAR […]
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 […]
Amazon warehouse collapse kills two employees
Play Play Previous Next The police in Edwardsville, Ill., said there were at least two “confirmed fatalities” at an Amazon warehouse after a direct hit from a tornado caused a major portion of the building to collapse on Friday night, leaving “catastrophic damage to a significant portion” of the building. At least 100 emergency vehicles […]
The Jeep Wrangler is not a Sport Utility Vehicle
When I envision what it would be like to drive a convertible, I see myself driving down a long strip of paved road, with the top down and the wind blowing through my hair. And if I were to put myself in the driver seat of a Jeep Wrangler, I envision myself slowly climbing up […]
Electric vehicles catching fire costing automakers billions in recalls
Automakers spending billions to make EVs are having to recall vehicles due to fires, These issues can range from vehicle fires and loss of power to car not starting to recalls. Problems involving batteries can be especially expensive. Wall Street’s earnings expectations were disappointed by GM’s last week results. This was largely due to a […]
Motorcyclist airlifted to St. Anthony’s Hospital
A Verona man was flown to OSF Saint Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford over the weekend after a crash involving a motorcycle and car at the corner of Route 23 and Chicago Road. Douglas Wakeman, 56, of Verona, was driving his motorcycle shortly after noon on Sunday when he collided with an eastbound car that had […]
Peloton Deemed Dangerous to Children
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the dangers of popular Peloton Tread+ exercise machine following several reported events of small children and a pet being injured under the machines. The Commission has found that the general public health and security requires this news to warn the public quickly of the […]
Honda Recalls 761,000 for Fuel Pump Failure
Fuel Pump May FailFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V215000 Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected 628,124 Summary Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic […]
Audi Recalls A3, S3 | Passenger airbags becomes inactive
More than 150,000 Audi brand vehicles from years 2015 through 2020 are being recalled because the passenger-detection system may not always detect a passenger. Why is this important? More than 150,000 Audi A3 and S3 vehicles have been recalled because their passenger-side airbag system could malfunction. The airbag could shut itself off even if a […]