Illinois is changing how it penalizes nursing homes that fail to meet minimum staffing requirements. Beginning with the July 1 through September 30, 2026, reporting quarter, the Illinois Department of Public Health will calculate staffing compliance quarterly and impose escalating financial penalties on facilities that fall below required staffing levels. The changes also create a 10% deviation threshold and address
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The road to being on the IT team at Ankin Law is one that has taken her all across the country and the world. That’s what makes Salesforce developer Dora Freitas a unique and engaging guest to have on the “Getting Personal” podcast from the firm this September. She sat down with Social Media Manager Larry
When did new Ankin Law workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Mashni know he was going to be a lawyer? Ten years old. That was when his 13-year old cousin was killed when he was hit by a freight train on the Northwest side of Chicago. At that time, he remembered the positive impact that a personal injury
Did You Know?
- If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
- A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
- Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.
There is a reason why people who are injured in an accident don’t get the justice they deserve. They wait – and don’t call a lawyer like Ankin Law to get them help. Attorney Howard Ankin has seen it before where someone wasn’t able to receive their full recovery or get the medical attention they need. Perhaps
It was an injury that caused her to miss a significant event in her family while also putting strain on her day-to-day life. That’s why Shantice J. was fortunate to have Ankin Law in her life after being injured at work, teaming up with people ready to help her in a difficult time. “It felt
An award in Chicagoland to salute the best educators in the area is back for 2026! Ankin Law, a personal injury law firm in Chicago, is proud to once again join WGN-TV to present our “Teacher of the Month Award.” The honor is given monthly throughout the 2026-2027 school year to educators who are going above
Approximately 400 people have filed lawsuits involving alleged sexual abuse at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago. The allegations span decades, with former detainees describing abuse dating back to the 1990s and claims involving conduct as recently as 2023.
If you suffer a fall at a Chicago bar or a fall at a Chicago restaurant, determining who pays for your medical bills and other losses depends on why the accident happened, who controlled the dangerous area, and whether the responsible party acted negligently. Illinois premises liability laws can provide a path to compensation, but a business is not automatically
For a Chicago law firm, Labor Day in 2026 and every year is more than just a day off to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. That’s because Attorney Howard Ankin views it as a moment to salute and pay tribute to those who are doing the job every day to make Chicagoland and the country function
One of the most important members of the Cubs’ 2026 team is living a dream that began as a child in the stands at Wrigley Field. That’s where Carson Kelly, who was born in Arlington Heights, first envisioned taking the field for the team that calls the “Friendly Confines” home – and becoming the latest to
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