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Meet Ankin Law’s Last Chicagoland ‘teacher of The Month’ for The Year

Since the Fall, Ankin Law has been honoring some of the best educators in the Chicagoland area for their achievements in helping their students grow. As the spring turns to summer, we had one more special “Teacher of the Month” to salute with WGN-TV. Mr. Phillip Crews, the band director at Rich Township High School, is the ninth and

Zicam and Orajel Products Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination

June 9th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is issuing a voluntary nationwide recall of three of their product lines. The lots in question, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs, have been found to have a microbial fungal contamination in the cotton swabs of these products that could cause

Injured in an Uber or Lyft in Chicago? Don’t Count on Them to Help You

If you become injured in an Uber or Lyft in Chicago, the rideshare company is unlikely to go out of its way to help you. Uber and Lyft drivers are independent contractors, which may limit the rideshare’s liability. The insurance policy that applies in an accident may vary as well. Meanwhile, some accidents involve multiple passengers seeking compensation. This means
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.

Humor and Hope: A Chicago lawyer’s cancer survivor story

For another year, he took to the path around Chicago’s lakefront with family by his side on June 1 for a light stroll with others who’ve been through a similar struggle. Of course, every journey is different, with each arriving at the Northwestern/Lurie Cancer Survivor’s Walk with their own story of perseverance through the illness.

Are Pressure Cookers Dangerous?

If you or a loved one sustains injuries during regular use of a pressure cooker, you might ask yourself, “Are pressure cookers dangerous?” Pressure cookers can be dangerous if defective, causing serious accidents and injuries to consumers and their families.

Baby Formula Linked to Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Chicago

Research has strongly linked cow’s milk-based baby formulas with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature babies. NEC is a severe intestinal disease that could lead to necrosis, bowel perforation, and death. Reports of baby formula linked to necrotizing enterocolitis have led to parents taking legal action against formula manufacturers, with some cases resulting in significant settlements and verdicts.