Category: Law

Hastings working towards stronger consumer protections for Illinois families

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Hastings working towards stronger consumer protections for Illinois families Subscription services often make canceling an active subscription difficult and convoluted in order to make customers give up or forget to cancel the service. In response, State Senator Michael E. Hastings introduced legislation designed to protect Illinois consumers from hidden fees and confusing subscription contracts. “This…

Business, Illinois Legislature, Law, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire, Senator Michael Hastings

Court Victory: A Chicago Dad’s Fight to Reunite with His Son

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Court Victory: A Chicago Dad’s Fight to Reunite with His Son By Laura Reichel A Chicago father’s worst fear came true. Out of the blue, the mother of his child disappeared with his son—no notice, no goodbye, no trace of where they were. Terrified that she had left Illinois and determined not to lose his child forever,…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

A father’s fight to save his bond with his son

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

A father’s fight to save his bond with his son By Laura Reichel When a father begins to lose connection with his child, every moment apart feels unbearable. A devoted dad turned to attorney Jeffery M. Leving to repair his relationship with his son. He and the child’s mother were never married but continued living…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Man Arrested for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Man Arrested for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse On January 28, 2026, the Orland Park Police Department arrested Brett Smith, 43, following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a juvenile and the advertising of private tutoring services on social media. Smith turned himself in at the Orland Park Police Department after detectives attempted to…

Crime, Law, News, Orland Park, Police

Chicago Couple Among Nine Individuals Charged in Federal Drug Investigation

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Couple Among Nine Individuals Charged in Federal Drug Investigation A federal drug investigation has resulted in criminal charges against nine individuals for allegedly trafficking cocaine in the Chicago area. The investigation, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Chicago Police Department, utilized covert surveillance operations, undercover narcotics purchases, and wiretapped communications to…

Crime, Federal, Government, Law, News, NewsWire, U.S. Attorney

Leving Team Court Victory Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Team Court Victory Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father By Laura Reichel When a father loses precious time with his child, every day apart feels endless. Dad, who had been embroiled in a bitter and complicated divorce, was desperate to be with his daughter. He turned to attorney…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 48 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 48 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to 48 years in federal prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct. Tercalo E. Thomas enticed, persuaded, and used a prepubescent minor to engage in illegal sexual conduct, which…

Crime, Federal, Law, News, U.S. Attorney

Dad and Sons Reunited After Painful Separation

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dad and Sons Reunited After Painful Separation By Laura Reichel An unwed father from Illinois had been happily raising his two young sons. Though separated from their mother, he maintained regular, meaningful parenting time with his boys and was deeply involved in their daily lives. Unfortunately, dad’s parenting time wasn’t court-ordered, so it was entirely at…