November 8 could prove to a bigger day at the polls than usual in some parts of Illinois this year. The big draw according to some pundits, at least in places like Champaign and Urbana, is the fact that voters will have a chance to answer the question: "Should the State of Illinois legalize and regulate the sale and use of marijuana in a similar fashion as the State of Colorado?"
Pot could be hot issue this election in parts of Illinois
Considering a wrongful death suit? There's no cause for guilt
It's not unusual for people in Illinois to balk at the idea of pursuing a wrongful death claim. Grief alone may be so great that it's difficult to think about anything but getting through the pain of the loss. But perhaps the biggest roadblocks come as a result of individual conscience. What will other people think? Is it right for me to use this horrible situation to seek monetary gain?
Not all restraints in nursing homes are visible
There is nothing as sacred to us in the United States as our independence. Take that from us and we feel we have lost our very lives. This is one reason why it can be difficult for some in Illinois to even consider the thought of having to go to a nursing home.
