Under a new Illinois law, students who make online threats against other students face suspension or expulsion. The law lets school administrators discipline students who make any online threat that could reasonably be interpreted as threatening to the safety and security of another student or staff member.
If the parents were truly unaware, then the kids will be held responsible, according to state law. But once the parents become aware of the situation, they are expected to take immediate action. Illinois law requires parents to be in the home with their children if drinking occurs – whether it is for religious, cultural or personal reasons.
Under a new Illinois law, anyone convicted of domestic battery is no longer eligible for a firearm owner’s identification (FOID) card, which is needed to legally possess a gun in Illinois. Also, those with orders of protection against them must give up their FOID card as long as the order is in effect.
A new state law now lets police officers activate high-tech bracelets worn by a child or adult with disabilities that can help them locate a missing child or adult. A family member would first have to file a missing-persons report with police, who can then activate the bracelet. That, in turn, dials 911 which will provide the person’s location. It was previously illegal for the tracking devices to call 911.
Buying on credit has become so commonplace today that we often take it for granted without fully understanding the legal consequences. You should never accept the invitation to "buy now and pay later" without being fully informed of what is involved.
For one thing, you will pay more money since interest charges and other costs are added to the cash price of the merchandise. Usually, you will be asked to sign a contract of sale, known in legal terms as a security agreement. Among other things, a security agreement will set forth when and how the seller or finance company can repossess the merchandise, should you fail to make the payments.
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