SUPPORTING BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Why Support Black-Owned Businesses in Your Community It can be quite easy to dismiss calls for equity as being mere lip-service or pandering. However, when you think about the way that most urban communities are organized, supporting your local black-owned businesses makes good sense for everyone. For one, when people...

Should I Take a Probation Deal?

According to 2019 crime statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice, every year, over 10 million people are arrested by police throughout America. This amounts to roughly 3 percent of the entire U.S. population. It is important to point out that simply being arrested does not make someone guilty of a crime,...

St. Louis Sees Spike in Motorcycle Crashes in 2021

According to a report from Audacy.com, motorcycle fatalities are up by as much as 33% in Missouri. Helmet use continues to play a big role. Throughout 2020, millions of Americans were confined to their homes due to the worldwide health pandemic. However, as the country continues its re-opening, more drivers...

How to Get Justice for Nursing Home Injuries

In a special report released in 2017, a truly shocking trend was exposed - a history of roommates abusing other nursing home residents. The report demonstrates that abuse by fellow nursing home residents has increased by over 50% in just the past few years. While people are generally used to hearing about...

Helmet Laws in Illinois

Many Illinoisans are avid motorcycle riders, and it is getting to be that season again. You may see more motorcycles on the road, and we happen to think that it's pretty cool. But with more bikes on the road, there are a lot more opportunities to get injured. In fact,...