DuPage judge strikes down law requiring divorced parents to fund kids’ college education

Saying the law is essentially antiquated and violates the equal protection rights of divorced parents, a DuPage County judge has found a state law requiring

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Supreme Court: Cops need warrant for cell phone location data

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a person doesn’t hand over their right to privacy just because they use a mobile phone. In the

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How lawyers and judges can help rebuild public trust and confidence in our justice system

At all levels, our court systems and legal service providers are struggling. Providers have fewer resources to deliver adequate civil and criminal legal services necessary

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Study finds Illinois doles out some the toughest penalties for driving offenses

Illinois’ police forces may not give out the most speeding tickets but when they do, state laws make them some of the most expensive in

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Make this Estate Planning move right now

Three ‘horror stories’ to convince you how important this is Regardless of your income or net worth, there’s one estate planning move you should probably

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New requirement for grandparents and nonparents seeking visitation rights

Pub. Act 100-0706 (effective Jan. 1, 2019) (amending 750 ILCS 5/602.9) The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act was modified to require that grandparents

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Parents could face jail time if their kids miss too much school

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WRSP) — Under Illinois law, kids between the ages of six and 17 are required to attend school and when it comes to

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Attorney Jennifer Bunker Skerston presented for the Parkinson’s Support Group

On October 1, 2018, St. Margaret’s support group for persons affected by Parkinson’s disease met at 1:30 p.m. in Spring Valley, Illinois. The support group

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Merry Christmas 2018!

For all of us at Reilly Law Office, LLC the end of the year brings no greater joy than the opportunity to express to you

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The Need for a Will

Well-known financial columnist Mary Hunt states, “Every adult needs his or her own will – one that is frequently updated and compliant with the laws

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JENNIFER BUNKER SKERSTON Named to the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star List

We are pleased to announce that Jennifer Bunker Skerston, a partner at Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC, has been selected to the 2019

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Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC: Serving your legal needs in Streator, Ottawa, and LaSalle

Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC is located in Streator with appointments available in Ottawa and LaSalle. Attorneys James T. Reilly and Jennifer Bunker

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The Right Time to Hire a Disability Lawyer.

If you have been diagnosed with a medical condition that is hindering your ability to work, you may be considering a Social Security Disability application.

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Five Years of Service Newsletter Editor Award!

Please join us in congratulating our very own Attorney Jennifer Bunker Skerston for receiving the Five Years of Service Newsletter Editor Award from the Illinois

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Landlords are asking… “I’ve heard the Governor put a moratorium on evictions, but my tenant is not paying rent. Can I evict?”

          The Answer? “It depends.” Covid-19 has impacted the ability of landlords to evict non-paying tenants. The current law in Illinois is that a landlord may

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