Dollar Tree has agreed to pay $825,000 in fines as part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labors Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to settle health and safety violations conducted by the discount store. The settlement resolves numerous contested citations issued by federal investigators against 13 Dollar Tree stores in nine states>> Read More

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) hosted a rally in Downtown Chicago Monday in anticipation of a strike should the union not be able to come to terms with Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The CTU and CPS are in the midst of ongoing contract negotiations amid the threat of significant teacher layoffs. According to the union,>> Read More

In the Thanksgiving edition of WCIU’s popular “Case or No Case” segment, GWC partner Lou Cairo reviews a range of common situations that may result in those involved having grounds to file a damages lawsuit. Be sure to check out the video below and on behalf of the entire team at GWC Injury Lawyers, we wish>> Read More

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has warned teachers to prepare for a protracted strike next year in response to warnings of drastic cuts from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) thanks to a deepening budget crisis. The union will take a test strike vote Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 to poll where members stand on the issue. The>> Read More

In an effort to reduce the number of fatigue-related fatalities occurring on the roads, the National Sleep Foundation created National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 1-8, 2015, as an annual campaign to bring focus to the importance of not driving while drowsy. Getting behind the wheel while tired can be as dangerous as driving under>> Read More

The spookiest holiday of the year is only days away! Keep your children safe this Saturday by implementing these Halloween safety tips. If youll be out on the roads this Halloween, be sure to take it slow, especially in residential areas and at intersections. Keep your headlights on even during dusky hours so you can>> Read More

In the September, 2015 installment of WCIU’s popular “Case or No Case” segment, GWC Partner and trial lawyer Lou Cairo presents three common scenarios to “You & Me This Morning” hosts Melissa and Jeanne, and lets them decide if each situation may result in the victims having sufficient grounds to file a damages lawsuit. Click>> Read More

Undergoing a deposition as part of a case is a routine procedure, but if it your first time, it can be stressful. Your attorney will prepare you to ease your nerves. Knowing what may to expect could help you be more focused and not be as anxious. Here are five tips for giving a good>> Read More

Illinois authorities confirm eight residents of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy have confirmed cases of Legionnaires disease. Agency officials are working closely with the Adams County Health Department to identify and mitigate possible sources of the Legionellaoutbreak. Officials say test results are pending for other residents, and say so far no deaths are related>> Read More

** BREAKING NEWS ** At 2:40pm on Sunday, August 2, 2015, a microburst storm swept through Wood Dale in the middle of a town festival that was organized to enhance and promote community development,  and family values. Tragically, innocent people suffered serious injuries and one resident was killed, resulting in a catastrophic tragedy to what>> Read More

Our very own Illinois personal injury lawyer Louis Cairo appears in the July installment of WCIU’s popular segment, “Case or No Case” and discusses three scenarios that may – or may not – result in those involved being able to file a damages lawsuit. To open the issue, Lou makes a BIG announcement to Melissa>> Read More

In this June, 2015 edition of WCUI’s popular, “Case or No Case” segment, GWC Partner Louis Cairo discusses three scenarios with Melissa and Jeanne, that may – or may not – result in the victims having grounds to file a damages lawsuit. Click the video for the full story!  >> Read More