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CILAs are supervised homes where up to eight individuals who are at least 18 years of age with mental illness or developmental disabilities can reside together. Residents of CILAs receive personal support services, the support of a community support team with a local agency, and individualized residential habilitation. Habilitation helps individuals attain and improve skills for daily living. Some CILA…Read More

The latest recall in the headlines involves Chicco car seats and your child’s safety in the car. Chicco has recalled nearly 31,000 MyFit Zip Air Harness + Booster seat models with production dates of Sept. 1, 2020 – Aug. 31, 2024, for a safety violation risk. Affected model numbers 07079561970070 and 04079561190070 are included in the recall. The National Highway…Read More

The Role of Technology in Recovery: What’s Available? Technology offers new hope when tragedy strikes—whether through injury, illness, or trauma.  The world of healing after major injuries is changing fast, with amazing new tech leading the way. From artificial limbs that connect with your thoughts to devices that can read brain signals, these inventions are helping the severely injured do…Read More

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections. This ongoing outbreak has only recently been linked to recalled frozen supplemental nutrition shakes. These shakes have infected 38 people, leaving 12 dead, according to federal and state health officials.  These frozen shakes were not found on grocery…Read More

Another fatal auto crash has saddened many in the Champaign community.  A deadly crash allegedly unfolded just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, January 19th, near the intersection of West University Avenue and North Coler Avenue in Urbana. Officers said the five victims were stopped at a red light in the eastbound lanes when the driver in a Mitsubishi Outlander SUV…Read More

As a personal injury law firm serving Illinois, Spiros Law is committed to supporting you every step of the way, no matter your injury. You can count on our experienced team to fight for your rights. Did you know that auto and motorcycle collisions are the number one cause of spinal cord injuries? According to the Mayo Clinic, they are…Read More

In Gibson City, Illinois, a nursing home resident lost their life due to a tragic medication error involving a blood-thinning drug. The Illinois Department of Health recently issued a citation against Goldwater Care, the facility where this incident took place, detailing how a dangerous dosage level was administered repeatedly over a period of 24 days, ultimately leading to the resident’s…Read More

In Illinois, truck accidents are a common source of concern, particularly on highways like IL 33. Recently, a head-on collision involving a semi-truck occurred near Teutopolis in Effingham County, leaving one person injured and highlighting the potential dangers posed by large vehicles on public roads. The incident occurred on a Thursday morning when a semi-truck collided with a passenger vehicle,…Read More

A recent Listeria outbreak has been traced to deli meats sliced at retail delis, affecting people across 18 states, including Illinois. As of the latest report, the outbreak has resulted in 57 confirmed cases and 9 tragic deaths, with new cases continuing to emerge. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert regarding this…Read More

A recent accident in Livingston County, Illinois, has underscored the critical need for heightened road safety measures. Early reports reveal that a collision involving a semi-truck and a pickup truck has resulted in one fatality and severe injuries. The accident occurred around 3 a.m. on U.S. Route 24 at County Road 3350 East. The Illinois State Police's preliminary investigation indicates…Read More