River North restaurant Hubbard Inn has filed a defamation lawsuit against Julia Reel, a TikTok user who posted a viral video accusing restaurant staff of injuring her. The lawsuit, filed by the law firm Forde & O’Meara on March 18, charges a count of defamation with a loss of over $30,000 in … [Read more...]
Hubbard Inn sues woman after viral TikTok alleges assault
Illinois Supreme Court rejects effort to block Bring Chicago Home referendum
The Illinois Supreme Court Wednesday rejected an effort to invalidate the so-called Bring Chicago Home real estate transfer tax referendum, clearing the way for the question to remain on ballots and for votes to be counted. Click here to read the full article. … [Read more...]
Elections board votes to appeal ruling invalidating Johnson’s Bring Chicago Home referendum
Chicago election officials argued Tuesday they are “simply, in a way, the messenger” in the battle over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s controversial referendum designed to help the unhoused, but that didn’t stop them from pushing back on a ruling against the “Bring Chicago Home” ballot question. Click here … [Read more...]
Chicago’s elections board plans to appeal ruling that invalidates tax referendum
The legal fight over a referendum asking voters if Chicago should increase the real estate transfer tax on high-end properties to fund homelessness prevention will continue. Click here to read the full article. … [Read more...]
Judge in Maple & Ash case threatens owner with jail time for noncompliance
Attorneys representing Gold Coast steakhouse Maple & Ash were warned that jail time was on the table for the owner of the embattled restaurant during a recent hearing. Click here to read the full article. … [Read more...]
