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Former Capitol Riot Prosecutors Forge New Paths in Arlington After Sudden Dismissal

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Arlington, Virginia—In a striking turn of events, a group of prosecutors who were dismissed from their posts at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington D.C. following the presidential inauguration have found themselves reunited in their commitment to public service. The four attorneys, including Monika Isia Jasiewicz, Carolyn Jackson, Jennifer Blackwell, and Sara Levine, now serve as assistant commonwealth attorneys in Arlington County, just a stone’s throw from the nation’s capital. Jasiewicz, reflecting on her unexpected journey, recounted the surreal moment she received an invitation to the inauguration from her former Yale Law School classmate, JD … Read more

$10.5 Million Awarded in Tragic Arlington Heights Bicycle Accident Lawsuit

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Arlington Heights, Illinois – A tragic bicycle accident that resulted in the death of a 45-year-old woman led to a Cook County jury granting a $10.5 million award to her husband. The incident, which occurred over two years ago in Arlington Heights, highlighted safety issues surrounding local traffic and led to a significant legal judgment this week. Sylwia Jarosz was cycling north on Wilke Road near Lake Cook Road on September 29, 2022, when she was fatally struck. Lawyers representing her family stated that she had been complying with traffic laws, stopped at a red … Read more

Ex-School Nurse in Legal Battle Accused of Misusing Prescription Medication in Arlington Heights

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Arlington Heights, IL – A former school nurse is facing legal challenges after being accused of improperly handling prescription medications at an elementary school in suburban Chicago. The lawsuit, filed by concerned parents, claims that the nurse compromised student safety through the unauthorized use of prescription drugs intended for the pupils. The complaint details how the nurse, employed at a local Arlington Heights elementary school, allegedly manipulated records to obtain prescription medications prescribed to students. The discrepancies were noticed after an internal review conducted by school officials who observed inconsistencies in the medication logs maintained … Read more

$10.5 Million Verdict for Husband of Teacher Killed in Arlington Heights Cycling Tragedy

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CHICAGO — In a significant legal ruling, a Cook County jury awarded $10.5 million on Thursday to the husband of a kindergarten teacher from Arlington Heights who tragically lost her life in a road accident involving a dump truck last year. Sylwia Jarosz, 45, was fatally struck while riding her bicycle on her way to work. The incident occurred early morning on September 29, 2022, near the intersection of Wilke Road and Lake-Cook Road. On that fateful day, Jarosz was halted at a traffic light, awaiting a green signal. According to a report by her … Read more