Category Archives: Chicago

Chicago Legal Tech Innovator Showcase

In 2017, Chicago-Kent and the Chicago Bar Association highlighted the top 10 best local legal tech innovators and hosted a panel to discuss today’s market. Continue reading

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Welcome (back?) to Chicago!

As we inch closer and closer to the beginning of another school year, the Chicago-Kent Law Library would like to take this opportunity to welcome students (both new and returning) to Chicago, the Illinois Tech Graduate Campus, and the library! … Continue reading

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Chicago-Kent and the AALL 2016 Annual Meeting

The 109th Annual Meeting for the American Association of Law Libraries is being held here in Chicago July 16-19. This is the first time in 29 years that the meeting will be held in Chicago, which is also the home … Continue reading

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Historical Dead-Letter Laws in Chicago

Did you that it was once (not so very long ago) illegal in the city of Chicago for a child to climb a tree?  Thanks to a poorly-drafted ordinance against “flagpole sitting,” this was the case.  How many of us … Continue reading

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Looking for something to do over the winter break?

The winter break is a great opportunity to take advantage of all Chicago has to offer. Warm up in one of the city’s botanical gardens, browse for unique holiday gifts (and craft brews) at a locally sourced market, check out … Continue reading

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The Trial of the Chicago Seven

On this date in 1969, the trial of the infamous “Chicago Seven” began in the courtroom of Judge Julius Hoffman of the Northern District of Illinois.  The Chicago Seven (originally eight, before one of the defendants, Bobby Seale, had his case … Continue reading

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The Fight over Pulaski Road, or “What’s in a name?”

Today is Casimir Pulaski Day.  Illinois schoolchildren can tell you that Pulaski was named after a Polish general who fought in the American Revolutionary War.  People in Chicago should also be able to tell you that it’s celebrated in March … Continue reading

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Things to do in Chicago when finals are over

Because you have spent the last several months studying, you may have forgotten how much fun there is to be had right here in Chicago, and some things are even free! Attractions Navy Pier Winter WonderFest—Winter festival on Navy Pier through … Continue reading

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Welcome 1L’s!

This week is the beginning of orientation for our 1L’s.  For me, this August marks the 10 year anniversary of when I started law school right here at Chicago-Kent.  I remember how exciting it was to be at the threshold … Continue reading

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Fashion Show at the Art Institute of Chicago

Whether you are studying for the bar exam, an ‘early-starter’ 1L taking Criminal Law this summer, or anyone else living in Chicago, we hope you’ll find some time to enjoy Chicago’s many summer treats. One of the best right now … Continue reading

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