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01/05/2026

Everyone gets to drink in 2026 in Illinois, evidently! From cocktails to go, to mandatory paid breaks for breastfeeding moms, new Illinois laws ensure hydration!
Here's the official list of 200 laws taking effect in Illinois now.

Nearly 300 new laws will take effect in Illinois on January 1, 2026. Below is overview of notable new laws, organized by topic, with bill numbers included for reference. Public Safety & Criminal Justice SB 1422 (P.A. 104-0099): Enhances training requirements for frontline workers to identify and res...

04/28/2025

We at Floski Law say "farewell for now" and offer our grateful thanks to our long-time office manager Elaine Guyer. Elaine was far more than an employee to us. She was a 35-year family friend who our children knew as 'Laine. They baked cookies at her house, fished off her pier and rode in countless parades in her red convertible. Elaine's real estate clients considered her a trusted adviser, and Floski Law clients thought of her as a friend during difficult times, We extend our sincerest sympathies to her husband, Hale, and to all who loved her. Elaine will be deeply missed.

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02/05/2025

BYRON HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Applications are now available for the Floski Family Foundation Scholarship for Service and Leadership!
The $1,000 scholarship is being offered for the 17th year to a graduating Byron High School senior who has demonstrated service beyond self-interest and beyond Byron High School to the wider local, state, national or international community, and who has developed as a young leader as a result. Family income and GPA are not considerations.
Details and applications may be obtained at the Byron High School Guidance Office and on the students’ Naviance accounts. The deadline is Wednesday April 2; the winner will be announced at BHS Honors Night Wednesday May 7. Good Luck!

11/24/2024

As a young Assistant State's Attorney, I brought felony charges against a serious offender. The evidence wasn't as strong as I would have wanted, but we were convinced of the defendant's guilt.
I had Deputy Sheriff Mel Messer on the stand, and the case was going well - until the defense attorney asked the one question I was praying he wouldn't.

Some cops would have lied to save a big case; to be honest, I might not have blamed them. But I had Mel Messer on the stand and I knew exactly how this was going to go. Mel told the truth and the judge tossed the case.
Later, Mel came to my office and shut the door. "I didn't help you much up there," he said. I told him - without a lot of conviction in my voice - that he had done the right thing.

Then, he said the words that guided me every single day in my 18-year career as a prosecutor. "If we lie, the bad guys win, because they take something from us that's just more important than winning a case."
As Mel walked out the door, he said: "Don't worry, we'll get this guy, we'll do it the right way." We did get him; and a whole lot of others. And we did it Mel's way.

I always said that I got my law degree from the University of Illinois, but I learned everything I know about criminal law from Mel Messer. Mentor, friend, husband, father, cop. Mel always set the standard. I will forever be grateful for the role he played in my career, and in my life.

Rest in Peace, dear friend. You served us well.

05/20/2024

The $1,500 Frank Floski Jr. Memorial Scholarship for Education was awarded at Oregon High School Honors Night to Alexis Ebert, who plans to attend Loras College in the fall to major in elementary education.
“Alexis exemplifies my dad’s dedication to the craft of teaching,” award presenter Doug Floski said. “In her essay, she spoke of growing personally from watching young people learn; she sees teaching as not only a responsibility but an honor. These are sentiments we can clearly imagine our dad expressing.”
Frank Floski, of Mt. Morris, died at the age of 98 in December. He was well known for having served more than two decades as principal of Mt. Morris High School.
“Dad earned his teaching degree under the GI bill after Navy service in the South Pacific during World War II," his son said. "He was grateful for the opportunity, but he often said there has to be a better way to send a kid to college then putting them on a ship to Guam first.”
Floski said his father helped countless students who wanted to attend college - with educational support as their principal, with private tutoring as a retiree and, when need be, with financial assistance.
“When our dad passed away, many in the community made memorial donations to us in his name,” Floski said. “We know he would want the monies entrusted to us to be used to fund a college scholarship. We’re proud to have Alexis as our recipient.”

05/10/2024

The 2024 Floski Family Foundation Scholarship for Service and Leadership was awarded to Byron High School Senior Fynn Remhof at BHS Honors Night. Rehmof has worked locally and nationally to raise awareness of the challenges faced by LGBTQ youth growing up in rural America.
Remhof worked to address this issue by serving as a camp counselor to q***r and transgender youth; Remhof also gave a formal address to the American Civil Liberties Union National Advocacy Institute in Washington, D.C., where they issued a call to action for communities to seek out and address the unique challenges faced by rural LGBTQ youth.
In addition to their work on behalf of LGBTQ youth, Remhof has worked at Byron High School to help implement a student advisory board, as part of a group to review the student handbook, and has participated in talks for two non-voting student members to join the Board of Education.
The $1,000 scholarship was given for the 16th year to the BHS senior who has exhibited service beyond self interest to the wider state, national or international communities and who has grown as a young leader as a result. Remhof will attend the University of Alabama in the fall where they plan to major in environmental science, with the ultimate goal of attending law school.
Our congratulations to the entire Class of 2024. We wish you the best of luck as you pursue your dreams!

02/27/2024

BYRON HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Applications are now available for the Floski Family Foundation Scholarship for Service and Leadership!
The $1,000 scholarship is being offered for the 16th year to a graduating Byron High School senior who has demonstrated service beyond self-interest and beyond Byron High School to the wider local, state, national or international community, and who has developed as a young leader as a result. Family income and GPA are not considerations.
Details and applications may be obtained at the Byron High School Guidance Office and on the students’ Naviance accounts. The deadline is Monday April 15; the winner will be announced at BHS Honors Night Wed. May 8. Good Luck!

02/22/2024

Applications are now available for the Frank Floski Jr. Memorial Scholarship for Education. The $1,500 scholarship is being offered to a graduating Oregon High School senior who plans to study education in the Fall of 2024.
Frank was a life-long public school educator who is best remembered as principal of Mt. Morris High School from 1965 to 1985. Throughout his life, both privately and as a principal, Frank worked to carry out his belief that everyone who wanted to attend college should be able to.
When Frank passed away in December, his family gratefully accepted memorial gifts in his name to help fund this scholarship.
Class rank and GPA are considerations for this scholarship; family income is not. Details and applications may be obtained at the Oregon High School Guidance office. The deadline for applying is March 15. Good Luck!

01/04/2024

Before the Floski family gathers Saturday to celebrate the long and meaningful life of our patriarch Frank Floski, my family and I want to sincerely thank those who reached out with calls, visits, messages, cards, tree plantings and flowers. We also want to thank those who shared memories - with us and on Poppa's obit. We are incredibly moved by the stories of students whose lives my dad touched and that you remember, all these decades later, his positive influence. Your thoughtfulness is so greatly appreciated.

12/05/2023

The most "wonderful time of the year," is also the busiest time for scam artists. One to watch for: The Holiday Donation Scam, by which you receive a phone call or email from a scammer posing as a charity. Few legitimate charities use phone calls anymore, and you should never send your credit card information to an organization you haven't sought out. It's safer - and more meaningful - to donate to your local church, food pantry, or toy collection program. ! ! !

11/14/2023

Check out our new website floskilaw.com for details about our practice and services!

05/24/2023

Congratulations to Lily Swiech, recipient of the 2023 $1,000 Floski Family Foundation Scholarship for Service and Leadership!
Lily performed more than 320 hours of public service during high school. As president of Byron High School Key Club, Lily worked to develop “Soctober” during the month of October. “Socktober” recognizes that the socks are the most-requested personal care item at shelters for displaced adults. Over two years, “Socktober” collected and distributed nearly 1,000 pair of socks. Lily also volunteered for “Becca’s Closet,” which collects and distributes prom and homecoming dresses and accessories to young women in need. Lily hopes to help establish a “Becca’s Closet” in the town where she will attend college.
Lily is a two-sport athlete who served as president of Key Club for two years; was a member of National Honor Society, National Athletic Honor Society – including being founder of the BHS chapter; National Honor societies for English and Art, and as a member of student council.
Lily will attend St. Mary’s College in the fall, to study marketing and business management.
Best of Luck to Lily and her fellow graduates as they pursue their dreams!