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- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Ridge & Downes calls it Puppy Love
Ridge & Downes (R&D) is a proud sponsor of many puppies from Guide Dogs of America on behalf of the IAMAW District 8 for many a year. ...

- Oct 31, 2022
- 0 min

- Oct 21, 2022
- 1 min
Early Voting Has Begun in Illinois
This November, Illinois Amendment 1, Right to Collective Bargaining Measure (2022) will be at the top of every ballot. Please vote YES. A...

- Oct 9, 2022
- 2 min
Nursing Home Negligence
At some point in our lives, many of us will be confronted with the decision as to whether to admit a loved one to a nursing home for...

- Sep 22, 2022
- 1 min
VOTE “YES” FOR THE WORKERS’ RIGHTS AMENDMENT
This November, Illinois Amendment 1, Right to Collective Bargaining Measure (2022) will be at the top of every ballot. Please vote YES. A...

- Aug 29, 2022
- 1 min
Jim Ridge Thanks Donors for Supporting St. Baldrick's Foundation
I want to thank each of you for your donation to the St. Baldrick's Event. I am happy to advise you that Team Trooper raised $19,250, and...

- Aug 1, 2022
- 1 min
Lawsuits and the Internet
Lawsuits and the Internet

- Jul 29, 2022
- 1 min
Giving Back to the Community
Sterling is one of the puppies sponsored by Ridge & Downes for District 8 of the International Association of Machinists. She is training...
- Jun 29, 2021
- 1 min
Kankakee Federation of Labor
Date: -November 10, 2022 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location: 231 E. Broadway Street, 2nd Floor, Bradley, IL
- Jun 29, 2021
- 1 min
Kankakee Federation of Labor
Date: -September 8, 2022 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: 231 E. Broadway Street, 2nd Floor, Bradley, IL
- Jun 29, 2021
- 1 min
Kankakee Federation of Labor
Date: - June 9, 2022 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: 231 E. Broadway Street, 2nd Floor, Bradley, IL
- Jun 29, 2021
- 1 min
Kankakee Federation of Labor
Date: - April 14, 2022 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: 231 E. Broadway Street, 2nd Floor, Bradley, IL


- May 19, 2021
- 1 min
Congratulations!
Ridge & Downes would like to congratulate Attorneys Amylee Hogan Simonovich and Brian Driscoll on being elected Trustees in their...


- Jan 13, 2021
- 2 min
Legislature Extends COVID-19 Presumption
On January 13, 2021, the Illinois legislature extended the COVID-19 rebuttable presumption through June 30, 2021.
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
Injuries From Slip & Falls: Relief Under the Illinois Workers' Compensation & Common Law Negligence
As another Illinois winter is underway, it’s time to address your rights in the event you are injured from a slip and fall on ice and...
- Dec 3, 2020
- 1 min
Gov. Rauner Vetoes WC Premium Reforms
At a time when the costs associated with Workers’ Compensation claims fall but insurance premiums continue to rise, the Illinois General...
- Dec 3, 2020
- 1 min
NCCI Recommends 5th Consecutive WC Premium Rate Reduction
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), an insurance industry rate making agency which provides workers’ compensation...
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
Fired for Reporting Track Defects
A veteran track inspector has recently filed suit against the BNSF Railroad alleging that they fired him for reporting a dangerous major...
- Dec 3, 2020
- 1 min
Safety Is No Accident
On December 30, 2013, a BNSF train derailment caused 476,000 gallons of crude oil to spill and ignite near the town of Casselton, North...
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