Local Government Law

The mission of ISBA Local Government Law Section

to enhance the knowledge and professional capabilities of lawyers who devote time to the practice of the law relating to units of local government;
to disseminate information and comment on legislative and judicial developments and their impact on units of local government; to make recommendations on legislation; and
to develop and communicate ideas to improve the functioning of units of local government.

Recent Related Cases

Illinois Supreme Court / Civil

Home Rule Authority
Commacho v. City of Joliet, 2024 IL 129263 (April 4, 2024) (OVERSTREET) Appellate court judgment affirmed in part and vacated in part.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act | W.D. Wisc.
Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart, Inc. v. City of Madison, Wisc., No. 23-1175 (March 15, 2024) Affirmed
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Eminent Domain | 1st Dist.
Alan Josephsen Co., Inc. v. Village of Mundelein, 2024 IL App (1st) 230641 (March 8, 2024) 6th Div./Cook Co. (TAILOR) Affirmed.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Civil Procedure | 3d Dist.
Village of Lisle v. French, 2024 IL App (3d) 230002 (March 7, 2024) DuPage Co. (HETTEL) Appeal dismissed.
Illinois Supreme Court / Civil

Municipal Law
City of Rock Falls v. Aims Industrial Services, LLC, 2024 IL 129164 (January 19, 2024) (CUNNINGHAM) Affirmed.

Local Government Law discussion group is available to section members via the Local Government Law community in ISBA Central
The Local Government Law Section directory is available to all ISBA members
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