Local Government Law

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Section ProspectusThe 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

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    First Amendment  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    FKFJ, Inc. v. Village of Worth, No. 20-2396 (August 26, 2021) Affirmed

  • Illinois Supreme Court / Civil

    Election Code  |  1st Dist.
    Walker v. Agpawa, 2021 IL 127206 (August 26, 2021) Cook Co. (THEIS) Appellate court reversed; Board affirmed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    Eminent Domain  |  5th Dist.
    City of Mascoutah v. Illinois Commerce Comm'n, 2021 IL App (5th) 200386 (August 9, 2021) ICC (MOORE) Appeal dismissed.

  • Illinois Supreme Court / Civil

    Breach of Contract  |  2d Dist.
    Indeck Energy Services, Inc. v. DePodesta, DePodesta 2021 IL 125733 (July 29, 2021) Lake Co. (A. BURKE) Appellate court affirmed in part and reversed in part; circuit court affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Attorney Fees  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    Nichols v. Ill. Dept. of Transportation, No. 19-1456 (July 6, 2021) Affirmed

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