Local Government Law

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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 Appellate Court / Civil

    Zoning  |  4th Dist.
    Clark v. City of Galena, 2025 IL App (4th) 241245 (October 30, 2025) Jo Daviess Co. (GRISCHOW) Reversed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    Whistleblower Act  |  2d Dist.
    Sciarrone v. Village of Island Lake, 2025 IL App (2d) 240153 (September 18, 2025) Lake Co. (MULLEN) Affirmed in part, reversed in part, remanded.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    Temporary Restraining Order  |  4th Dist.
    Holmberg v. City of Kewanee, 2025 IL App (4th) 250628 (July 29, 2025) Henry Co. (ZENOFF) Reversed and remanded.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Municipal Law  |  N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
    Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. v. Village of Schaumburg, No. 24-3163 (July 22, 2025) (ST. EVE) Affirmed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    Municipal Law  |  2d Dist.
    DPH Aurora Properties, LLC v. City of Aurora, 2025 IL App (2d) 240540 (July 22, 2025) Kane Co. (SCHOSTOK) Affirmed in part, reversed in part, remanded.

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