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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.

Jones v. Markiewicz-Qualkinbush, No. 17-1227 (June 14, 2018) Affirmed

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Annexation  |  3d Dist.

Chicago Title Land Trust Company v. County of Will, 2018 IL App (3d) 160713 (May 18, 2018) Will Co. (WRIGHT) Reversed and remanded with directions.

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Standing  |  2d Dist.

Paul v. County of Ogle, 2018 IL App (2d) 170696 (May 10, 2018) Ogle Co. (SCHOSTOK) Reversed and remanded.

Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

First Amendment  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.

HH-Indianapolis, LLC v. Consolidated City of Indianapolis, No. 17-3023 (May 7, 2018) Affirmed

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

FOIA  |  4th Dist.

City of Danville v. Madigan, 2018 IL App (4th) 170182 (April 25, 2018) Sangamon Co. (HARRIS) Affirmed.

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