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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

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Municipalities  |  5th Dist.

City of Centralia v. Garland, 2019 IL App (5th) 180439 (August 9, 2019) Marion Co. (MOORE) Affirmed.

Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Due Process  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.

Knutson v. Village of Lakemoor, No. 18-3729 (August 1, 2019) Affirmed

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Utilities  |  1st Dist.

Green v. Village of Winnetka, 2019 IL App (1st) 182153 (July 26, 2019) Cook Co., 6th Div, (HARRIS) Affirmed.

Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Due Process  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.

Bradley v. Village of University Park, Illinois, No. 16-3456 (July 16, 2019) Reversed and remanded

Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

First Amendment  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.

Paramount Media Group, Inc. v. Village of Bellwood, No. 17-1562 (July 16, 2019) Affirmed

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