In Citizens Ins. Co. of America, et al. v. Thermoflex Waukegan, LLC v. Gregory Gates, 2025 WL 2767289 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 29, 2025) (“Citizens”), the Northern District of Illinois reversed its earlier March 2022 decision...
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Securing the Future of Illinois Libraries
Oct 13, 2025
In a significant move to bolster public infrastructure and safety, Governor Pritzker signed SB 1550, now P.A. 104-0108, into law on August 1, 2025. This legislation amends the Illinois Library System Act to expand and...
Allegations of Unconstitutional Violations—Understanding and Defending Against Monell Claims
Oct 9, 2025
Introduction Municipal liability under Monell v. Department of Social Services, 436 U.S. 658 (1978), is a critical doctrine in civil rights litigation, particularly under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Defense attorneys representing...
The Illinois Supreme Court’s recent decision in Bitner v. City of Pekin, 2025 IL 131039, delivered a significant clarification for municipalities and public entities across the state regarding the compensation of...
Is It Free Speech Or A Rule Violation? Navigating Disparaging Comments Made by Owners Within Community Associations
Sep 22, 2025
What is a Disparaging Comment? According to Merriam-Webster, “disparaging” is defined as “belittling the value or importance of someone or something” (Merriam-Webster). Therefore, a disparaging comment is any remark...
In May and June of 2021, Jeanne Hedgepeth, an Illinois public-school teacher, posted on her Facebook page a series of memes and comments regarding George Floyd’s death. Those posts, along with an online debate with a former