by Randal Birkey | Nov 24, 2015 | Jonathan M. Feinstein, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
The nation’s first class-action lawsuit against a state sports governing body, the Illinois High School Association (“IHSA”), was recently dismissed by Cook County Judge Leroy Martin Jr. The Plaintiffs in the case, who filed suit on behalf of players, wanted court...
by Randal Birkey | Jul 15, 2015 | Jonathan M. Feinstein, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
Recently, an Illinois appellate court affirmed the decision of a zoning board denying a resident’s request to change his property to a planned business district. The resident completed construction of a barn on his parcel of land that he planned to use as storage for...
by Randal Birkey | Nov 18, 2014 | Jonathan M. Feinstein, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
WISAM 1, Inc. v. Ill. Liquor Control Comm’n, 2014 IL 116173 (2014) In this recent case, the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the Appellate Court’s ruling that the decision of the deputy local liquor control commissioner of the City of Peoria (Local Commissioner)...
by Randal Birkey | Jul 17, 2014 | Jonathan M. Feinstein, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
The recent Supreme Court decision Riley v. California involved two defendants, in separate incidents, who had their cell phones seized and searched post-arrest. Defendant Riley was stopped for a traffic violation, and his cell phone was seized from his pants’ pocket...
by Randal Birkey | May 14, 2014 | Jonathan M. Feinstein, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
Congratulations to three of our local police chiefs who are retiring this summer. Their hard work, dedication, and service has helped keep our communities safe over the years. While we will miss their exceptional leadership, we look forward to working with the new...
by Randal Birkey | Mar 5, 2014 | Jonathan M. Feinstein, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
With spring approaching (hopefully), another season of soccer is on the horizon. Now is a good time to remind park districts, schools, and municipalities that Illinois passed the Moveable Soccer Goal Safety Act in 2011, nicknamed “Zach’s Law.” The...
