Category: General
Fri Nov 21, 2025 ‐ General
Public Act 104-0288: What Schools Should Know About New Requirements and Limitations Regarding Perceived or Actual Immigration Status of Students and their Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Since 1981, the United States has recognized a right to public education regardless of a student’s immigration status. See Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982). Under Section 1.240 of the Illinois Administrative Code, “no school system may deny access […]Tue Oct 28, 2025 ‐ General
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Detectives in § 1983 Brady Claim in Mims v. City of Chicago, No. 24-1564 (7th Cir. Oct. 21, 2025)
Summary The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for two Chicago Police Department detectives accused of concealing evidence in violation of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963). The plaintiff, Bernard Mims, brought claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 after serving […]Thu Sep 4, 2025 ‐ General
Village of Round Lake Appoints KTJ as General Counsel
We are excited to announce that Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins has been appointed as General Counsel to the Village of Round Lake in Lake County. The appointment was made at the Village’s September 2, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting. The […]Fri Aug 29, 2025 ‐ General
Public Act 104-0158 Heightens Transparency for Hiring Law Enforcement Officers
On August 12, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 1953 (also known as “Sonya Massey’s Bill”). Public Act 104-0158 will take effect on January 1, 2026, and imposes new mandates on the hiring practices of law enforcement agencies […]