Category: Municipal Law News
Fri Oct 24, 2025 ‐ Municipal Law News
The Illinois Supreme Court’s Ruling in Bitner v. City of Pekin¸ 2025 IL 131039, is Pro-Municipality in Permitting Public Employers to Withhold Employment Taxes from Section 1(b) PEDA Payments
The Illinois Supreme Court (“Court”) recently ruled on the interpretation of Section 1(b) of the Illinois Public Employee Disability Act (“PEDA”) (5 ILCS 345/1(b)). The Court ruled in favor of the City of Pekin when concluding the City is permitted […]Tue Jul 22, 2025 ‐ Municipal Law News
In a Win for Municipalities, the Northern District of Illinois Applies the Heck Doctrine to Convictions from Administrative Hearings in Vargas v. Guardiola, 2025 WL 1530948 (N.D. Ill. May 29, 2025)
Vargas v. Guardiola serves as a significant ruling for municipalities navigating the legal implications of civil rights claims, especially those arising from traffic stops, ordinance enforcement, and administrative adjudication. This case underscores how municipalities can effectively defend against resource consuming […]Wed Jul 2, 2025 ‐ Municipal Law News
Illinois Strengthens Safe Drinking Water Enforcement for Non-Community Systems
Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new law ensuring Illinois maintains local control over safe drinking water standards while enhancing enforcement tools to protect public health. The law, Senate Bill 2266, allows the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to […]Tue Jul 1, 2025 ‐ Municipal Law News
In Petersen v. Pedersen, the Seventh Circuit Gives Police Departments Guidance on Effectively Building Probable Cause and Seeking Judicial Warrants
Background and Procedural History Mark Petersen (“Petersen”) brought a 42 U.S.C. §1983 (“§ 1983”) lawsuit against Deputy Stefanie Pedersen (“Deputy Pedersen”) alleging false arrest and an unreasonable search under the Fourth Amendment. Petersen v. Pedersen, 2025 WL 1637317 (7th Cir.). […]