The United States Supreme Court, in a decision issued this summer, established guidelines for when pursuing police officers can enter the home of a fleeing misdemeanor suspect without a warrant. In Lange v. California, 141 S.Ct. 2011 (2021), the Petitioner, […]
As reported last week, the Governor issued a new Executive Order requiring masks to be worn indoors for all private and public schools. This week the ISBE and IDPH have issued updates to various guidance to reflect the requirements of […]
The McHenry County Clerk (acting as the local election official for the township) recently made the determination that a referendum question to dissolve the township initiated by the board of township trustees and filed with the County could not lawfully […]
The Public Access Counselor has determined that the Urbana City Council violated the Open Meetings Act when it muted a citizen during public comment because she criticized a decision made by the Mayor, and when the Council muted another speaker […]
The United States Supreme Court recently determined that a “seizure” occurs under the Fourth Amendment when police officers shoot persons with the intent to apprehend them, even if the individuals get away. In Torres v. Madrid, New Mexico State Police […]