Mon Jan 19, 2026 ‐ General
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Chicago Officers in § 1983 Excessive Force Claim in Mendez v. City of Chicago, No. 24-3110 (7th Cir. Dec. 3, 2025)
Summary The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for two Chicago police officers involved in the 2018 shooting of Juan Mendez. Mendez brought claims against the officers for excessive force under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and battery under Illinois law, and […]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 […]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 […]