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Judge says Chicago residents can't sue private firm over 75-year Chicago parking meter lease

By Scott Holland | Wednesday, Jan 26, 2022 @ 4:14pm

A federal judge said the plaintiffs legal injuries are apparent, but the city contract has immunity from antitrust lawsuits
Illinois Supreme Court halts school districts' request for billions of extra state dollars into public education

By Scott Holland | Thursday, Oct 28, 2021 @ 11:12pm

Panel said granting request would violate separation of powers clause
IL Supreme Court mulls school districts' request for order potentially forcing billions more state dollars into public schools

By Jonathan Bilyk | Tuesday, May 18, 2021 @ 10:28pm

Attorneys for school districts argued Gov. JB Pritzker has a "constitutional obligation" to budget hundreds of millions more each year for public schools. The state says the court should stay out of a "political process" reserved for lawmakers and voters.