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23 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1910–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
AMERICAN FED. OF STATE, COUNTY v. Ryangreen
illappct · 2002 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Ryan, 332 Ill.

2004Ryan, 332 Ill.

22
Foster & Kleiser v. City of Chicagogreen
illappct · 1986 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Foster & Kleiser v. City of Chicago, 146 Ill.

11
People v. Leffewgreen
illappct · 1975 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983Compare People v. Leffew (1975), 33 Ill.

11
Fitzgerald v. Merard Holding Co., Inc.green
· 1929 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1952–1952
2 sentences

1952See Fitzgerald v. Merard Holding Company, 110 Conn. 130 , 147 Atl. 513 ; Crow v. Board of Adjustment of Iowa City, 227 Iowa 324 , 288 N. W. 145 ; Brett v. Building Com’r of Brookline, 250 Mass. 73 , 145 N. E. 269 ; Omaha v. Glissmann, 151 Neb. 895 , 39 N. W. (2d) 828 ; Fairchild Sons, Inc. v. Rogers, 246 App. Div. 555 , 282 N. Y.

1952See Fitzgerald v. Merard Holding Company, 110 Conn. 130 , 147 Atl. 513 ; Crow v. Board of Adjustment of Iowa City, 227 Iowa 324 , 288 N. W. 145 ; Brett v. Building Com’r of Brookline, 250 Mass. 73 , 145 N. E. 269 ; Omaha v. Glissmann, 151 Neb. 895 , 39 N. W. (2d) 828 ; Fairchild Sons, Inc. v. Rogers, 246 App. Div. 555 , 282 N. Y.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
Alternate Fuels, Inc. v. Director of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency green
ill · 2005
2 sentences

2005This court would be placed in the absurd position of having to decide the merits of a case in order to determine whether the case was ripe for adjudication. [5] The implication that it was unfair to require AFI either to incur the expense of obtaining a permit or to "risk[ ] serious penalties by continuing and waiting for the ax of Agency prosecution to fall" ( 215 Ill.2d at 233 , 294 Ill.Dec. at 40 , 830 N.E.2d at 452 ) is ameliorated by noting that even if the "ax" had indeed fallen, and the Agency had succeeded in proving that AFI had violated the permit requirement, AFI still would have ha

2005This court would be placed in the absurd position of having to decide the merits of a case in order to determine whether the case was ripe for adjudication. [5] The implication that it was unfair to require AFI either to incur the expense of obtaining a permit or to "risk[ ] serious penalties by continuing and waiting for the ax of Agency prosecution to fall" ( 215 Ill.2d at 233 , 294 Ill.Dec. at 40 , 830 N.E.2d at 452 ) is ameliorated by noting that even if the "ax" had indeed fallen, and the Agency had succeeded in proving that AFI had violated the permit requirement, AFI still would have ha

22005–2021
Dimmitt, III v. City of Clearwater green
ca11 · 1993
2 sentences

1996Dimmitt, 985 F.2d at 1568 .

1996Dimmitt, 985 F.2d at 1568 .

21996–1996
J. Burton Co. v. City of Chicago green
ill · 1908
2 sentences

1927App. 334 , the court said, the doctrine of estoppel in pais “does not apply where the city official has exceeded his authority in issuing a permit in violation of a city ordinance.” Citing Burton Co. v. City of Chicago, 236 Ill. 383 ; Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. v. City of Chicago, 173 Ill. 91 .

1910Burton Co. v. City of Chicago, 236 Ill. 383 ; Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. v. City of Chicago, 173 id. 91.

21910–1927
Cities Service Oil Co. v. City of Des Plaines green
ill · 1961
1 sentence

2012Id. ¶ 38 However, this case is distinguishable from Cities Service.

12012–2012
Standard Scrap Metal Co. v. Pollution Control Board green
illappct · 1986
2 sentences

1994App. 3d 655 , 491 N.E.2d 1251 , is "instructive.” The State contends that Park’s failure to comply with the permit requirements was not a mere "paper” or "minor” violation and cites the following language from the Standard Scrap case: "[T]he violation of a permit requirement goes directly to the heart of the State’s enforcement program and ability to protect against environmental damage.

1994The permit program is a method through which the State of Illinois can control emitters of contaminants into the atmosphere, as well as emissions that may result in the presence of contaminants in the environment.” (Standard Scrap, 142 Ill.

11994–1994
Bresler Ice Cream Co. v. Pollution Control Board green
illappct · 1974
1 sentence

1989App. 3d 560 , 315 N.E.2d 619 .) The imposition of the maximum penalty here for a permit violation where there has been no finding that Trilla was a polluter would appear unwarranted on this record.

11989–1989
Joliet Sand & Gravel Co. v. Pollution Control Board green
illappct · 1987
2 sentences

1989App. 3d 830 , 516 N.E. 2d 955 .) The cases of Celotex and CIPS, however, stand for the proposition that a permit applicant may challenge the validity of a Board regulation at a permit hearing.

1989Both parties state that the cases of Joliet Sand & Gravel Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1987), 163 Ill.

11989–1989
Shuttlesworth v. City of Birmingham green
scotus · 1969
1 sentence

1986Ed. 2d 162 , 89 S. Ct. 935 , the court held that a city ordinance which established a permit requirement for parades, processions, and demonstrations violated the first amendment because it did not include narrow, objective, and definite standards to guide the licensing authority.

11986–1986
County of Cook v. World Wide News Agency green
illappct · 1981
1 sentence

1986(County of Cook v. World Wide News Agency (1981), 98 Ill.

11986–1986
People v. Casper neutral
illappct · 1981
1 sentence

1983App. 3d 787 , 423 N.E.2d 510 , on which the State relies, it is apparent from the record that the statute’s permit requirement was not complied with in this case.

11983–1983
Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. Allphin green
ill · 1975
1 sentence

1981The EPA thus argues on appeal that White Fence was required, under the doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies (see Landfill; Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. Allphin (1975), 60 Ill. 2d 360 , 326 N.E.2d 737 ), to pursue a section 31(b) “enforcement action” before seeking relief in the courts.

11981–1981
Village of South Elgin v. Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. green
illappct · 1978
1 sentence

1981App. 3d 815 , 379 N.E.2d 349 .) The Board’s Rule 208 provides that a permit is not a defense to a violation of the Act.

11981–1981
City of Des Plaines v. Chicago & North Western Railway Co. green
ill · 1976
2 sentences

1979Co. (1976), 65 Ill. 2d 1 , we held that an ordinance dealing with noise emission exceeded the home rule powers of that municipality.

1979Co. (1976), 65 Ill.2d 1 , we held that an ordinance dealing with noise emission exceeded the home rule powers of that municipality.

11979–1979
Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago v. City of Des Plaines green
ill · 1976
2 sentences

1979On the contrary, in Metropolitan Sanitary District v. City of Des Plaines (1976), 63 Ill. 2d 256 , the court specifically held that the city’s permit requirement did not extend to a regional sewage treatment plant and in City of Des Plaines v. Chicago & North Western Ry.

1979On the contrary, in Metropolitan Sanitary District v. City of Des Plaines (1976), 63 Ill.2d 256 , the court specifically held that the city's permit requirement did not extend to a regional sewage treatment plant and in City of Des Plaines v. Chicago & North Western Ry.

11979–1979
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. v. Train green
dcd · 1975
1 sentence

1976This conclusion finds support in Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. v. Train, 396 F.Supp. 1393 (D.D.C. 1975), which enumerated important functions of the permit program other than as evidence of compliance with specific effluent standards. 1 Viewing the NPDES as the successor to the permit prográm under the Rivers and Harbors Act ( 33 U.S.C. §407 (1970)) also supports our conclusion that a permit is necessary for one to discharge lawfully under the FWPCA.

11976–1976
Driessens Ex Rel. Driessens v. Verkruyse neutral
illappct · 1964
1 sentence

1975Defendant concedes that under normal circumstances, timeliness would so require; but under these circumstances where plaintiff’s conduct occurred during closing arguments, the function of the normal timeliness requirement (namely, to avoid a second trial) could not have been achieved, so that the normal requirement (see La Belle v. Brown (1964), 46 Ill.App.2d 87 , 196 N.E. 2d 389 (abstract opinion)) ought not to apply; and raising the matter for the first time in the motion for a new trial was still timely, so that it was not error for the trial court to permit defense counsel to do so and to

11975–1975
Belle v. Brown green
illappct · 1964
1 sentence

1975Defendant concedes that under normal circumstances, timeliness would so require; but under these circumstances where plaintiff’s conduct occurred during closing arguments, the function of the normal timeliness requirement (namely, to avoid a second trial) could not have been achieved, so that the normal requirement (see La Belle v. Brown (1964), 46 Ill.App.2d 87 , 196 N.E. 2d 389 (abstract opinion)) ought not to apply; and raising the matter for the first time in the motion for a new trial was still timely, so that it was not error for the trial court to permit defense counsel to do so and to

11975–1975
Meltzer v. City of Chicago neutral
illappct · 1910
1 sentence

1975(Wise v. City of Chicago, 183 Ill.App. 215 ; Meltzer v. City of Chicago, 152 Ill.App. 334 .) Had Bridges issued a certificate based on the plans submitted, he would have exceeded his authority since the plans were not in conformity with the ordinance.

11975–1975
Wise v. City of Chicago green
illappct · 1913
1 sentence

1975(Wise v. City of Chicago, 183 Ill.App. 215 ; Meltzer v. City of Chicago, 152 Ill.App. 334 .) Had Bridges issued a certificate based on the plans submitted, he would have exceeded his authority since the plans were not in conformity with the ordinance.

11975–1975
Deer Park Civic Ass'n v. City of Chicago green
illappct · 1952
2 sentences

1958(See Deer Park Civic Ass’n v. City of Chicago, 347 Ill.

1958(See Deer Park Civic Ass'n v. City of Chicago, 347 Ill.

11958–1958
Brett v. Building Commissioner green
mass · 1924
2 sentences

1952See Fitzgerald v. Merard Holding Company, 110 Conn. 130 , 147 Atl. 513 ; Crow v. Board of Adjustment of Iowa City, 227 Iowa 324 , 288 N. W. 145 ; Brett v. Building Com’r of Brookline, 250 Mass. 73 , 145 N. E. 269 ; Omaha v. Glissmann, 151 Neb. 895 , 39 N. W. (2d) 828 ; Fairchild Sons, Inc. v. Rogers, 246 App. Div. 555 , 282 N. Y.

1952See Fitzgerald v. Merard Holding Company, 110 Conn. 130 , 147 Atl. 513 ; Crow v. Board of Adjustment of Iowa City, 227 Iowa 324 , 288 N. W. 145 ; Brett v. Building Com’r of Brookline, 250 Mass. 73 , 145 N. E. 269 ; Omaha v. Glissmann, 151 Neb. 895 , 39 N. W. (2d) 828 ; Fairchild Sons, Inc. v. Rogers, 246 App. Div. 555 , 282 N. Y.

11952–1952
City of Omaha v. Glissmann green
neb · 1949
2 sentences

1952See Fitzgerald v. Merard Holding Company, 110 Conn. 130 , 147 Atl. 513 ; Crow v. Board of Adjustment of Iowa City, 227 Iowa 324 , 288 N. W. 145 ; Brett v. Building Com’r of Brookline, 250 Mass. 73 , 145 N. E. 269 ; Omaha v. Glissmann, 151 Neb. 895 , 39 N. W. (2d) 828 ; Fairchild Sons, Inc. v. Rogers, 246 App. Div. 555 , 282 N. Y.

1952See Fitzgerald v. Merard Holding Company, 110 Conn. 130 , 147 Atl. 513 ; Crow v. Board of Adjustment of Iowa City, 227 Iowa 324 , 288 N. W. 145 ; Brett v. Building Com’r of Brookline, 250 Mass. 73 , 145 N. E. 269 ; Omaha v. Glissmann, 151 Neb. 895 , 39 N. W. (2d) 828 ; Fairchild Sons, Inc. v. Rogers, 246 App. Div. 555 , 282 N. Y.

11952–1952
Crow v. Board of Adjustment of Iowa City green
iowa · 1939
2 sentences

1952See Fitzgerald v. Merard Holding Company, 110 Conn. 130 , 147 Atl. 513 ; Crow v. Board of Adjustment of Iowa City, 227 Iowa 324 , 288 N. W. 145 ; Brett v. Building Com’r of Brookline, 250 Mass. 73 , 145 N. E. 269 ; Omaha v. Glissmann, 151 Neb. 895 , 39 N. W. (2d) 828 ; Fairchild Sons, Inc. v. Rogers, 246 App. Div. 555 , 282 N. Y.

1952See Fitzgerald v. Merard Holding Company, 110 Conn. 130 , 147 Atl. 513 ; Crow v. Board of Adjustment of Iowa City, 227 Iowa 324 , 288 N. W. 145 ; Brett v. Building Com’r of Brookline, 250 Mass. 73 , 145 N. E. 269 ; Omaha v. Glissmann, 151 Neb. 895 , 39 N. W. (2d) 828 ; Fairchild Sons, Inc. v. Rogers, 246 App. Div. 555 , 282 N. Y.

11952–1952
Fairchild Sons, Inc. v. Rogers neutral
nyappdiv · 1935
1 sentence

1952See Fitzgerald v. Merard Holding Company, 110 Conn. 130 , 147 Atl. 513 ; Crow v. Board of Adjustment of Iowa City, 227 Iowa 324 , 288 N. W. 145 ; Brett v. Building Com’r of Brookline, 250 Mass. 73 , 145 N. E. 269 ; Omaha v. Glissmann, 151 Neb. 895 , 39 N. W. (2d) 828 ; Fairchild Sons, Inc. v. Rogers, 246 App. Div. 555 , 282 N. Y.

11952–1952
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. v. City of Chicago neutral
ill · 1898
1 sentence

1927App. 334 , the court said, the doctrine of estoppel in pais “does not apply where the city official has exceeded his authority in issuing a permit in violation of a city ordinance.” Citing Burton Co. v. City of Chicago, 236 Ill. 383 ; Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. v. City of Chicago, 173 Ill. 91 .

11927–1927

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 415 ILCS 5/31 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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