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2021We find, however, that we may still consider petitioners’ appeal under the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine, given the significant interests involved in allowing only qualified candidates to hold municipal office. ¶ 12 The criteria for applying the public interest exception are “(1) the question presented is of a public nature; (2) an authoritative determination of the question is desirable for the future guidance of public officers; and (3) the question is likely to recur.” In re Shelby R., 2013 IL 114994, ¶ 16 .

2021We find, however, that we may still consider petitioners’ appeal under the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine, given the significant interests involved in allowing only qualified candidates to hold municipal office. ¶ 12 The criteria for applying the public interest exception are “(1) the question presented is of a public nature; (2) an authoritative determination of the question is desirable for the future guidance of public officers; and (3) the question is likely to recur.” In re Shelby R., 2013 IL 114994, ¶ 16 .

1996The DCFS has consistently failed to deliver plans for effecting real change and has missed the deadlines set out in the consent decree." ( B.H., 49 F.3d at 295 .) Yet the 1995 B.H. opinion later states that in the fall of 1993, the parties and the district judge agreed to hold in-chambers hearings in addition to open court status hearings; the judge found that the parties had been reluctant to negotiate in public due to concern over bad press reports. ( B.H., 49 F.3d at 295-96 .) "The decision to close the conferences aroused the ire of [Public Guardian] Patrick Murphy, who had earlier sought

1996The DCFS has consistently failed to deliver plans for effecting real change and has missed the deadlines set out in the consent decree.” B.H., 49 F.3d at 295 .

2021In re Application for a Tax Deed, 2018 IL App (5th) 170354, ¶ 13 . ¶ 16 Section 22-85 Motion ¶ 17 On appeal, the petitioners challenge the circuit court’s dismissal of their count I motion to void the October 27, 2017, tax deed pursuant to section 2-615 of the Code.

2020In re Application for a Tax Deed, 2018 IL App (5th) 170354, ¶ 13 . ¶ 16 Section 22-85 Motion ¶ 17 On appeal, the petitioners challenge the circuit court’s dismissal of their count I motion to void the October 27, 2017, tax deed pursuant to section 2-615 of the Code.

1996The petitioners cite Zion, 219 Ill.App.3d 550 , 162 Ill.Dec. 268 , 579 N.E.2d 1082 , Cherry Bowl, Inc. v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, 100 Ill.App.3d 326 , 55 Ill.Dec. 472 , 426 N.E.2d 618 (1981), and Ayrshire Coal Co. v. Property Tax Appeal Board, 19 Ill.App.3d 41 , 310 N.E.2d 667 (1974), to support these arguments.

1996The petitioners cite Zion, 219 Ill.

2006On appeal, the petitioners claim that the trial court erred in: (1) relying on In re Estate of Halas, 209 Ill.

2006App. 3d 333 , 568 N.E.2d 170 (1991), to direct a verdict for the respondent; (2) failing to remove the respondent as executor based upon a conflict of interest that made him incapable and unsuitable to act as executor; and (3) barring evidence that the respondent’s co-executor concluded that the respondent had a conflict of interest that required him to resign.

1996The petitioners cite Zion, 219 Ill.App.3d 550 , 162 Ill.Dec. 268 , 579 N.E.2d 1082 , Cherry Bowl, Inc. v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, 100 Ill.App.3d 326 , 55 Ill.Dec. 472 , 426 N.E.2d 618 (1981), and Ayrshire Coal Co. v. Property Tax Appeal Board, 19 Ill.App.3d 41 , 310 N.E.2d 667 (1974), to support these arguments.

1996The petitioners cite Zion, 219 Ill.App.3d 550 , 162 Ill.Dec. 268 , 579 N.E.2d 1082 , Cherry Bowl, Inc. v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, 100 Ill.App.3d 326 , 55 Ill.Dec. 472 , 426 N.E.2d 618 (1981), and Ayrshire Coal Co. v. Property Tax Appeal Board, 19 Ill.App.3d 41 , 310 N.E.2d 667 (1974), to support these arguments.

1996The petitioners cite Zion, 219 Ill.App.3d 550 , 162 Ill.Dec. 268 , 579 N.E.2d 1082 , Cherry Bowl, Inc. v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, 100 Ill.App.3d 326 , 55 Ill.Dec. 472 , 426 N.E.2d 618 (1981), and Ayrshire Coal Co. v. Property Tax Appeal Board, 19 Ill.App.3d 41 , 310 N.E.2d 667 (1974), to support these arguments.

1996The petitioners cite Zion, 219 Ill.App.3d 550 , 162 Ill.Dec. 268 , 579 N.E.2d 1082 , Cherry Bowl, Inc. v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, 100 Ill.App.3d 326 , 55 Ill.Dec. 472 , 426 N.E.2d 618 (1981), and Ayrshire Coal Co. v. Property Tax Appeal Board, 19 Ill.App.3d 41 , 310 N.E.2d 667 (1974), to support these arguments.

1990Because the Petitioners have failed to brief or argue the issue of the trial court’s denial of their motion to intervene, review of that issue is waived. 107 Ill. 2d R. 341(e)(7); Batteast v. Argonaut Insurance Co. (1983), 118 Ill.

1981Ed. 2d 387, 392 , 99 S. Ct. 421, 423 .) “The petitioners do not challenge the constitutionality of the police action in stopping the automobile in which they were riding; nor do they complain of being made to get out of the vehicle.

1980App. 2d 133, 135 , 157 N.E.2d 545 .) Petitioners’ claim for compensation through apportionment of that award cannot be sustained as a matter of law.

1979(See also Hanley v. Kusper (1975), 61 Ill.2d 452, 461 .) Similarly, Lehnhausen v. Lake Shore Auto Parts Co. (1973), 410 U.S. 356 , 35 L.Ed.2d 351 , 93 S.Ct. 1001 , and Hanley are dispositive of the argument that taxing the income of an individual or corporate partner at a higher rate than an individual or corporation who is not a partner, and taxing the income of subchapter S corporations at a more favorable rate than that of other *408 corporations invalidates the Act.

1979Petitioners’ claim that the Act subjects the income of an individual partner to two taxes in violation of section 3(a) of article IX is disposed of by the opinion of this court in Lake Shore Auto Parts Co. v. Korzen (1973), 54 Ill. 2d 237, 238 , cert. denied (1973), 414 U.S. 1039 , 38 L.

1979Petitioners' claim that the Act subjects the income of an individual partner to two taxes in violation of section 3(a) of article IX is disposed of by the opinion of this court in Lake Shore Auto Parts Co. v. Korzen (1973), 54 Ill.2d 237, 238 , cert. denied (1973), 414 U.S. 1039 , 38 L.Ed.2d 329 , 94 S.Ct. 539 , where it was held that the personal property of a partnership is distinct from and, thus, taxable apart from the personal property of individual partners.

1979(See also Hanley v. Kusper (1975), 61 Ill.2d 452, 461 .) Similarly, Lehnhausen v. Lake Shore Auto Parts Co. (1973), 410 U.S. 356 , 35 L.Ed.2d 351 , 93 S.Ct. 1001 , and Hanley are dispositive of the argument that taxing the income of an individual or corporate partner at a higher rate than an individual or corporation who is not a partner, and taxing the income of subchapter S corporations at a more favorable rate than that of other *408 corporations invalidates the Act.

1979(See also Hanley v. Kusper (1975), 61 Ill.2d 452, 461 .) Similarly, Lehnhausen v. Lake Shore Auto Parts Co. (1973), 410 U.S. 356 , 35 L.Ed.2d 351 , 93 S.Ct. 1001 , and Hanley are dispositive of the argument that taxing the income of an individual or corporate partner at a higher rate than an individual or corporation who is not a partner, and taxing the income of subchapter S corporations at a more favorable rate than that of other *408 corporations invalidates the Act.

1979Petitioners’ claim that the Act subjects the income of an individual partner to two taxes in violation of section 3(a) of article IX is disposed of by the opinion of this court in Lake Shore Auto Parts Co. v. Korzen (1973), 54 Ill. 2d 237, 238 , cert. denied (1973), 414 U.S. 1039 , 38 L.

1979Petitioners' claim that the Act subjects the income of an individual partner to two taxes in violation of section 3(a) of article IX is disposed of by the opinion of this court in Lake Shore Auto Parts Co. v. Korzen (1973), 54 Ill.2d 237, 238 , cert. denied (1973), 414 U.S. 1039 , 38 L.Ed.2d 329 , 94 S.Ct. 539 , where it was held that the personal property of a partnership is distinct from and, thus, taxable apart from the personal property of individual partners.

1979Petitioners’ claim that the Act subjects the income of an individual partner to two taxes in violation of section 3(a) of article IX is disposed of by the opinion of this court in Lake Shore Auto Parts Co. v. Korzen (1973), 54 Ill. 2d 237, 238 , cert. denied (1973), 414 U.S. 1039 , 38 L.

1979Petitioners' claim that the Act subjects the income of an individual partner to two taxes in violation of section 3(a) of article IX is disposed of by the opinion of this court in Lake Shore Auto Parts Co. v. Korzen (1973), 54 Ill.2d 237, 238 , cert. denied (1973), 414 U.S. 1039 , 38 L.Ed.2d 329 , 94 S.Ct. 539 , where it was held that the personal property of a partnership is distinct from and, thus, taxable apart from the personal property of individual partners.

1962(Gloldblatt Bros., Inc. v. Sixty-Third & Halsted Realty Co., 338 Ill App 543, 545, 548, 88 NE2d 100 .) A preliminary, temporary or interlocutory injunction is granted before the hearing of a case on its merits for the purpose of preventing a threatened wrong or any further perpetration of injury, in order to preserve the subject or object of the controversy in its then existing condition, that is, in order to preserve the status quo with the least injury to all the parties concerned.

1941The Supreme Court upheld in the case of City of Ottawa v. Brown, 372 Ill. 468 , an ordinance of the city of Ottawa as being within the exception of the act of 1919 (par. 351-3, Ch. 38, Ill.