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57 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1951–2026 11 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
County of Kankakee v. Pollution Control Boardgreen2 sentences2019See Town & Country Utilities, Inc., 225 Ill. 2d at 121-23 ; see also County of Kankakee, 396 Ill. 2019See Town & Country Utilities, Inc., 225 Ill. 2d at 121-23 ; see also County of Kankakee, 396 Ill. | 3 | 3 |
Town & Country Utilities, Inc. v. Illinois Pollution Control Boardgreen2 sentences2019See Town & Country Utilities, Inc., 225 Ill. 2d at 121-23 ; see also County of Kankakee, 396 Ill. 2019See Town & Country Utilities, Inc., 225 Ill. 2d at 121-23 ; see also County of Kankakee, 396 Ill. | 3 | 3 |
Best v. Bestgreen2 sentences2019See Best v. Best, 223 Ill. 2d 342, 348-50 (2006). ¶ 101 I recognize the 40-page decision of the Pollution Board contains a lengthy recitation of the arguments based on each party’s perspective of the evidence presented to the Village hearing officer before the Village Board rejected the hearing officer’s recommendations. 2019See Best v. Best, 223 Ill. 2d 342, 348-50 (2006). ¶ 101 I recognize the 40-page decision of the Pollution Board contains a lengthy recitation of the arguments based on each party’s perspective of the evidence presented to the Village hearing officer before the Village Board rejected the hearing officer’s recommendations. | 3 | 3 |
Archer Daniels Midland Co. v. Barthgreen2 sentences2018Archer Daniels Midland Co. v. Barth, 103 Ill. 2d 536, 539 (1984). 2017Archer Daniels Midland Co. v. Barth , 103 Ill. 2d 536 , 539, 83 Ill.Dec. 332 , 470 N.E.2d 290 (1984). | 2 | 3 |
Wabash County v. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fundgreen2 sentences2014See Wabash County v. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, 408 Ill. 2014See Wabash County v. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, 408 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Vincentgreen2 sentences2011See People v. Vincent, 226 Ill.2d 1, 14-17 , 312 Ill.Dec. 617 , 871 N.E.2d 17 (2007) (discussing why the de novo standard of review is applicable to dismissals and judgments on the pleadings in section 2-1401 proceedings). ¶ 15 Turning to the parties' arguments, we see that the Village's brief implies at times that we should presume the judgment to be valid against everyone with a claim—effectively, valid against the world. 2011See People v. Vincent, 226 Ill.2d 1, 14-17 , 312 Ill.Dec. 617 , 871 N.E.2d 17 (2007) (discussing why the de novo standard of review is applicable to dismissals and judgments on the pleadings in section 2-1401 proceedings). ¶ 15 Turning to the parties' arguments, we see that the Village's brief implies at times that we should presume the judgment to be valid against everyone with a claim—effectively, valid against the world. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Hicksgreen2 sentences2008See Hicks, 183 Ill.App.3d at 641-42 , 132 Ill.Dec. 193 , 539 N.E.2d 756 ; Walter, 90 Ill.App.3d at 688 , 46 Ill.Dec. 102 , 413 N.E.2d 542 . 2008See Hicks, 183 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
Fireman's Fund Ins. Co. v. SEC Donohue, Inc.green2 sentences2001See Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. SEC Donohue, Inc., 176 Ill.2d 160, 161 , 223 Ill.Dec. 424 , 679 N.E.2d 1197 (1997). 2001See Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. v. SEC Donohue, Inc., 176 Ill. 2d 160, 161 (1997). | 2 | 2 |
Plote, Inc. v. Minnesota Alden Co.yellow2 sentences2012In Plote, Inc. v. Minnesota Alden Co., 96 Ill.App.3d 1001, 1002 , 52 Ill.Dec. 550 , 422 N.E.2d 231 (1981), the developer, Minnesota Alden, sought to enjoin the Village of Schaumburg from seeking sums purportedly due under the terms of an ordinance involving the developer's PUD. 2012In Plote, Inc. v. Minnesota Alden Co., 96 Ill.App.3d 1001, 1002 , 52 Ill.Dec. 550 , 422 N.E.2d 231 (1981), the developer, Minnesota Alden, sought to enjoin the Village of Schaumburg from seeking sums purportedly due under the terms of an ordinance involving the developer's PUD. | 1 | 2 |
Illinois Graphics Co. v. Nickumgreen1 sentence2026While it is considered best practice for a lawyer to clearly specify whether a motion to dismiss is brought under section 2-615 or section 2-619, “the failure to do so may not always be fatal, but reversal is required if prejudice results to the nonmovant.” Illinois Graphics Co. v. Nickum, 159 Ill. 2d 469, 484 (1994). | 1 | 1 |
Orlak v. Loyola University Health Systemgreen1 sentence2026Orlak v. Loyola University Health System, 228 Ill. 2d 1, 7 (2007). ¶ 14 JPTS argues that the Village’s motion should have been rejected for failing to separately label each subpart under sections 2-615 or 2-619. | 1 | 1 |
Ittersagen v. Advocate Health and Hospitals Corp.green1 sentence2024See Ittersagen v. Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp., 2021 IL 126507, ¶ 37 . ¶ 60 A. The Parties’ Cross Motions for Summary Judgment ¶ 61 Defendants argue the circuit court erred in granting the Village’s motion for summary judgment, because there was a question of material fact on the issue of excusable delay. | 1 | 1 |
DeSMET EX REL. v. County of Rock Islandgreen1 sentence2024As the Supreme Court explained in Kentucky v. Graham, 473 U.S. 159 (1985), “[p]ersonal-capacity suits seek to impose personal liability upon a government official for actions he takes under color - 32 - No. 1-23-0139 of state law. [Citation.] Official-capacity suits, in contrast, ‘generally represent only another way of pleading an action against an entity of which [a government official] is an agent.’ ” Id. at 165 (quoting Monell v. Department of Social Services of New York, 436 U.S. 658 , 690 n.55 (1978)); see Doe v. Calumet City, 161 Ill. 2d 374, 400 (1994), overruled on other grounds by De | 1 | 1 |
Doe v. Calumet Citygreen1 sentence2024As the Supreme Court explained in Kentucky v. Graham, 473 U.S. 159 (1985), “[p]ersonal-capacity suits seek to impose personal liability upon a government official for actions he takes under color - 32 - No. 1-23-0139 of state law. [Citation.] Official-capacity suits, in contrast, ‘generally represent only another way of pleading an action against an entity of which [a government official] is an agent.’ ” Id. at 165 (quoting Monell v. Department of Social Services of New York, 436 U.S. 658 , 690 n.55 (1978)); see Doe v. Calumet City, 161 Ill. 2d 374, 400 (1994), overruled on other grounds by De | 1 | 1 |
Marsh v. Evangelical Covenant Churchgreen1 sentence2024Marsh v. Evangelical Covenant Church of Hinsdale, 138 Ill. 2d 458, 469 (1990). ¶ 19 Here, the circuit court held a hearing on the Village’s motion to dismiss on July 5, 2023, took the matter under advisement, and set it for “status on ruling.” At a subsequent hearing, the court stated its intent to enter a written opinion disposing of the motion and each time set the matter for status on ruling. | 1 | 1 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency v. Illinois Pollution Control Boardgreen1 sentence2024“The applicable standard of review for rulings on discovery issues is the abuse of discretion standard.” Illinois Environmental Protection Agency v. Illinois Pollution Control Board, 386 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
Heastie v. Robertsgreen1 sentence2023See 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (West 2022); Heastie v. Roberts, 226 Ill. 2d 515, 531 (2007). | 1 | 1 |
| Geelan v. City of Kankakeegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Viirre v. Zayre Stores, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Estate of Brittin v. McCarthygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Thompson v. Gordongreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Vincentgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Village of Roselle v. Commonwealth Edison Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| City of Aurora v. Navargreen | 1 | 1 |
| Clifton-Fine Central School Board of Education v. Wisnergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Rayner Covering Systems, Inc. v. Danvers Farmers Elevator Co.
green
2 sentences2020It further states that the entity “shall not be liable for injury unless it is proven that it has actual or constructive notice of the existence of such a condition that is not reasonably safe in reasonably adequate time prior to an injury to have taken measures to remedy or protect against such condition.” Id. 2019It further states that the entity “shall not be liable for injury unless it is proven that it has actual or constructive notice of the existence of such a condition that is not reasonably safe in reasonably adequate time prior to an injury to have taken measures to remedy or protect against such condition.” Id. | 2 | 2019–2020 |
Richter v. Village of Oak Brook
green
2 sentences2014Richter, 2011 IL App (2d) 100114, ¶ 24 . ¶ 24 We agree with the Village that our analysis and holding in Richter regarding section 10(b) of the Act are not relevant here, because the Village conceded that element. 2014Richter, 2011 IL App (2d) 100114, ¶ 24 . -9- 2014 IL App (2d) 130823 ¶ 24 We agree with the Village that our analysis and holding in Richter regarding section 10(b) of the Act are not relevant here, because the Village conceded that element. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
Waukegan Port District v. of Proposed Village of Beach Park
green
2 sentences1988The trial court struck the objections and denied intervention, finding that "there was no provision for objections or intervention made by the legislature in a proceeding for incorporation of a village and that the hearing of the petition was ex parte. " ( Beach Park, 158 Ill. 1988The trial court struck the objections and denied intervention, finding that “there was no provision for objections or intervention made by the legislature in a proceeding for incorporation of a village and that the hearing of the petition was ex parte.” (Beach Park, 158 Ill. | 2 | 1988–1988 |
Kennedy v. City of Chicago
green
1 sentence2026Kennedy v. City of Chicago, 2022 IL App (1st) 210492, ¶ 16 . ¶ 11 A. The Combined Motion to Dismiss ¶ 12 Initially, JPTS argues that reversal is necessary because the Village’s motion to dismiss did not properly designate the components of its combined motion to dismiss. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Rocha v. FedEx Corp.
green
1 sentence2024“Before a pronouncement should be taken as the judgment, it must be clear that it was intended as such and not merely an announcement of the opinion of the court or an indication of what the judgment is going to be.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Rocha v. FedEx Corporation, 2020 IL App (1st) 190041, ¶ 60 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Monell v. New York City Dept. of Social Servs.
green
1 sentence2024As the Supreme Court explained in Kentucky v. Graham, 473 U.S. 159 (1985), “[p]ersonal-capacity suits seek to impose personal liability upon a government official for actions he takes under color - 32 - No. 1-23-0139 of state law. [Citation.] Official-capacity suits, in contrast, ‘generally represent only another way of pleading an action against an entity of which [a government official] is an agent.’ ” Id. at 165 (quoting Monell v. Department of Social Services of New York, 436 U.S. 658 , 690 n.55 (1978)); see Doe v. Calumet City, 161 Ill. 2d 374, 400 (1994), overruled on other grounds by De | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Snyder v. Curran Township
green
1 sentence2024“Unless an immunity provision applies, municipalities are liable in tort to the same extent as private parties.” Id. at 368–69. ¶ 23 The Village’s immunity defense arises from two related sections of the Immunity Act. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Kentucky v. Graham
green
2 sentences2024As the Supreme Court explained in Kentucky v. Graham, 473 U.S. 159 (1985), “[p]ersonal-capacity suits seek to impose personal liability upon a government official for actions he takes under color - 32 - No. 1-23-0139 of state law. [Citation.] Official-capacity suits, in contrast, ‘generally represent only another way of pleading an action against an entity of which [a government official] is an agent.’ ” Id. at 165 (quoting Monell v. Department of Social Services of New York, 436 U.S. 658 , 690 n.55 (1978)); see Doe v. Calumet City, 161 Ill. 2d 374, 400 (1994), overruled on other grounds by De 2024As the Supreme Court explained in Kentucky v. Graham, 473 U.S. 159 (1985), “[p]ersonal-capacity suits seek to impose personal liability upon a government official for actions he takes under color - 32 - No. 1-23-0139 of state law. [Citation.] Official-capacity suits, in contrast, ‘generally represent only another way of pleading an action against an entity of which [a government official] is an agent.’ ” Id. at 165 (quoting Monell v. Department of Social Services of New York, 436 U.S. 658 , 690 n.55 (1978)); see Doe v. Calumet City, 161 Ill. 2d 374, 400 (1994), overruled on other grounds by De | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Alan Josephsen Co., Inc. v. Village of Mundelein
green
1 sentence2024CONCLUSION ¶ 32 For the foregoing reasons, the decision of the Village’s hearing officer is affirmed. ¶ 33 Affirmed. 14 No. 1-23-0641 Alan Josephsen Co. v. Village of Mundelein, 2024 IL App (1st) 230641 Decision Under Review: Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County, No. 2021-CH- 05777; the Hon. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Progressive Northern Insurance Co.
green
1 sentence2024“The purpose of a motion to reconsider is to bring to a court's attention: (1) newly discovered evidence; (2) changes in the law; or (3) errors in the court's previous application of existing law.” State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Progressive Northern Insurance Co., 2015 IL App (1st) 140447, ¶ 68 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Raintree Homes, Inc. v. Village of Long Grove
green
1 sentence2023Raintree Homes, 209 Ill. 2d at 261 . | 1 | 2023–2023 |
HPI Health Care Services, Inc. v. Mt. Vernon Hospital, Inc.
green
2 sentences2023In fact, the combined allegations and inferences established that the Village defendants learned of the relevant provisions of the lease and took action to stop proceeding on the sales contract a short time later on advice of counsel. 7 Although the case law in Illinois on the third element of tortious interference with contract generally refers to inducement (see, e.g., HPI Health Care Services, Inc., 131 Ill. 2d at 154-55 ), the Restatement recognizes that there are other forms of interference that may satisfy the third element as well. 2023In fact, the combined allegations and inferences established that the Village defendants learned of the relevant provisions of the lease and took action to stop proceeding on the sales contract a short time later on advice of counsel. 7 Although the case law in Illinois on the third element of tortious interference with contract generally refers to inducement (see, e.g., HPI Health Care Services, Inc., 131 Ill. 2d at 154-55 ), the Restatement recognizes that there are other forms of interference that may satisfy the third element as well. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| Robinson v. Village of Sauk Village green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| Hall v. Naper Gold Hospitality green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Morse v. Donati
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1 sentence2022Morse v. Donati, 2019 IL App (2d) 180328, ¶ 16 ; Hall, 2012 IL App (2d) 111151, ¶ 9 . -8- 2022 IL App (2d) 200299-U ¶ 28 Here, we disagree with plaintiffs’ contentions that the Village’s brief violated Rule 341(h)(6). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| Village of Hanover Park v. Board of Trustees of the Village of Hanover Park Police Pension Fund green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Church of Peace v. City of Rock Island green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Jaros v. Village of Downers Grove green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| The Village of Vernon Hills v. Heelan green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| People v. Walter green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Flournoy v. Ameritech green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| Independent Amusements, Inc. v. Village of Milan neutral | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Columbus Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Century Title Co. green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Walker v. State Board of Elections green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Sumner Realty Co. v. Willcott green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| E & E Hauling, Inc. v. Pollution Control Board green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| People Ex Rel. Village of Buffalo Grove v. Village of Long Grove neutral | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Skyrise Apartments, Inc. v. City of Rockford green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| Doran v. Cullerton green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Wadlington v. Mindes green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Moore v. McDaniel green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Stoner Mfg. Corp. v. Young Men's Christian Ass'n green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| 612 North Michigan Avenue Building Corp. v. Factsystem, Inc. green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
| Cunis v. Brennan neutral | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| First Nat. Bank of Lake Forest v. County of Lake green | 1 | 1971–1971 |
| Chicago Title & Trust Co. v. County of Cook neutral | 1 | 1969–1969 |
| Roche v. City of Minneapolis neutral | 1 | 1967–1967 |
| City of Elmhurst v. Buettgen green | 1 | 1953–1953 |
| Village of Lombard v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co. green | 1 | 1951–1951 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.