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The Illinois Supreme Court recently adopted an important new rule applicable to eviction cases filed in the state. The rule requires all eviction plaintiffs to attach certain several important documents to their complaint at...

The City of Chicago announced a $330 million lending commitment to acquire and rehabilitate 7,000 housing units on the city’s south and west sides. This commitment was joined by the Community Investment Corporation (CIC)...

The Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (“CLRTO,” Chi. Mun. Code § 5-12-010 et seq.) is a landmark tenants’ rights ordinance enacted during Harold Washington’s tenure as the city’s mayor in 1986. The...

CBS Chicago has a great write-up on the status on the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance previously addressed on our firm’s blog/website. Here’s the link with the text below. CHICAGO (CBS) — Less than a week after...

This is the first in a series on recent events in Cook County corruption. Stay tuned for more on Michael Cabonargi, Dan Patlak, Larry Rodgers, Joseph Berrios, and more. Michael Madigan has been the most powerful man in...