Ready For The Defense

As we enter the season of giving thanks, I’m reminded of the many things that make our work meaningful: our families, communities, colleagues, and the privilege of representing Illinois Townships. However, I’m also grateful for something that might seem less obvious: professional courtesy and the discipline of early, strategic motion practice. Professional Courtesy in the Courtroom Litigation is, by nature, adversarial, but it does not have to be combative. I’ve long believed

On October 29, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 618, a measure that, while billed as an update for the craft spirits industry, has broad implications for municipalities and townships that host or support community markets and festivals. The bill revises the Liquor Control Act of 1934  to create a new Class 3 Craft Distiller License and a Spirits Showcase Permit, offering small producers greater flexibility and a clearer framework to participate in local