Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn


Lawyers committed to the success of local

government

Our law firm represents school districts, colleges and universities, municipalities, park districts and other local governments throughout Illinois.  We know this client base well, know its particular needs and problems, and understand the special, often highly-charged environment in which it operates. We are committed to the success of local government entities. Our clients tell us our high level of commitment is exceptional... we hope you'll consider finding out for yourself.

With 30 attorneys in three state-of-the-art offices in Arlington Heights, Peoria and Belleville, we are large enough to meet any or all of our clients' legal needs, yet not so large that any client's need is ever overlooked.  Contact us today!


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5.11.12
Court Rejects Detachment Petition to Maintain Racial Integration

4.25.12
Governor Quinn Announces Pension Reforms

4.24.12
CPS Teacher's Claim of National Origin Discrimination Rejected

School District Not Required to Arbitrate Union's Grievance Over Probationary Teacher's Dismissal

4.11.12
Seventh Circuit Upholds District's Indefinite Ban of Former Student

University Violated First Amendment by Retaliating Against Student Newspaper Advisor

4.4.12
Appellate Court Reverses IELRB Certification of UIC Bargaining Unit Consisting of Tenured and Non-Tenured Faculty

Illinois Appellate Court Rules that Associate Superintendent's Reliance on Alleged Oral Promises from the Superintendent Did Not Invalidate the Contract

4.2.12
United States Supreme Court Unanimously Recognizes "Ministerial Exception" to Employment Discrimination Laws

Failure to Timely Prepare Remediation Plan Leads to Teacher's Reinstatement

3.1.12
District Court Erred by Certifying Class of Plaintiffs Claiming "Child Find" Violation 

ISBE's Approval of Charter School Proposal Upheld Over School District's Objection

Illinois Appellate Court Recognizes Tort Immunity for Residential Private School Operated Under the School Code

2.16.12
Scheduling Sporting Events Based On Gender May Violate Title IX and Equal Protection

School Finance Authorities Cannot Avoid Cancellation Penalties When Cancelling School District Contracts

2.9.12
Central District Court of Illinois Grants District's Motion for Summary Judgment Regarding a Due Process Hearing Appeal

2.1.12
New Law Overhauls School Report Cards

Illinois Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Anti-SLAPP Suit

Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal in Case Challenging Constitutionality of Educational Funding System

1.25.12
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Student Internet Speech Cases

1.4.12
Seventh Circuit Holds That School Provided Free Appropriate Public Education

1.3.12
Seventh Circuit Federal Appellate Court Upholds Compensatory and Punitive Damage Award Against Building Principal For Being Aware of and Failing to Stop Teacher's Sexual Abuse of Students