Andree Lee Hilliard v. Clark, et al. - Civil Rights Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted summary judgment for the defendant in Andree Lee Hilliard v. Clark, et al. The court found that the plaintiff failed to exhaust administrative remedies before filing his claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

John R. Zemater Jr. v. Henry Schoonveld - Civil Rights Lawsuit

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted a motion to dismiss in the case of John R. Zemater Jr. v. Henry Schoonveld. The court found that the plaintiff failed to state a viable claim under 45 U.S.C. § 1983 and dismissed the case with prejudice.

Artis v. Gomez and Jeffreys - Eighth Amendment Conditions of Confinement

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a motion for summary judgment in Artis v. Gomez and Jeffreys. The case involves alleged violations of the Eighth Amendment due to unsanitary prison conditions at Stateville Correctional Center. One defendant was dismissed, and the relevant period for the remaining claims was limited.

Smiley Auto Group LLC v. Village of Maywood - Eviction Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion and order in the case of Smiley Auto Group, LLC v. Village of Maywood. The court considered the plaintiff's second amended complaint regarding eviction and alleged due process violations, dismissing federal claims for failure to state a claim.

Kenneth Motley v. Illinois Dept. of Corrections - Employment Discrimination

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied the Illinois Department of Corrections' motion to dismiss a race discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Kenneth Motley. The court also reinstated Mr. Motley's prior motion for appointment of counsel.

Colorado MMR Vaccine Reminder Program

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is sending reminders to approximately 200,000 children who may be overdue for their MMR vaccine. This outreach is part of a routine public health program and occurs during a national surge in measles cases.

Colorado Identifies Additional Measles Cases

Colorado public health officials announced two additional measles cases in Broomfield County, with a third under investigation. The notice identifies a potential public exposure location and advises individuals to seek vaccination or medical consultation if exposed.

GASB Seeks Input on Financial Stress and Dissolution Disclosures

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is seeking public comment on a Preliminary Views document regarding disclosures for severe financial stress and probable dissolution. The document aims to clarify and improve existing guidance on going concern uncertainties and establish new disclosure requirements for governments facing significant financial distress or dissolution.

GASB Issues Implementation Guide 2025-1 with Q&As

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued Implementation Guide No. 2025-1, providing 12 new questions and answers to clarify GASB standards on various topics including leases, accounting changes, and cash flows. This guidance is intended to assist state and local governments in applying generally accepted accounting principles.

GASB Fair Value Standard Post-Implementation Review Report Published

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has published a Post-Implementation Review (PIR) report on its fair value standard, GASB Statement No. 72. The report concludes that the standard met its objectives, was operational, and provided decision-useful information.