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“Tad Baria” “Robinson v. Washington Twp.” “Illinois governmental immunity” “governmental function”
Local government units, like municipalities, are protected from liability for tortious conduct under Illinois’ Local Government and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act. In general, an Illinois city or county cannot be held liable for acts considered discretionary government functions like the formation of policy and plans. However, local governments may be held liable for negligently performed acts...