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Council approves settlement of Cook County civil litigation after waiving executive session

City of Chicago Heights City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Resolution #2026-19 approving settlement of Cook County Circuit Court Case #2023 L 11199 was approved; Corporation Counsel said he had consulted aldermen and none requested an executive session, allowing the council to act in open session.

The City Council approved Resolution #2026-19 to settle specified civil litigation (Cook County Circuit Court Case #2023 L 11199) as presented for executive session and by memorandum. Alderman Sonia Perez moved and Alderman Wanda Rodgers seconded the motion.

Corporation Counsel T.J. Somer said he had communicated with the aldermen and no alderman expressed interest in holding an executive (closed) session, so the council proceeded to act and approved the settlement. The minutes record the motion carried with the usual five ayes; Baikauskas and Brassea were absent.

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