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Articles From Donna J. Pugh

Ezell v. City of Chicago: Resolving the tension between zoning of shooting ranges & the Second Amendment By Donna J. Pugh & Xenia Chiu Local Government Law, September 2017 The tension created by the duty to protect public safety and the obligation to protect individuals’ constitutional rights remains a challenge in light of Ezell v. City of Chicago, where the Seventh Circuit once again struck down Chicago’s ordinances that aim to reduce possession and use of firearms by eliminating, or discouraging, public firing ranges in the City.
Intergovernmental conflict: Ambiguity in the codification of Gurba By Donna J. Pugh & Michael D. Noonan Local Government Law, February 2017 A brief survey examining how intergovernmental conflicts between zoning bodies and other governmental units have been handled by Illinois courts in various contexts
Walking a tightrope: Navigating panhandling regulation in light of Reed v. Gilbert By Donna J. Pugh & Hayley L. Altabef Local Government Law, August 2016 The Seventh Circuit has reversed its decision in , and Springfield finds itself seeking a new solution to its panhandling challenges.
Intergovernmental cooperation and conflict: A fresh look By Donna J. Pugh & Melissa D. Conroy Local Government Law, June 2015 A survey of cases that address homerule units and their interaction with local zoning ordinances.
Beware the public way By Donna J. Pugh & Michael Cassata Real Estate Law, October 2009 To be fully prepared to handle the responsibilities of property maintenance, owners and managers must be aware of public way uses related to their property and the arduous process for obtaining or renewing a permit.

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