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Illinois recently passed the Illinois Consumer Contract Reciprocal Attorney's Fees Act (Public Act 103-344), allowing recovery of attorney's fees for consumers in certain cases. In general, Illinois follows the American Rule with respect to the recovery of attorney's fees.

Effective July 31, 2023, in the First Municipal District of Cook County in Illinois, all civil trials where testimony will be elicited are required to be conducted in person. All other civil court proceedings in the First Municipal District may continue to be held virtually (via Zoom).