by MB Team | Jun 15, 2023 | MBUpdates
Millennium Park in Chicago, “Home of the Bean,” attracts 20,000,000 visitors per year. Wheaton students Matthew Swart, Gabriel Emerson, Jeremy Chong, and Caeden Hood were among the few who were unwelcome because park rules prohibited throughout 90% of the park their...
by MB Team | Jun 15, 2023 | Litigation, MBUpdates
On May 12, 2023, 4 ½ years after Keystone Montessori School filed for real estate tax exemption, the Illinois Department of Revenue finally issued its Order of Determination recommending that the Keystone Montessori School is entitled to a 100% real estate tax...
by MB Team | Jun 15, 2023 | Church, Curated by MB
When zoning practices emerged in the early 1900’s, many city planners treated churches as residential uses. For years this zoning scheme was a natural fit for most communities. Without the convenience of cars or mass transit systems, church-goers typically worshiped...
by MB Team | Dec 8, 2022 | MBUpdates
At Mauck & Baker, we have been busy assisting our clients with a variety of matters. Many of our clients are mission-driven, and we are privileged to play a role that directly serves in accomplishing our clients’ visions. Below are some of the highlights that...
by MB Team | Dec 8, 2022 | MBUpdates
At present, Mauck & Baker has four significant religious freedom cases. Please pray that God will be glorified in the outcomes and more people will have the opportunity to hear about Jesus! Swart v. Chicago: This case caused the City to rewrite its rules for...