County of Du Page v. Elliott

The County of Du Page filed suit seeking to enjoin defendant, Janice Elliott, from conducting counseling services in her home on the ground that it is an illegal use in a single-family residential area. At the close of the county’s case, the Circuit Court of Du Page County granted defendant’s motion for a directed verdict, and this appeal followed.

Defendant is a professional counselor with a masters degree in social work. In addition, she is certified by the State of Illinois as a counselor. Her principal office is located in Chicago, but she conducts additional counseling sessions in her…