City of Northlake v. Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, Lodge 18

Following the entry of an arbitration award, the City of Northlake (Northlake) filed a petition to vacate in the circuit court of Cook County. Both parties then filed motions for summary judgment. The circuit court reversed the decision of the arbitrator. The arbitrator’s award sustained several grievances contesting the amount of sick leave paid to the police officers upon separation from employment. The trial court vacated the arbitrator’s award, holding that the arbitrator exceeded his authority.

Following the reversal by the trial court, the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor…