Opinion ID: 2050667
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Defendants' Additional Arguments

Text: Defendants argue that, even if section 11-91-1, as amended, is not unconstitutional for the reason given by the trial court, it is invalid for two additional reasons. Specifically, defendants argue that section 11-91-1, as amended, (1) constitutes special legislation because it discriminates in favor of one landowner without any rational basis; [1] and (2) is unconstitutionally vague because it conflicts with section 11-91-2 of the Illinois Municipal Code. Although the trial court did not decide these issues on the merits, the parties fully briefed and argued these issues in the trial court. Accordingly, we may address them on appeal. See American National Bank & Trust Co. v. National Advertising Co., 149 Ill.2d 14, 21, 171 Ill.Dec. 461, 594 N.E.2d 313 (1992) (appellee may raise any argument that supports the trial court's judgment, even if the argument was not directly ruled upon by the trial court).