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An injunction is a court order requiring the parties to whom it is addressed (the enjoined parties) not to engage in certain activity (a prohibitory injunction) or to engage in certain activity (an affirmative injunction), and is usually designed to maintain the current state of things (the status quo).

In Illinois, an injunction is a legal remedy issued by a court that commands or prohibits specific actions by the parties involved. A prohibitory injunction prevents the enjoined parties from performing certain activities that could be harmful or violate the rights of the other party. Conversely, an affirmative injunction requires the parties to take specific actions. Injunctions are often sought to maintain the status quo, preventing any change that could cause irreparable harm before the court has a chance to fully consider the case. To obtain an injunction in Illinois, the party seeking the injunction must typically demonstrate that they will suffer immediate and irreparable harm without it, that they have no adequate remedy at law, and that they are likely to succeed on the merits of the case. The process for obtaining an injunction is governed by the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, and the specific standards and procedures can vary depending on the type of injunction sought and the circumstances of the case.

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