Appellate Court of Illinois June 1, 2001, 1—99—-2647 (Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local No. 2 v. City of Chicago)

PRESIDING JUSTICE CAMPBELL

delivered the opinion of the court:

This appeal arises out of the discharge or suspension of 28 employees of the Chicago Fire Department (CFD), by respondent, the City of Chicago, (the City), as a result of their participation in an unauthorized retirement party at a Chicago firehouse. Petitioners, the .Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local No.