basis on which to make an initial estimate of the value of a lawyer’s services. The party seeking an award of fees should submit evidence supporting the hours worked and rates claimed. Where the documentation of hours is inadequate, the district court may reduce the award accordingly. 461 U.S. at 433, 103 S.Ct. at 1939; see also Spanish Action Committee of Chicago v. City of Chicago, 811 F.2d 1129, 1137 (7th Cir.1987). The district court “should exclude from this initial fee calculation” hours that were not “reasonably expended.” Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U.S. at 434, 103 S.Ct. at 1939 (citation omitted). Attorneys fees incurred in litigating fee issues and post-trial motions are recoverable. Matter of Burlington Northern, Inc. Employment Practices Litigation, 832 F.2d 430, 434 (<HOLDING>); see also Nanetti v. University of Illinois at
recognizing discretion of district court in determining a fee award holding that an award of attorneys fees under supreme court rule 38 precursor to rule 222 did not preempt an award of attorneys fees to which one is otherwise entitled and thus appellant could seek an award of attorneys fees pursuant to section 1577300 which permits an award of fees for a party prevailing in an action against a state agency holding that an attorneys fee award must be reasonable in relation to the success achieved quoting hensley v eckerhart 461 us 424 436 103 sct 1933 76 led2d 40 1983 holding proper basis for award of fees holding that hensley v eckerhart applies to a fee award for seeking fees