Local Government Law Bulletin

SCOTUS Declines Review of Highland Park’s Assault Weapons Ban

December 11, 2015

On Monday, the United States Supreme Court declined to take the appeal of the case of Friedman v. City of...

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Key Employees Still Overtime Exempt?

December 10, 2015

In the summer of 2015, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) indicated proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) concerning...

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Illinois Governor Approves Bill Disbursing Funds to Municipalities

December 7, 2015

Today, the Illinois Legislature passed Public Act 99-0491, allowing for the disbursement of much needed funds for municipalities. Specifically, hundreds of...

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First and 10: Illinois High School Football Gets a Fresh Set of Downs.

November 24, 2015

The nation’s first class-action lawsuit against a state sports governing body, the Illinois High School Association (“IHSA”), was recently dismissed...

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Illinois Appellate Court Reverses Conviction Based Upon Dress of Officer

November 13, 2015

Last week, the Illinois First District Appellate Court reversed a conviction for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer...

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Illinois House Passes Bill Allowing for Release of Municipal Funds

November 13, 2015

This week, the Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill allowing for the release of funds owed to municipalities. Specifically, the...

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New PAC Opinion Finds Governor Rauner’s Calendar To Be A Public Record

October 30, 2015

Last month, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office released a Public Access Opinion indicating that the Governor’s Office improperly redacted information from...

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Illinois Legislature Clarifies Severance Agreements under FOIA

October 16, 2015

Last month, Governor Rauner approved a bill making changes to Illinois’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, this new law requires...

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SCOTUS Takes Aim at Highland Park’s Assault Weapons Ban

October 16, 2015

The United States Supreme Court will decide whether to review the validity of a two-year-old weapons ordinance in Highland Park...

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PSEBA Case Continues Benefits for Injured Police Officer Released for Active Duty

October 1, 2015

The recent case of Vaughn v. City of Carbondale involved the continuation of Public Service Employees Benefit Act (PSEBA) health insurance...

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New Law Prohibits Ordinances from Punishing Those Who Call Police

October 1, 2015

Not long ago, Governor Rauner signed into law a public act prohibiting ordinances from penalizing tenants who contact police or other...

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Illinois Appellate Court Holds on Takings and Private Residences

October 1, 2015

The Illinois Second District Appellate Court recently affirmed a decision allowing a municipality to make repairs on a residential property....

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