Local Government Law Bulletin

PSEBA Recipient Reporting Forms

November 14, 2013

On August 27, 2013, Governor Quinn signed into law Senate Bill 1245 (codified as 820 ILCS 320/17).  The bill amended...

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Successful Illinois Municipal League Conference

October 31, 2013

Thanks to those individuals and municipalities who participated in the recent IML Conference.  ZRFM conducted five sessions: FOIA & OMA...

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‘Amazon Tax’ Struck Down

October 31, 2013

In 2011, Illinois passed what became known as the “Amazon Tax” by expanding the scope of businesses that had to...

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Illinois State Police Release Concealed Carry Restricted Signage Requirements

October 16, 2013

The ISP recently released the appropriate sign to display in order to restrict Concealed Carry licensees from carrying handguns onto...

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Several ZRFM Attorneys to Present at Annual IML Conference

October 10, 2013

Next week, Oct. 17-19, several ZRFM attorneys along with some distinguished guests will be presenting a broad array of topics concerning municipal...

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Prohibited Areas and Signage: the Hidden Issues That Remain for Local Governments with Concealed Carry

October 10, 2013

Local governments are highly advised to understand the nuances of restricted areas for carrying concealed weapons pursuant to the Concealed...

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Underage Drinking Cannot Be a Jailable Offense & Related Implications

September 26, 2013

The Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in the case of In re Shelby R. determined that a minor cannot be sentenced...

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Two New Laws Regarding Automobile Insurance

September 3, 2013

Electronic Proof of Automobile Insurance Senate Bill 1775 was passed and went into effect in late August that now allows...

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Deadline to Provide Employees Notice of Health Coverage Options (Oct. 1, 2013)

August 20, 2013

All local governments, regardless of size, must provide written notice by Oct.1, 2013, to all employees of their option to...

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Local Government Implications Regarding the Cannabis Act

August 8, 2013

There are three major areas of concern facing local governments with the passage of House Bill 1 (“Cannabis Act”), which...

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Some Persons with Disabilities Will Have to Begin Paying Parking Meters

August 8, 2013

Changes have been made to the statutes governing persons with disabilities paying metered parking. Currently, Section 1301.1 of the Illinois...

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Don’t Text and Legislate, or Suffer the FOIA Consequences

July 23, 2013

On July 16, the Illinois Appellate Court published its long-awaited opinion in City of Champaign v. Madigan, addressing the Freedom...

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