by Randal Birkey | Apr 1, 2014 | Jennifer J. Gibson, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
Two years ago, Illinois instituted the Local Debt Recovery Program (“Program”), which allows local governments to intercept a debtor’s state income tax returns, state payroll, lottery winnings, contract payments and most other state payments, which the local...
by Randal Birkey | Mar 18, 2014 | Gregory J. Barry, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
On Jan. 21, 2014, State Senator Pamela Althoff introduced a bill (SB 2647) to make school districts subject to municipal zoning ordinances. Senate Bill 2647 would amend section 10-22.13a of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-22.13a) and reads in relevant part as follows:...
by Randal Birkey | Mar 18, 2014 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Timothy J. Clifton, Uncategorized
The Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court recently found in Uptown People’s Law Center v. The Department of Corrections that a unit of local government was required to pay attorney’s fees for failing to produce Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requested documents,...
by Randal Birkey | Mar 5, 2014 | Kevin A. Chrzanowski, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
The Illinois Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in the case People v. Elliot. The central issue was whether a ticket for driving while license suspended ticket (DWLS) was valid if the basis for the suspension was rescinded in a summary suspension hearing. We...
by Randal Birkey | Mar 5, 2014 | Jonathan M. Feinstein, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
With spring approaching (hopefully), another season of soccer is on the horizon. Now is a good time to remind park districts, schools, and municipalities that Illinois passed the Moveable Soccer Goal Safety Act in 2011, nicknamed “Zach’s Law.” The...
