by Randal Birkey | May 21, 2013 | Attorney, Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin
The Village of Lake in the Hills has enjoyed success recovering past due debts through the state-assisted Local Debt Recovery Program (LDRP). The best part, according to Village Administrator Gerald Sagona, is that it took very little effort on the Village’s part to...
by Randal Birkey | May 8, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin
ZRFM hosted a successful morning session catered to newly elected officials in all forms of local governments. A particularly noteworthy item from the session was information pertaining to the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act Reference Sheet is provided...
by Randal Birkey | May 8, 2013 | Attorney, Local Government Law Bulletin, Timothy J. Clifton
The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld the City of Chicago’s exercise of home rule power regarding the inspection of a condominium association’s financial books and records. The Plaintiff in Palm v. 2800 Lake Shore Drive, a unit owner, had requested specific...
by Randal Birkey | Apr 25, 2013 | Andrew W. Holstine, Attorney, Local Government Law Bulletin
The Illinois House passed the Medical Cannabis Act (MCA) last week that would go into effect on January 1, 2014, pending Senate approval. The legislation is extremely lengthy because it addresses everything from how to legally cultivate, sell, possess, and consume...
by Randal Birkey | Apr 25, 2013 | Attorney, David W. McArdle, Local Government Law Bulletin
Gun control may be the most divisive issue currently in our state’s politics. Reflecting the divergent views, two different conceal and carry (C&C) proposals were voted down last week by the House. The first proposal, Amendment to HB 831 (HB 831), sought tighter...
