by Randal Birkey | Oct 16, 2013 | Brad Stewart, Local Government, Local Government Law Bulletin
The ISP recently released the appropriate sign to display in order to restrict Concealed Carry licensees from carrying handguns onto or into restricted premises. The ISP provides a pdf version of the sign, which can also be provided to a printing company to supply...
by Randal Birkey | Oct 10, 2013 | Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin
Local governments are highly advised to understand the nuances of restricted areas for carrying concealed weapons pursuant to the Concealed Carry Act.[i] Some locations that the Act enumerates as restricted areas for concealed carry come as little surprise, such as...
by Randal Birkey | Sep 26, 2013 | Attorney, Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin
The Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in the case of In re Shelby R. determined that a minor cannot be sentenced to jail for a criminal act, if the same act would not be a criminal offense for an adult. The Court further held that even a violation of probation for...
by Keith Picher | Sep 25, 2013 | Carlos S. Arévalo, David W. McArdle, E. Regan Daniels Shepley, Local Government, Michael J. Smoron, News, Richard G. Flood, Ruth Alderman Schlossberg
More than 20 articles published in Illinois State Bar Association newsletters and authored by Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle lawyers can be viewed now on zrfmlaw.com. ZRFM is the largest law firm in McHenry County, Illinois. The articles address topics...
by Randal Birkey | Sep 3, 2013 | Attorney, David W. McArdle, Local Government Law Bulletin
Electronic Proof of Automobile Insurance Senate Bill 1775 was passed and went into effect in late August that now allows drivers to provide proof of their required automobile liability insurance on their portable electronic devices, during traffic stops and at court....
by Randal Birkey | Aug 20, 2013 | Attorney, Kelly A. Cahill, Local Government Law Bulletin
All local governments, regardless of size, must provide written notice by Oct.1, 2013, to all employees of their option to obtain healthcare coverage through the public exchange (or “Marketplace”), which will be available on Jan. 1, 2014. The deadline is...
