by Randal Birkey | Oct 22, 2014 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized, William C. Westfall
A number of interested parties, including several state lawmakers, appeared before the Illinois Judiciary Committee to address issues regarding police officers wearing body cameras: from cost to legality to public disclosure of the videos. The concept has been...
by Randal Birkey | Aug 14, 2014 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized, William C. Westfall
Governor Quinn approved a bill that removes the requirement for drivers to post bond for most petty traffic violations. Beginning January 1, 2015, the ability to require bond on petty traffic offenses, pursuant to 725 ILCS 5/110-15, will be eliminated. Please note:...
by Randal Birkey | Jun 5, 2014 | Uncategorized, William C. Westfall
Farmers Insurance voluntarily dismissed the lawsuits recently filed against approximately 100 units of local government in Cook County. Farmers filed suit against a large number of units of local government in Illinois alleging, in part, failure by local governments...
by Randal Birkey | May 2, 2014 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized, William C. Westfall
The First District Appellate Court rendered a decision in Stone Street Partners, LLC v. The City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings that invalidated the City of Chicago’s administrative adjudication judgment against a corporation for some noteworthy...
by Randal Birkey | Feb 20, 2014 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized, William C. Westfall
Senate Bill 2829 was filed by Terry Link of the 30th Legislative District. If passed, it would make a local government pay the other party’s costs of appeal (including attorney’s fees) if the appeal successfully overturns an administrative adjudication or code hearing...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 3, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized, William C. Westfall
Beginning January 1, 2014, the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors will become illegal in Illinois. The current law, titled the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Minors and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act, has been amended to broaden the definitions to...
