by Randal Birkey | Apr 8, 2015 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
Congratulations to all newly elected local government officials! In the coming weeks our office will be conducting a training seminar for all newly elected local government officials. Stay tuned for the upcoming date and time. In the interim, our office along with the...
by Randal Birkey | Mar 26, 2015 | Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
Earlier this month, groups from the Barrington Area Council of Governments (BACOG) and McHenry County Council of Governments (MCCG) met with various state legislators to express concerns with pending legislation. Undoubtedly the primary focal point was the Local...
by Randal Birkey | Mar 26, 2015 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized, William C. Westfall
An Illinois Appellate Court recently decided a case involving age discrimination and closed executive meetings. In Cipolla v. Village of Oak Lawn, a village employee was terminated after the village board met in a closed executive session. During the meeting, the...
by Randal Birkey | Mar 12, 2015 | Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
An Appellate court, in People v. Geiler, upheld the dismissal of a traffic ticket issued by the City of Troy’s Police Department because the Department routinely failed to file their tickets with the circuit court within 48 hours. Illinois Supreme Court Rule 552,...
by Randal Birkey | Mar 6, 2015 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Ruth Alderman Schlossberg, Uncategorized
The rise in popularity of precious metal resale stores, often known as Cash for Gold stores, over the last several years created a new problem for law enforcement officials seeking to trace and stop the fencing or resale of stolen goods. While Cash for Gold stores...
by Randal Birkey | Feb 26, 2015 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Michael J. Smoron, Uncategorized
Currently, the Illinois Legislature is faced with a bill that could affect the law concerning Special Service Area taxes. Specifically, this proposed law would allow municipalities to establish “Green Special Service Areas.” The purpose of such areas would be to...
