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was whether a ticket for driving while license suspended ticket (DWLS) was valid if the basis for the suspension was rescinded in a summary suspension hearing.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...
by Randal Birkey | Feb 20, 2014 | Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
For months, we have awaited the release of various state department guidelines providing further details about medical cannabis facilities. The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation finally released its proposed rules (“Rules”) last week. Here are some...
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...
