by Randal Birkey | Nov 14, 2013 | Carlos S. Arévalo, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
On August 27, 2013, Governor Quinn signed into law Senate Bill 1245 (codified as 820 ILCS 320/17). The bill amended the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (“PSEBA”), effective immediately, and instituted an employer’s periodic reporting obligation with the State...
by Randal Birkey | Oct 31, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin, News
Thanks to those individuals and municipalities who participated in the recent IML Conference. ZRFM conducted five sessions: FOIA & OMA in the Internet Age: Ruth Schlossberg Municipal Law & Order: Sgt. Andrew Doles (Algonquin P.D.), Jennifer Gibson, Brad...
by Randal Birkey | Oct 31, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin, William C. Westfall
In 2011, Illinois passed what became known as the “Amazon Tax” by expanding the scope of businesses that had to collect Illinois sales tax. Previously, all online retailers without a physical presence in the state were not required to collect Illinois sales tax. ...
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 | Local Government Law Bulletin
Next week, Oct. 17-19, several ZRFM attorneys along with some distinguished guests will be presenting a broad array of topics concerning municipal government at the Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference. We are excited to be featured presenters on so many areas...
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...
