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 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...
by Randal Birkey | Aug 8, 2013 | Attorney, Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin
There are three major areas of concern facing local governments with the passage of House Bill 1 (“Cannabis Act”), which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2014: Local Government Property: The Cannabis Act states that cannabis cannot be used in any public space, which is...
by Randal Birkey | Aug 8, 2013 | Attorney, Local Government Law Bulletin, William C. Westfall
Changes have been made to the statutes governing persons with disabilities paying metered parking. Currently, Section 1301.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code exempts individuals with a disability plate or placard from paying meter fees, with some limited exceptions....
by Randal Birkey | Jul 23, 2013 | Attorney, Local Government Law Bulletin, Timothy J. Clifton
On July 16, the Illinois Appellate Court published its long-awaited opinion in City of Champaign v. Madigan, addressing the Freedom of Information Act’s (FOIA) applicability to text messages sent or received by public officials. A reporter from the Champaign...
