by Randal Birkey | Jul 23, 2013 | Attorney, Kevin A. Chrzanowski, Local Government Law Bulletin
In June, an Illinois Appellate Court in People v. Olson ruled that the State may raise “substantial compliance” with the Illinois Administrative Code (Code) as an argument for the admission of a breathalyzer test result. The case involved a machine that...
by Randal Birkey | Jul 11, 2013 | Attorney, Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin
Both chambers of the General Assembly (GA) successfully overrode Governor Quinn’s amendatory veto to the Concealed Carry Bill on Tuesday (collectively over 70% of the GA voted in favor of the override), which means the bill as was originally passed by the GA is now...
by Randal Birkey | Jul 2, 2013 | Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin
The big news of the day is that Governor Quinn made an amendatory veto to the Concealed Carry bill (HB 183). It is uncertain what the ultimate consequence of the amendatory veto will be, but ZRFM wants to provide our local government clients an overview of the...
by Randal Birkey | Jun 27, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin
The Illinois Municipal League (IML) has provided a helpful synthesis of recent Illinois Attorney General Public Access Opinions regarding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Open Meetings Act. We recommend a review of the IML synopses. Many local governments...
by Randal Birkey | Jun 26, 2013 | Attorney, Gregory J. Barry, Local Government Law Bulletin
We have all seen them around: NYPD hats, miniature Chicago flags, replica “Bourbon Street” signs, the “What happens in Vegas” shirts. Branding is a vital aspect of tourism in many large cities, with merchandising providing a modest income stream. But smaller local...
by Randal Birkey | Jun 14, 2013 | Attorney, Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin
Illinois’ Concealed Carry Law (HB 183) is currently sitting on Governor Quinn’s desk. The law would become effective immediately upon his signature. While there would still be some time before a concealed carry license is issued due to the training and...
