by Randal Birkey | Jun 5, 2013 | Attorney, Jennifer J. Gibson, Local Government Law Bulletin
In an effort to discourage distracted driving, the Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation that would amend the Vehicle Code governing the use of handheld electronic communication devices while driving. House Bill 1247 now sits on Governor Quinn’s desk for...
by Randal Birkey | Jun 5, 2013 | Attorney, Local Government Law Bulletin, Timothy J. Clifton
Last month, the Fourth District of the Illinois Appellate Court heard oral arguments in the case of City of Champaign v. Lisa Madigan. The case involves a dispute over a Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) request made by a local newspaper to obtain text messages...
by Randal Birkey | May 21, 2013 | Attorney, Local Government Law Bulletin, Ruth Alderman Schlossberg
The Illinois Department of Labor has issued new Frequently Asked Questions on its website addressing concerns submitted to the department regarding the application of the Prevailing Wage Act to landscaping work. While much of what is contained therein is consistent...
by Randal Birkey | May 21, 2013 | Attorney, Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin
The Village of Lake in the Hills has enjoyed success recovering past due debts through the state-assisted Local Debt Recovery Program (LDRP). The best part, according to Village Administrator Gerald Sagona, is that it took very little effort on the Village’s part to...
by Randal Birkey | May 8, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin
ZRFM hosted a successful morning session catered to newly elected officials in all forms of local governments. A particularly noteworthy item from the session was information pertaining to the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act Reference Sheet is provided...
by Randal Birkey | May 8, 2013 | Attorney, Local Government Law Bulletin, Timothy J. Clifton
The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld the City of Chicago’s exercise of home rule power regarding the inspection of a condominium association’s financial books and records. The Plaintiff in Palm v. 2800 Lake Shore Drive, a unit owner, had requested specific...
