by Randal Birkey | Mar 6, 2015 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Ruth Alderman Schlossberg, Uncategorized
The rise in popularity of precious metal resale stores, often known as Cash for Gold stores, over the last several years created a new problem for law enforcement officials seeking to trace and stop the fencing or resale of stolen goods. While Cash for Gold stores...
by Randal Birkey | Feb 26, 2015 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Michael J. Smoron, Uncategorized
Currently, the Illinois Legislature is faced with a bill that could affect the law concerning Special Service Area taxes. Specifically, this proposed law would allow municipalities to establish “Green Special Service Areas.” The purpose of such areas would be to...
by Randal Birkey | Feb 26, 2015 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Ruth Alderman Schlossberg, Uncategorized
With the Governor’s recent proposal to significantly reduce municipal LGDF revenues, protecting municipalities against unfunded mandates and increased regulation and costs has become increasingly important. An astounding number of bills have been introduced in...
by Randal Birkey | Feb 13, 2015 | Jennifer J. Gibson, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
The Driver’s Privacy Protection Act is a federal law that prohibits knowingly obtaining or disclosing “personal information” from motor vehicle records. Personal Information includes an individual’s photograph, social security number, driver’s license number, name,...
by Randal Birkey | Feb 11, 2015 | Carlos S. Arévalo, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
Earlier this week, Governor Bruce Rauner made national news by signing Executive Order 15-13 directing the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (“CMS”) to “cease enforcement of [union contract] Fair Share provisions” and prohibiting all state agencies...
by Randal Birkey | Feb 11, 2015 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized, William C. Westfall
Under Illinois law, the Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC) is not enforceable on private property. However, municipalities and counties may choose to enter into private property agreements (PPAs) with private entities (i.e. shopping centers, apartment complexes, commercial...
