Legal News & Updates
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Latest Updates & News
Gov. Pritzker Renews His Call to Ban Cell Phones in Illinois Classrooms
During his annual State of the State address, Governor Pritzker renewed his call to ban cell phone use during school hours, stating, “It’s time to get cell phones out of the classroom.” The Governor’s office cited research showing that “72% of high school teachers identified cell phone distraction as a ‘major problem’ in their classroom.”
ISSRA, Not FOIA: Clarifying Parents’ Avenue to Access Educational Records
Parents have the right to access their student’s educational records. However, there can be confusion as to which avenue under the law they can or should pursue for access to these student records.
Illinois PAC Issues Binding Opinion on Improper Restrictions on Public Comment
The Illinois PAC issued binding opinion 26-001, finding that the Village of Sauk Village violated the Open Meetings Act by impermissibly restricting a member of the public from addressing the Village Board during a committee meeting.
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Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act Zoning Implications
On May 31, 2019, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Act”). The Act is expected to be signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B.…
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Status Update: Legislative Action to Revert to 6% Rule is Now Imminent
On April 16, 2019, we issued a Law Alert to inform school districts and community colleges about three bills introduced by the legislature to amend the TRS and SURS Articles…
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Governor Pritzker “Inks” Return to 6% Limit on End-of-Career Earnings Increases
On June 5, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed the Budget Implementation Bill (“BIMP”) into law as Public Act 100-010. As we previously reported here.The BIMP included amendments to the TRS and…
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Intended and Permitted Use of Streets
A recent First District Appellate Court decision has been issued in favor of a city defending an injury lawsuit that was filed as a result of a pedestrian’s fall in…
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Truth in Taxation Law
The Second District Appellate Court recently issued a decision in favor of taxing districts, confirming that the Truth in Taxation Law only applies if the proposed levy exceeds 105% of…
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State of Illinois Raises Legal Age for Purchase of Tobacco Products
On April 8, 2019 Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law Public Act 101-0002 which raises the legal age for purchasing all tobacco products in the State of Illinois from…
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COMING SOON: Legislative Action to Revert to 6% Rule
Three bills have been introduced which would amend the TRS and SURS Articles of the Illinois Pension Code to revert back to the 6% rule for end-of-career earnings increases for…
