In Brief
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In Brief
Appellate Court Clarifies Contiguity Requirements for TIF Districts
By Maritza Guevara |
Tax increment financing (“TIF”) is a legal mechanism which helps municipalities redevelop a “blighted area” by using property taxes from properties in a defined area (the TIF district) that are redirected away from other taxing districts.
Recently Published COVID-19 Guidance for Illinois Colleges and Universities
By Maritza Guevara |
Written by Frank B. Garrett III and John “Jack” Klinker As the state enters Phase 4 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, guidance for returning to in-person instruction has been…
ISBE PUBLISHES GUIDANCE FOR STARTING THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR
By Shari Leming |
On June 23rd, ISBE and IDPH published their latest installment of COVID-19-related joint guidance—this time addressing the transition back to in-person instruction during the fall 2020 semester. ISBE is “strongly encourag[ing]” that districts throughout the state return to in-person instruction during Phase 4 of the Governor’s Restore Illinois plan.
Short Legislative Session Packs a Punch: Changes to Worker’s Compensation, November Election, Property Taxes, and Much More
By Maritza Guevara |
After missing much of its spring legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly returned for four days to address some of the most critical legislative needs in the wake of the…
Prepare for New (or Old) OMA Physical Presence Requirements
By Robbins Schwartz |
Without action by the Governor, the return of the physical requirements under the OMA would coincide most of Illinois entering Phase 3 (Recovery) of the Governor’s “Restore Illinois” Plan. While…
CDC and ISBE Issue Guidance as Schools Plan for Reopening
By Robbins Schwartz |
ISBE’s guidance is only the first part of its Transition Plan Advisory Workgroup’s recommendations and focuses on the short term, discussing how to wrap up the current school year and…
U.S. Department of Education Releases Final Title IX Rules
By Robbins Schwartz |
On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released its final Rules governing how educational institutions must address allegations of sexual harassment and assault under Title IX of the…
Stay‐at‐Home Orders Extend into May, Despite Lawsuits
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 30, Governor Pritzker issued a new stay‐at‐home order, Executive Order 2020‐32, extending from May 1 to May 29, despite lawsuits challenging his authority to do so. In addition,…
Illinois Department of Human Rights Publishes Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 28, 2020, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (“IDHR”) released its model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training program under the Workplace Transparency Act (“WTA”) signed into law in August 2019.
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Contractor Can Recover for Services Even Without a Board-Approved Contract and a Failure to Go to Bid
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 16, 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a contractor could recover outstanding sums for emergency repair and reconstruction work performed on behalf of a school district despite the district’s failure to follow the bidding requirements for contracts under the School Code and the district’s failure to have the contract approved by a formal board vote.