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Law Alerts
The Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act adds to the “To Do” list for many units of local government
By Maritza Guevara |
On June 10, 2022, the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act (the “Act”) was signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (P.A. 102-1088).
Illinois Expected to Add Workers’ Rights Amendment to Constitution
By Maritza Guevara |
On November 8, Illinois voters had the opportunity to support or oppose the “Workers’ Rights Amendment,” sometimes called “Amendment 1” for its position on the ballot. Read more on this below!
Federal Court Dismisses BIPA Lawsuit Against Private Universities and Colleges Participating in Federal Student Aid Program
By Maritza Guevara |
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit against DePaul University for allegedly violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) through the use of an online proctoring tool, Respondus Monitor. Read more below!
Reminder: Truth in Taxation Deadlines are Nearing
By Maritza Guevara |
Illinois’ Truth in Taxation Law requires that taxing districts estimate the amounts of money needed from their tax levy at least 20 days prior to adopting their final annual levy.
“Split Decision” On Reverse Discrimination Lawsuits Issued by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
By Maritza Guevara |
On October 18 and 19, 2022, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers federal complaints filed in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin) issued two different decisions involving “reverse discrimination” lawsuits. Read more below!
Cash Reserve Balance Disclosure Requirements During Levy and Budget Hearings
By Maritza Guevara |
As school districts get closer to the adoption of their levies and, with most districts this year, their Truth in Taxation hearings, school districts should be aware of and remember the new requirements to disclose certain cash reserve balances.
PTAB Rejects Motion to Dismiss School District Based on Refund Recapture
By Maritza Guevara |
Read our Law Alert on the Property Tax Appeal Board's recent developments.
Important Reminder: Laws Impacting Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct in Schools Now In Effect
By Maritza Guevara |
Read our Law Alert on Laws Impacting Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct in Schools which are now in effect
Governor Rescinds Vaccinate or Test Requirement for Higher Education Employees and Students
By Maritza Guevara |
Effective immediately, the Governor has rescinded the requirement that higher education employees and students be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing in order to access the university/college premises.
New Thresholds Ease Bidding Requirements for Townships but not Township Road Districts
By Maritza Guevara |
Read our New Law Alert!