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Law Alerts
Proposed Amendment to Exclude School Districts and Park Districts from County Paid Leave Ordinance
By Samantha Kelly |
An amendment was recently proposed which, if passed, expressly excludes school districts and park districts from the Paid Leave Ordinance. Read more about the proposal in our latest law alert.
Legislature Extends School Code Provision on “Holidays” to Educational Support Personnel
By Samantha Kelly |
Public Act 103-0395 (eff. 1/1/24) has introduced new language expanding School Code provision on "Holidays" to educational personnel. Learn more about the update in our recent law alert.
West Point and the Naval Academy Defend Their Consideration of Race in Student Admissions
By Samantha Kelly |
On January 3, 2024, a federal judge rejected the Students for Fair Admissions' request to prevent the United States Military Academy at West Point from considering race in admission decisions. Read more about the decision in our latest law alert.
Appellate Court Says Privilege Can Apply When Narrow OMA Exceptions Do Not
By Samantha Kelly |
In a recent case, the Third District Appellate Court's decision offers crucial guidance for municipalities and public bodies navigating legal and labor relations implications
Legal Developments Regarding Property Tax Exemptions for Charitable Use
By Samantha Kelly |
The Illinois Second District Appellate Court issued a decision denying the American Academy of Pediatrics (“AAP”) a charitable use property tax exemption for its newly constructed administrative headquarters office building in Itasca. Read more about the case in our recent law alert.
College’s DEI Measures Clash with Professor’s Free Speech Rights
By Samantha Kelly |
A college professor has been granted a recommended injunction preventing the enforcement of the college's DEI policies in relation to his work. Learn more about the case in our latest law alert.
PAC Opinion Reminds Public Bodies to Approve Closed Minutes in Open Session
By Samantha Kelly |
The Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor (PAC) recently issued a binding opinion regarding a violation against the Open Meetings Act. Read more about the issue in our latest law alert.
Reminder of Bidding Threshold Change Under Illinois School Code
By Samantha Kelly |
Review the recent changes to the competitive bidding threshold through our latest law alert.
New Bonding and Retainage Requirements under the Public Construction Bond Act
By Maritza Guevara |
The Public Construction Bond Act, 30 ILCS 550/1 et seq. (the “Bond Act”) was recently amended by Public Act 103-570, effective January 1, 2024. The Bond Act requires all public bodies to provide performance and payment bonds on public works projects of a certain amount.
White Former Employee of City of Springfield Wins Workplace Discrimination Trial
By Samantha Kelly |
A federal district court jury recently ruled in favor of a former Springfield employee regarding her workplace discrimination complaint. Learn more about the case through our latest Law Alert.