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Illinois Public Board Issues Leave Notification Memo
By Samantha Kelly |
In August 2024, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board issued a memo outlining new reporting requirements for law enforcement employers, including municipalities and colleges, when officers take military or medical leave of 30 days or more. Read more in our latest law alert.
The September 30 Deadline is Nearing for Submitting Claims for Reimbursement from TIF Funds for Students Residing in TIF Districts
By Samantha Kelly |
September 30 is the deadline for school districts to submit a claim for reimbursement to their local city or village for students residing in housing supported by tax increment financing (TIF). Read more about this important deadline here.
2025 Consolidated Election Calendar
By Maritza Guevara |
Recent changes to the Election Code by Public Acts 103-0586 and 103-0600 have moved up or shifted the filing periods and timelines leading up to the Consolidated Election. For candidates, the period to begin obtaining nominating petition signatures began August 20, 2024, a month earlier than in previous election cycles.
Amendment to Notice Requirements in Illinois Truth in Taxation Law: What You Need to Know
By Maritza Guevara |
The Illinois General Assembly recently amended the notice requirements within the Truth in Taxation Law (the “Law”). 35 ILCS 200/18-55 et seq. The Law requires taxing districts to estimate the amount of money needed from property taxes at least 20 days prior to adoption of their final annual levy.
Significant Amendment to Illinois Personnel Record Review Act Coming January 1, 2025
By Samantha Kelly |
On August 2, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed into law Public Act 103-0727, which amends the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act. The amendment refines the requirements for making a valid personnel record request and expands employers’ obligations when turning over an employee’s personnel records. The amendment goes into effect on January 1, 2025. Read more here.
2025 Consolidated Primary and Consolidated Elections Dates
By Samantha Kelly |
The Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) recently released an Abbreviated Calendar of Dates for the 2025 Consolidated Primary Election and the 2025 Consolidated Election. Learn more here.
Now Available: 2024 Title IX Regulations Compliance Package for Illinois Higher Education Institutions
By Samantha Kelly |
We are pleased to announce that Robbins Schwartz Title IX attorneys have prepared a comprehensive Compliance Package to assist Illinois colleges and universities in preparing for implementation of new Regulations. The Compliance Package is now available for purchase. Learn more here.
Now Available: 2024 Title IX Regulations Compliance Package for K-12 School Districts
By Samantha Kelly |
We are pleased to announce that Robbins Schwartz Title IX attorneys have prepared a comprehensive Compliance Package to assist school districts in preparing for implementation of the new Regulations. The Compliance Package is now available for purchase. Learn more here.
PTAB Rejects Taxpayer Efforts to Keep Taxing Districts Out of Property Tax Appeals
By Samantha Kelly |
The Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) recently rejected a taxpayer’s efforts to dismiss taxing districts from a property tax appeal. Read more about this update in our latest law alert.
Sunset Provision Set to Expire, May Limit Broad School District Authority to Make Interfund Transfers
By Samantha Kelly |
With the provisions of Section 17-2A going back to authorizing interfund transfers for only one-time, non-recurring expenses, school districts may be limited to only transferring between funds when the transfer is for a specified purpose. Read more about this update in our latest law alert.