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We assist park districts prepare cases, gather evidence, and present strong arguments in court or administrative hearings. Additionally, we provide strategic advice on mitigating legal risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and managing public relations in the event of a prosecution. Our goal is to protect the interests of the park district while achieving favorable outcomes in legal matters.

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Public Act 104-0854: Changes to E-Bike and Micromobility Device Legislation

Effective January 1, 2027, Public Act 104-0854 overhauls Illinois’ e-bike and micromobility rules — creating new device categories and clarifying which local governments can (and can’t) regulate them. Read on for what this means for your institution.
Recent Circuit Court Case Demonstrates Risk of Using Transportation Funds for Non-Transportation-Related Expenditures

A Cook County Circuit Court ruled that the County violated the 2016 transportation tax “lockbox” amendment by improperly spending over $243 million in transportation tax revenue on non-transportation purposes.
Public Act 104-0158: Updated Requirements for Police Officer Background Checks

Effective January 1, 2026, Public Act 104-0158 amends the Illinois Police Training Act (the “Act”) and will change the way Police Departments conduct background checks and inspections of employment records for prospective police officer applicants.
New Amendment to Illinois Joint Purchasing Act Gives Public Bodies More Flexibility with Cooperative Purchasing

The Governmental Joint Purchasing Act in Illinois has been amended by Public Act 103-0865, effective January 1, 2025, to provide governmental units greater flexibility and ease compliance when engaging in cooperative purchasing programs by allowing vendor selection based on qualifications and suitability rather than solely on competitive bidding rankings. Read more here.
PTAB Rejects Taxpayer Efforts to Keep Taxing Districts Out of Property Tax Appeals

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.

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Public Act 104-0854: Changes to E-Bike and Micromobility Device Legislation

Recent Circuit Court Case Demonstrates Risk of Using Transportation Funds for Non-Transportation-Related Expenditures

Public Act 104-0158: Updated Requirements for Police Officer Background Checks

New Amendment to Illinois Joint Purchasing Act Gives Public Bodies More Flexibility with Cooperative Purchasing

PTAB Rejects Taxpayer Efforts to Keep Taxing Districts Out of Property Tax Appeals

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