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The Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act adds to the “To Do” list for many units of local government
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).
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Illinois General Assembly Considering Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act Funding Bill
The Illinois General Assembly is considering new legislation that would provide critical funding to Illinois public colleges and universities to implement the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act. Read more below!
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United States Supreme Court Unanimously Affirms Right of Public Body to Verbally Censure Board Members
The Supreme Court affirmed the long-held practice of censuring, which permits a public body to publicly express its disapproval of members whose conduct the body finds to be objectionable.
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Illinois Secretary of State Releases Guidance on Statement of Economic Interest Form
Check out our new law alert on the Illinois Secretary of State’s Latest Guidance!
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Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Ruling that Home Rule Ordinances May Not Contravene Prior Court Interpretations of State Statutes
Check out our new law alert on the Illinois Supreme Court Rulings on Home Rule Ordinances!
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APPELLATE COURT DETERMINES VEHICLE IMPOUNDMENT FINE IS ACTUALLY A “FEE”
The Fifth District Appellate Court recently decided the case of Saladrigas v. City of O’Fallon, 2020 IL App (5th) 190466, a class-action lawsuit challenging the validity of a City of O’Fallon Ordinance authorizing the impoundment of motor vehicles used to commit certain offenses, including DUI, driving while license revoked, and driving while license suspended. The City’s Ordinance provided that the City could impound the motor vehicle used in the listed offenses and charge $500 to the owner of the vehicle impounded under the Ordinance.
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