In a victory for Illinois taxing bodies, the Illinois appellate court affirmed dismissal of a challenge to the City of Sycamore’s transfer tax which was enacted to provide additional operating revenue to the Sycamore School District.  Several taxpayers challenged the constitutionality of the transfer tax itself, as well as the validity of an intergovernmental agreement…

The Illinois Whistleblower Act (the “Act”) (740 ILCS 174/1 et seq.) strikes fear in the hearts of many employers. This is due to the statutory damages associated with employer violations, and recent amendments which make it easier for employees to bring claims under the Act. However, employers need not fear the Act, as long as…

CHANGED DEADLINES ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING THANKS TO RECENT LEGISLATION Public Act 96-1008, which became effective July 6, 2010, has changed many deadlines pertinent to the election responsibilities of board secretaries and municipal clerks. It is critical to review this calendar carefully and set aside old assumptions about election deadlines, a number of which have now…