Law Alerts

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Law Alerts

Legislature Extends School Code Provision on “Holidays” to Educational Support Personnel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Cook County Adopts Its Own Paid Leave Ordinance Covering School Districts, Community Colleges, Park Districts, and Units of Local Government

The Cook County Board of Commissioners recently adopted a Paid Leave Ordinance, which closely mirrors the State’s Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Learn more about this update in our recent Law Alert.