Category: Municipal Law News
Mon May 4, 2020 ‐ Municipal Law News
Illinois Modified “Stay-At-Home” Executive Order Summary
On April 30, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation redeclaring all counties in the State of Illinois as a disaster area, and pursuant to his Emergency Powers. Read moreFri Apr 24, 2020 ‐ Municipal Law News
Court Denies Temporary Injunction Order and Finds City of Joliet did not Violate the Open Meetings Act
A group of citizens filed an Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order seeking a court order to prohibit the City of Joliet (“City”) from meeting, holding a public hearing and voting on a controversial pre-annexation agreement. Read moreThu Apr 16, 2020 ‐ Municipal Law News
Enforcement of Shelter-In-Place Orders: Guidance for Police Officers and Local Officials
Since Governor Pritzker instituted the shelter-in-place order and municipalities have adopted similar provisions, police officers find themselves charged with enforcement. Read moreWed Apr 15, 2020 ‐ Municipal Law News
Federal Government’s Aid to State and Local Governments
Over the last few weeks, we have created several e-notes, summarizing the new legislation arising from the Coronavirus pandemic. Read more