Category: Municipal Law News
Wed Aug 11, 2021 ‐ Education Law News
ISBE and IDPH Issue Updated Guidance in Light of Governor’s Mask Mandate
As reported last week, the Governor issued a new Executive Order requiring masks to be worn indoors for all private and public schools. This week the ISBE and IDPH have issued updates to various guidance to reflect the requirements of […]Thu May 6, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News
Court Finds Local Election Official Authority Is Limited – Cannot Refuse Referendum Question Prohibited By Law When Same Referenda Was Proposed More Than Once In 23-Month Period
The McHenry County Clerk (acting as the local election official for the township) recently made the determination that a referendum question to dissolve the township initiated by the board of township trustees and filed with the County could not lawfully […]Thu Apr 22, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News
Public Bodies Cannot Prohibit Expression of Opinions or Criticism of Public Officials During Public Comment Without Evidence of Disruption
The Public Access Counselor has determined that the Urbana City Council violated the Open Meetings Act when it muted a citizen during public comment because she criticized a decision made by the Mayor, and when the Council muted another speaker […]Thu Apr 15, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News
The United States Supreme Court Rules That A Seizure Occurs When A Police Officer Shoots Someone Who Eludes Capture
The United States Supreme Court recently determined that a “seizure” occurs under the Fourth Amendment when police officers shoot persons with the intent to apprehend them, even if the individuals get away. In Torres v. Madrid, New Mexico State Police […]