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Tue Sep 1, 2026 ‐ General

Park Forest Public Library Selects KTJ as General Counsel; Thomas M. Melody to Lead Representation

Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins is proud to announce its appointment as General Counsel to the Park Forest Public Library. Partner Thomas M. Melody will lead the firm’s representation of the Library. For decades, KTJ’s Library Law Practice Group has counseled […]
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Fri Aug 28, 2026 ‐ Library Law News

New 988 Posting Requirement for Illinois Public Libraries

Effective January 1, 2027, Illinois public libraries will have a new statutory obligation to prominently display information concerning the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Background Public Act 104-0808, known as Tammurra’s Act, was signed into law on August 7, 2026. […]
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 ‐ Education Law News

“Tammurra’s Act” Takes Effect January 1, 2027: How Public School Districts Can Prepare

Effective January 1, 2027, Illinois public schools serving students in grades 6 through 12 will be subject to a new suicide prevention curriculum requirement under Public Act 104-0808, known as Tammurra’s Act. The Act amends Section 27-215 of the Illinois […]
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 ‐ Firm News

KTJ Attorneys Secure Seventh Circuit Affirmation: Municipal Lease Decisions Are Not Subject to “Class-of-One” Equal Protection Review

On July 29, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision of real practical value to Illinois municipalities that own airports, lease municipal property or otherwise contract with competing private businesses. KTJ attorneys Carmen […]
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 ‐ General

Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins Seeks Litigation Associate for Westmont, Chicago or Orland Park Office

Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. is seeking a Litigation Associate with one to three years of experience to join our municipal litigation practice. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated civil litigation practice […]
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Categories

    Education

    • Illinois State Board of Education’s April 9, 2025 Response to U.S. Department of Education
    • Update on Recapture Certificate under PTELL

    Education Law News

    • “Tammurra’s Act” Takes Effect January 1, 2027: How Public School Districts Can Prepare
    • Commenting Catastrophe: Manual Moderation and Inflexible Keyword Filters on University’s Social Media Posts Leads to First Amendment Violation
    • REMINDER: ISBE Guidance on Prohibited Summer Teacher Resignations
    • Illinois General Assembly Clarifies Prohibition on Fines to Punish School Discipline Violations, Including Citations for Local Ordinance Violations
    • Federal Judge Strikes Down 2024 Title IX Rule: What Comes Next?

    Firm News

    • KTJ Attorneys Secure Seventh Circuit Affirmation: Municipal Lease Decisions Are Not Subject to “Class-of-One” Equal Protection Review
    • Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins Moves Its LaSalle County Office to Peru
    • Mallory Milluzi to Present Lunchtime FOIA Series: Freedom of Information Act and Law Enforcement Records
    • KTJ Partners Michele Nierman and Dennis Walsh to speak on Digital Accessibility at the 2025 Illinois Library Association Conference
    • Thomas Melody to Speak at Library Administrators Seminar on FMLA and ADA

    General

    • Park Forest Public Library Selects KTJ as General Counsel; Thomas M. Melody to Lead Representation
    • Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins Seeks Litigation Associate for Westmont, Chicago or Orland Park Office
    • Danville Public Library Appoints KTJ as General Counsel; Thomas M. Melody to Lead Representation
    • Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Chicago Officers in § 1983 Excessive Force Claim in Mendez v. City of Chicago, No. 24-3110 (7th Cir. Dec. 3, 2025)
    • Public Act 104-0288: What Schools Should Know About New Requirements and Limitations Regarding Perceived or Actual Immigration Status of Students and their Parent(s)/Guardian(s) 

    Labor & Employment Law News

    • Strickland v. City of Markham: What the 7th Circuit’s Split Decision on Claim Preclusion Means for Employers and Employees
    • Illinois Laws Effective January 1, 2025, that Employers Need to Know About
    • Job Postings Will Need To Include Pay Scales/Benefits
    • U.S. Department of Labor Final Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (89 FR 1638) and Reporting Newly Hired Employees (Public Act 103-0343)
    • Transportation Benefits Program Act Going into Effect on January 1, 2024

    Legal Resources

    • 2023 FOIA and OMA Transparency Reporter
    • Freedom of Information Open Meeting Act

    Library Law News

    • New 988 Posting Requirement for Illinois Public Libraries
    • New Law Requires Public Libraries to Stock and Train Staff on Opioid Antagonists
    • New Legislation Allows Libraries to Offer Quarterly or Biannual Payment Options for Non-Resident Fees
    • Illinois Library Association 2023 Conference
    • ILLINOIS FIREARMS RESTRAINING ORDER ACT: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION

    Municipal Law News

    • KTJ Attorneys Secure Seventh Circuit Affirmation: Municipal Lease Decisions Are Not Subject to “Class-of-One” Equal Protection Review
    • Geofence Warrants: The Tension Between Technological Progress and the Fourth Amendment
    • First District Finds Immunity Following Purposeful Tire Puncture and Police Pursuit in Hinton-Goodwin v. City of Harvey, 2026 IL App (1st) 241320.
    • Seventh Circuit Weighs in on Warrantless Entry in Milbeck v. George, No. 25-1061 (7th Cir., Mar. 30, 2026)
    • Seventh Circuit Vacates in Part and Remands Unlawful-Entry Qualified-Immunity Ruling in Villalobos v. Picicco, No. 25-1304 (7th Cir. Mar. 6, 2026)  

    Wealth & Succession Planning News

    • IRS Issues Guidance on 2020 Estimated Tax Payments
    • CARES Act – Economic Impact Payments and Individual Tax Changes
    • Tax Filing and Deadline Extension Updates
    • Tax Filing Deadline Extension
    • Tax Payment Deadline Extension

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