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Mon Nov 2, 2026 ‐ Firm News

Scott F. Uhler Guides School Board Candidates Through Petition Circulation in IASB Webinar

Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins’ partner Scott F. Uhler recently joined Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) staff for a live webinar, “How to Navigate Running for School Board: Petition Circulation,” for prospective candidates in the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election. […]
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 ‐ General

Thomas M. Melody and Lily C. McKay Lead Session on New Hires and Probationary Periods at the Library Administrative Seminar

Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins’ partner Thomas M. Melody and associate Lily C. McKay will share insights on legal considerations for libraries during the early stages of employment at the Oak Lawn Public Library’s 2026 Library Administrative Seminar on Friday, November […]
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 ‐ General

Mallory A. Milluzzi Provides Guidance on Digital Communications and Social Media at Municipal Clerks of Illinois

Partner Mallory A. Milluzzi provided best practices for online and social media communication at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s 2026 Municipal Clerks of Illinois Institute and Master Academy in Bloomington, Illinois. Mallory’s session, “Digital and Social Media Communications,” took place from […]
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 ‐ Municipal Law News

Mallory A. Milluzzi and Kaylee M. Hartman Share Insights on FOIA Compliance for LaSalle County Township Officials

Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins’ partner Mallory A. Milluzzi and associate Kaylee M. Hartman will discuss compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) with the LaSalle County Township Officials Association on Thursday, October 8. As public bodies, townships are […]
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 ‐ Municipal Law News

Thomas M. Melody and Troy P. Wallace Tackle Challenging Employee Situations at IPELRA Annual Training Conference

Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins’ partner Thomas M. Melody and associate Troy P. Wallace will lead a session for municipal HR professionals at the 2026 Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association (IPELRA) Annual Training Conference on Tuesday, October 6, in Galena, […]
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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

    • Scott F. Uhler Guides School Board Candidates Through Petition Circulation in IASB Webinar
    • Carmen P. Forte Jr. and Mallory A. Milluzzi Lead Sessions on Open Meetings Act Compliance and Patron Conduct at ILA Annual Conference
    • 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

    General

    • Thomas M. Melody and Lily C. McKay Lead Session on New Hires and Probationary Periods at the Library Administrative Seminar
    • Mallory A. Milluzzi Provides Guidance on Digital Communications and Social Media at Municipal Clerks of Illinois
    • Carlos S. Arévalo and Megan E. Carlson Discuss IDHR and EEOC Discrimination Charges at Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference
    • 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

    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

    • Carmen P. Forte Jr. and Mallory A. Milluzzi Lead Sessions on Open Meetings Act Compliance and Patron Conduct at ILA Annual Conference
    • 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

    Municipal Law News

    • Mallory A. Milluzzi and Kaylee M. Hartman Share Insights on FOIA Compliance for LaSalle County Township Officials
    • Thomas M. Melody and Troy P. Wallace Tackle Challenging Employee Situations at IPELRA Annual Training Conference
    • Michael T. Jurusik Discusses TIF Compliance, Case Law and Funding Options at IML Annual Conference
    • Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Chicago Officers in § 1983 False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution Claim
    • KTJ Attorneys Secure Seventh Circuit Affirmation: Municipal Lease Decisions Are Not Subject to “Class-of-One” Equal Protection Review

    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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