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Tue Aug 16, 2022 ‐ Education Law News

ISBE/IDPH Guidance Regarding COVID Practices for School Districts for Fall 2022

This past summer, the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health issued an updated joint guidance “IDPH & ISBE Joint Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in Schools”. https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/school-guidance.html Notably, the Guidance continues 3 key requirements:  ISBE indicates […]
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Tue Jul 26, 2022 ‐ Firm News

KTJ Sponsors Royals Elite Athletics, Where Education and Athletics Go Hand-In-Hand

Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. was honored to have sponsored softball team, Royals Elite, a non-profit multi-sport organization. It was important to KTJ for the opportunity to support these student athletes who are focused and on a mission to be […]
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Mon Jul 18, 2022 ‐ Education Law News

ILLINOIS FIREARMS RESTRAINING ORDER ACT: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION

The Illinois Firearms Restraining Order Act (the “FROA”) was initially enacted in 2019,  The FROA authorizes a petition to a circuit court for the issuance and execution of a “firearms restraining order” prohibiting a named person from buying, possessing or […]
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Wed Jun 22, 2022 ‐ Firm News

James Ferolo Presents “Legal Aspects of Utility Billing”

On June 16, 2022 James Ferolo of Klein Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd presented a seminar on the “Legal Aspects of Utility Billing” on behalf of the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA)  at the Northern Illinois University Campus in Naperville. […]
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Tue Jun 14, 2022 ‐ Municipal Law News

Supreme Court Rules Off-Premise Signs Are Proper Subject of Municipal Regulation

The City of Austin’s sign ordinance allows for signs to be located on – site, advertising businesses on the property where a sign is located but generally banning any new off-site signs that have no connection to the business where […]
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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

    • 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?
    • Federal Appeals Court Affirms Preliminary Order That Transgender Students Have Right to Access Facilities Consistent with Gender Id
    • Cash Reserve Balance Disclosure Requirements During School District Levy and Budget Hearings
    • ISBE/IDPH Guidance Regarding COVID Practices for School Districts for Fall 2022

    Firm News

    • Michael Jurusik Becomes President of Board of Directors
    • KTJ Wins Big on Section 1983 Unreasonable Seizure and Monell, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, and Malicious Prosecution Complaint at Summary Judgment
    • Congratulations to KTJ’s 2025 Leading/Emerging Lawyers!
    • Anthony Becknek and Anne Skrodzki Become Partners at KTJ!
    • KTJ Selected by Village of La Grange Park, Illinois as its New Legal Counsel

    General

    • U.S. Department of Education Requirement of Compliance with Federal Law Pertaining to Discrimination
    • Seventh Circuit Holds that There is No Due Process Claim for Unduly Suggestive Identifications Against Police Officers Under § 1983
    • September 2024 through March 2025 Transparency Reporter – Recent IAG/PAC Opinions, Judicial Decisions, and Legislation Regarding FOIA and OMA
    • Tenth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer’s Use of Deadly Force When in Dangerous Circumstances
    • Karina’s Law, aimed at safeguarding victims of domestic violence, goes into effect May 11, 2025

    Labor & Employment Law News

    • 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
    • Paid Leave for All Workers Act Takes Effect January 1, 2024: What Local Government Employers Need to Know

    Legal Resources

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

    Library Law News

    • 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
    • Court Supports Public Employer’s Authority to Require Vaccination or Regular Testing for COVID
    • A Public Body Has Discretion to Determine Whether to Hold Remote Meeting During a Public Health Emergency

    Municipal Law News

    • In Barnes v. Felix, 145 S. Ct. 1353 (2025), the United States Supreme Court Holds that the “Moment-of-threat” Rule is Unconstitutional in Evaluating Excessive Force Claims
    • Changes in Illinois Cannabis Law Heightens Probable Cause Requirements
    • Reasonable Infrastructure Inspection Plan Key to Limit Liability for Injury on Public Premises
    • Appellate Court Upholds Pension Board’s Determination that Applicant Who Unreasonably Refused to Undergo Treatment was Disqualified from Disability Pension
    • Arguable Probable Cause for Arrest in Student-Teacher Altercation

    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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