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Mon Nov 21, 2022 ‐ Firm News

James P. Bartley Receives Award for 20 Years of Service

On November 17th, The Village of Hopkins Park recognized Jim Bartley for his 20 years of loyalty and dedication! Jim was honored following the Village’s monthly meeting, complete with a 20 years of service achievement plaque, food, cake and a […]
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Fri Nov 18, 2022 ‐ Park District and Library District Law News

Recapture of Maximum Levy Amounts

Governor Pritzker recently signed Public Act 102-0895 into law, which created a new Section 190.7 within the Illinois Property Tax Code. Under new Section 190.7 of the Illinois Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/18-190.7), school districts with a designation of […]
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Wed Nov 2, 2022 ‐ Education Law News

Cash Reserve Balance Disclosure Requirements During School District Levy and Budget Hearings

The Illinois School Code has been amended by Public Act 102-0895 by adding a new section Section 17-1.3 to the School Code. This new Section reads in its entirety as follows: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, each school district […]
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Tue Nov 1, 2022 ‐ Firm News

James Ferolo, Allen Wall and Jonathan Priest Author Article Published in SIU Law Journal and Westlaw

“Municipal Sign Ordinances in the Post-Reed World: How Can Municipalities Continue to Regulate Signs Without Violating the First Amendment?” written by Attorneys James Ferolo, Allen Wall, and Jonathan Priest of Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, LTD. was recently published in the […]
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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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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

    • 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?
    • Federal Appeals Court Affirms Preliminary Order That Transgender Students Have Right to Access Facilities Consistent with Gender Id

    Firm News

    • 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
    • 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

    General

    • 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) 
    • Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Detectives in § 1983 Brady Claim in Mims v. City of Chicago, No. 24-1564 (7th Cir. Oct. 21, 2025)
    • Village of Round Lake Appoints KTJ as General Counsel
    • Public Act 104-0158 Heightens Transparency for Hiring Law Enforcement Officers

    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 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
    • Court Supports Public Employer’s Authority to Require Vaccination or Regular Testing for COVID

    Municipal Law News

    • Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies That Certificate of Innocence Petitions Do Not Survive Petitioner’s Death
    • U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Fourth Amendment Standard for Emergency Aid Home Entries in Case v. Montana, 607 U.S. ___ (2026) 
    • The Illinois Supreme Court’s Ruling in Bitner v. City of Pekin¸ 2025 IL 131039, is Pro-Municipality in Permitting Public Employers to Withhold Employment Taxes from Section 1(b) PEDA Payments
    • In a Win for Municipalities, the Northern District of Illinois Applies the Heck Doctrine to Convictions from Administrative Hearings in Vargas v. Guardiola, 2025 WL 1530948 (N.D. Ill. May 29, 2025)
    • Illinois Strengthens Safe Drinking Water Enforcement for Non-Community Systems

    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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