Fri Apr 24, 2020 ‐ Municipal Law News
Court Denies Temporary Injunction Order and Finds City of Joliet did not Violate the Open Meetings Act
A group of citizens filed an Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order seeking a court order to prohibit the City of Joliet (“City”) from meeting, holding a public hearing and voting on a controversial pre-annexation agreement. Read moreTue Apr 21, 2020 ‐ Education Law News
Illinois Supreme Court Finds Paid Sick Leave for Childbirth Must be Taken Immediately Following the Birth
The Illinois Supreme Court has held that Section 24—6 of the School Code (sick leave), allows teachers to use up to 30 days of accumulated paid sick leave during the six-week period immediately following the birth of a child and […]Thu Apr 16, 2020 ‐ Municipal Law News
Enforcement of Shelter-In-Place Orders: Guidance for Police Officers and Local Officials
Since Governor Pritzker instituted the shelter-in-place order and municipalities have adopted similar provisions, police officers find themselves charged with enforcement. Read moreWed Apr 15, 2020 ‐ Municipal Law News
Federal Government’s Aid to State and Local Governments
Over the last few weeks, we have created several e-notes, summarizing the new legislation arising from the Coronavirus pandemic. Read more