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Thu Sep 6, 2018 ‐ Education Law News

Disciplinary Records Over (4) Years Old Not Subject to Release Under FOIA

An Illinois appellate court has held that certain disciplinary records of public employees are not subject under FOIA.  Read more
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Wed Sep 5, 2018 ‐ Education Law News

Police Officer Employed as SRO Not Eligible for Benefits as a “Law Enforcement Officer” Under Public Employee Disability Act or Public Safety Employee Benefits Act

A school security officer suffered an on-the-job injury while working for the Peoria Public Schools.  Read more
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Wed Sep 5, 2018 ‐ Education Law News

Illinois Law Amended to Provide Up To Eight Counseling Sessions (up to 90 minutes per session) Now Authorized Without Parental Consent

The former legal authority under the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (“Code”) for a minor at least 12 years old, and less than 17, to ask for and receive up to 5 counseling sessions of not more than […]
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Wed Aug 8, 2018 ‐ Municipal Law News

State Liquor Control Act

On August 3, 2018 Governor Rauner signed into law SB 2436 which changes Section 6-11 of the Liquor Control Act by adding the exception at Section ( a-5) below:  Read more
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Thu Aug 2, 2018 ‐ Municipal Law News

Law Amended to Encourage Medical Professionals to Prescribe EpiPen Devices for Use by Police

The General Assembly has acted to expand “Annie LeGere’s Law” by providing added protections for health professionals who write prescriptions for police officers to administer epinephrine in an emergency by use of an EpiPen.  Read more
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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

    • 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)  
    • 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) 

    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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