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Mon Apr 15, 2019 ‐ Education Law News

Illinois Municipalities Prohibited From Creating “Right-to-Work” Zones

On Friday, April 12, 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law the “Collective Bargaining Freedom Act,” Public Act 101-003, which prohibits local governments from establishing so-called “right-towork” zones.  Read more
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Mon Apr 1, 2019 ‐ Municipal Law News

Appellate Court Finds Police Officer Who Slipped on Ice During Training Exercise Was Not Entitled to PSEBA Benefits

The Third District Appellate Court found in Beckman v. City of Peoria, that a police officer was not reasonably responding to an emergency when she injured herself during a training exercise.  Read more
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Thu Mar 7, 2019 ‐ Education Law News

Requirements Relaxed for Local Government Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services

All units of local government in Illinois, including school districts, but excluding home rule municipalities and counties, must follow the quality based selection process in the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act (“Act”).  Read more
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Mon Dec 10, 2018 ‐ Firm News

KTJ Attorneys Share Insights at IICLE Local Government Law Institute

For the sixth consecutive year, Lance C. Malina and James V. Ferolo gave a presentation at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s Local Government Law Institute on December 7, 2018.
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Thu Nov 8, 2018 ‐ Education Law News

School Code Amended To Limit Punishments For Truancy, Expand Valid Cause For Absence and Prohibit Denial of Enrollment Based on Academic Failure

Public Act 100—810 changes the School Code to add a requirement that school districts are to make reasonable efforts to train staff and board members in the appropriate and available supportive services for the promotion of student attendance and engagement.  […]
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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

    • 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
    • KTJ Partners Michele Nierman and Dennis Walsh to speak on Digital Accessibility at the 2025 Illinois Library Association Conference

    General

    • 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
    • Danville Public Library Appoints KTJ as General Counsel; Thomas M. Melody to Lead Representation
    • 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)

    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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