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Fri Aug 10, 2012 ‐ Municipal Law News

General Assembly Creates Special Rights for “Public Safety Personnel” to Engage in Solicitation Activities Within Municipalities or Counties

Effective June 15, 2012, municipalities and counties cannot prohibit police, firefighters, or public safety personnel, as members of a charitable organization, from soliciting within their boundaries for the “charitable” purposes of the organization.   Read more
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Thu Jun 7, 2012 ‐ Library Law News

Library Trustees Serve Without Compensation

Recent newspaper headlines regarding library trustees receiving lifetime health insurance benefits have led to questions regarding the propriety of libraries providing those benefits.  Read more
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Thu May 3, 2012 ‐ Library Law News

Use of Photographs and Video Recordings of Patrons

Librarians often like to take photographs or videotapes of patrons using the library and participating in library programs.  Read more
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Thu Apr 5, 2012 ‐ Library Law News

Sale of Used Library Materials Incurs Sales Tax Liability

As libraries update their collections and receive new books and other materials, many make room for these items by selling old, decommissioned library materials to the public, either directly or through nonprofit “Friends of the Library” groups.  Read more
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Wed Mar 28, 2012 ‐ Municipal Law News

Public Access Counselor Opines Legal Invoices Are Generally Not Exempt From FOIA

The Public Access Counselor (“PAC”) recently issued a binding opinion finding that public bodies must produce legal invoices in response to a Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) request, but they may redact portions of the invoices that would reveal privileged […]
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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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