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Economic Development For Municipal Officials (PDF 1070KB)
This handbook describes the various legal tools Illinois municipalities can use to encourage economic development.
This handbook describes the various legal tools Illinois municipalities can use to encourage economic development.
Handbook for Newly Elected Officials (PDF 3435KB)
Our Newly Elected Officials Guide is designed to provide information and guidance on various laws and procedures to newly-elected officials of all local governments. (Updated 2017)
Our Newly Elected Officials Guide is designed to provide information and guidance on various laws and procedures to newly-elected officials of all local governments. (Updated 2017)
304 Questions That Have Actual Answers (PDF 2228KB)
In this handbook, we list the 304 questions about local government issues that you always wanted to know…with actual answers.
View All In this handbook, we list the 304 questions about local government issues that you always wanted to know…with actual answers.
Economic Development For Municipal Officials (PDF 1070KB)
This handbook describes the various legal tools Illinois municipalities can use to encourage economic development.
This handbook describes the various legal tools Illinois municipalities can use to encourage economic development.
Handbook for Newly Elected Officials (PDF 3435KB)
Our Newly Elected Officials Guide is designed to provide information and guidance on various laws and procedures to newly-elected officials of all local governments. (Updated 2017)
Our Newly Elected Officials Guide is designed to provide information and guidance on various laws and procedures to newly-elected officials of all local governments. (Updated 2017)
304 Questions That Have Actual Answers (PDF 2228KB)
In this handbook, we list the 304 questions about local government issues that you always wanted to know…with actual answers.
In this handbook, we list the 304 questions about local government issues that you always wanted to know…with actual answers.
Tort Immunity Handbook (PDF 1426KB)
This handbook describes the federal and state immunities available to local governments and contains practical tips to reduce both the severity and frequency of personal injury claims.(Updated 2014)
This handbook describes the federal and state immunities available to local governments and contains practical tips to reduce both the severity and frequency of personal injury claims.(Updated 2014)
Municipal Annexation Handbook (PDF 7085KB)
This handbook provides an overview of methods of annexation and a detailed discussion of the benefits of annexation agreements. (Updated 2012)
This handbook provides an overview of methods of annexation and a detailed discussion of the benefits of annexation agreements. (Updated 2012)
Lien on Me: Using Liens to Collect Municipal Debt and Expenditures (PDF 13069KB)
This handbook discusses in detail all of the statutory liens which Illinois municipalities can place on the property of individuals who owe the municipality money.
This handbook discusses in detail all of the statutory liens which Illinois municipalities can place on the property of individuals who owe the municipality money.
10 Things You Need to Know About 14 Local Government Issues (PDF 3525KB)
This handbook highlights 10 issues important to all local governments such as labor relations, litigation, tort immunity, worker's compensation, and zoning, among others.
This handbook highlights 10 issues important to all local governments such as labor relations, litigation, tort immunity, worker's compensation, and zoning, among others.
Labor Law for Public Employers, Large and Small (PDF 10915KB)
This handbook provides a primer to local government officials on the laws and policies that govern collective bargaining and other employment-related matters. (Updated 2013)
This handbook provides a primer to local government officials on the laws and policies that govern collective bargaining and other employment-related matters. (Updated 2013)
Zoning Tools of the Trade (PDF 2313KB)
This handbook provides a practical explanation of the way in which a request for zoning moves its way through an Illinois municipality.
This handbook provides a practical explanation of the way in which a request for zoning moves its way through an Illinois municipality.
Zoning Administration Handbook (PDF 2502KB)
Among the most important powers that may be exercised by municipalities, as well as counties, are zoning powers.
Close Among the most important powers that may be exercised by municipalities, as well as counties, are zoning powers.
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (1st Quarter, 2017) (PDF 127KB)
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
Water Water Everywhere (PDF 1347KB)
Tom DiCianni recently published an article in the IDC Quarterly, First Quarter 2017, on liability from water management activities.
View All Tom DiCianni recently published an article in the IDC Quarterly, First Quarter 2017, on liability from water management activities.
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (1st Quarter, 2017) (PDF 127KB)
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
Water Water Everywhere (PDF 1347KB)
Tom DiCianni recently published an article in the IDC Quarterly, First Quarter 2017, on liability from water management activities.
Tom DiCianni recently published an article in the IDC Quarterly, First Quarter 2017, on liability from water management activities.
Chicago Gun Shop Ban Shot Down, Triggers Review of Local Ordinances (PDF 660KB)
ILCMA Magazine, April 2014
ILCMA Magazine, April 2014
Rules of the Game: A Framework for Effective Zoning Hearings (PDF 569KB)
The Commissioner Magazine, APA (Spring 2013)
The Commissioner Magazine, APA (Spring 2013)
Attorneys & Social Media: An Ethical Minefield or Professional Boon? (PDF)
The Municipal Lawyer Magazine (IMLA), January/February, 2013
The Municipal Lawyer Magazine (IMLA), January/February, 2013
Doing More With Less: Turning Operations Dollars Into Capital Funds (PDF)
Illinois Parks and Recreation (March/April 2013)
Illinois Parks and Recreation (March/April 2013)
Firm Brochure (PDF 539KB)
The firm brochure provides information about Ancel Glink and the services we provide to our clients.
The firm brochure provides information about Ancel Glink and the services we provide to our clients.
When All Heller Breaks Loose: Gun Regulation Considerations For Zoning and Planning Officials Under the New Second Amendment (PDF)
Dan Bolin and Brent Denzin co-authored this article published in The Urban Lawyer (ABA, Section of State and Local Government Law 2012)
Dan Bolin and Brent Denzin co-authored this article published in The Urban Lawyer (ABA, Section of State and Local Government Law 2012)
Financial Manual for Illinois Public Libraries
Ancel Glink has written a finance manual for Illinois public libraries, authored by Stewart Diamond and W. Britt Isaly and published by the Illinois Library Association.
Ancel Glink has written a finance manual for Illinois public libraries, authored by Stewart Diamond and W. Britt Isaly and published by the Illinois Library Association.
Illinois Municipal Handbook
Since 1968, Ancel Glink has authored the Illinois Municipal Handbook, published and distributed by the Illinois Municipal League and edited by Stewart Diamond and Keri-Lyn Krafthefer.
Since 1968, Ancel Glink has authored the Illinois Municipal Handbook, published and distributed by the Illinois Municipal League and edited by Stewart Diamond and Keri-Lyn Krafthefer.
Township Officials of Illinois Laws and Duties Handbook
For years, Ancel Glink has worked collaboratively with TOI to produce the Township Officials of Illinois Handbook, currently in its 5th edition and edited by Keri-Lyn Krafthefer.
For years, Ancel Glink has worked collaboratively with TOI to produce the Township Officials of Illinois Handbook, currently in its 5th edition and edited by Keri-Lyn Krafthefer.
Illinois Park District Law Handbook
Since 1993, Ancel Glink has authored the Illinois Park District Law Handbook, published by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and edited by Rob Bush.
Since 1993, Ancel Glink has authored the Illinois Park District Law Handbook, published by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and edited by Rob Bush.
Balancing First Amendment Rights with the Interests of Public Employers: The Origins and Legacy of Garcetti v. Ceballos (PDF 469KB)
Litigation partner Darcy Proctor was a contributing author to this article regarding First Amendment rights, published by the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
Litigation partner Darcy Proctor was a contributing author to this article regarding First Amendment rights, published by the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
Survey of 2011 Municipal Law Cases (PDF)
Litigation partners Darcy Proctor and Lucy Bednarek were contributing authors to the 2011 Survey of Municipal Law Cases, published by the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
Close Litigation partners Darcy Proctor and Lucy Bednarek were contributing authors to the 2011 Survey of Municipal Law Cases, published by the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
Sharing with Care: Regulations for Responsible Short-Term Rentals (PDF 769KB)
North Central Illinois Council of Governments Semi-Annual Dinner
North Central Illinois Council of Governments Semi-Annual Dinner
Government Use of Social Media - Handout (PDF 55KB)
North Central Illinois Council of Governments Semi-Annual Dinner
North Central Illinois Council of Governments Semi-Annual Dinner
Government Use of Social Media (PDF 212KB)
North Central Illinois Council of Governments Semi-Annual Dinner
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Sharing with Care: Regulations for Responsible Short-Term Rentals (PDF 769KB)
North Central Illinois Council of Governments Semi-Annual Dinner
North Central Illinois Council of Governments Semi-Annual Dinner
Government Use of Social Media - Handout (PDF 55KB)
North Central Illinois Council of Governments Semi-Annual Dinner
North Central Illinois Council of Governments Semi-Annual Dinner
Government Use of Social Media (PDF 212KB)
North Central Illinois Council of Governments Semi-Annual Dinner
North Central Illinois Council of Governments Semi-Annual Dinner
IML - Strategies for Confronting Vacant Building Challenges (PDF 1149KB)
Vacant Building Ordinances: Strategies for Confronting Vacant Building Challenges
Vacant Building Ordinances: Strategies for Confronting Vacant Building Challenges
IML - Keeping the Peace During Elections (PDF 142KB)
Keeping the Peace During the Municipal Elections
Keeping the Peace During the Municipal Elections
IML - Strategies for Confronting Vacant Building Challenges
Vacant Building Ordinances: Strategies for Confronting Vacant Building Challenges
Vacant Building Ordinances: Strategies for Confronting Vacant Building Challenges
IML - Demystifying Transgender Laws Presentation (PDF 397KB)
Demystifying the Transgender Laws: How to Prevent Bathroom Battles from Becoming an Issue in Your Municipality
Demystifying the Transgender Laws: How to Prevent Bathroom Battles from Becoming an Issue in Your Municipality
APA-IL - The Real Houselawyers of Planning (PDF 187KB)
American Planning Association, IL The Real Houselawyers of Planning - Handout
American Planning Association, IL The Real Houselawyers of Planning - Handout
IML - Illinois Municipal Handbook Q&A (PDF 196KB)
Illinois Municipal Handbook Q&A QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Illinois Municipal Handbook Q&A QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
IML - Sharing with Care (PDF 31KB)
Sharing with Care: Regulations for Responsible Short-Term Rentals Illinois Municipal League - 103rd Annual Conference September 22, 2016
Sharing with Care: Regulations for Responsible Short-Term Rentals Illinois Municipal League - 103rd Annual Conference September 22, 2016
IML - Police and Community... (PDF 177KB)
Police and Community Relations Improvement Act Overview Illinois Municipal League 103rd Annual Conference September 22-24, 2016
Police and Community Relations Improvement Act Overview Illinois Municipal League 103rd Annual Conference September 22-24, 2016
Model Public Hearing Rules of Procedure (PDF 71KB)
Model Public Hearing Rules of Procedure from APA-PLD Webinar
Model Public Hearing Rules of Procedure from APA-PLD Webinar
ILGL - Police Powerpoint (PDF 3581KB)
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
ILGL - Public Act 099-0352 (PDF 315KB)
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
ILGL - Illinois State Police - Supplemental Homicide Reporting Form (PDF 66KB)
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
ILGL - Illinois State Police - Arrest Related Death Incident Form (PDF 124KB)
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
ILGL - IDOT - Pedestrian Stop Card (PDF 47KB)
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
ILGL - Handout Police and Community Relations Improvement Act (PDF 28KB)
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
Handout materials from the 23rd Annual Illinois Local Government Lawyers Annual Conference
APA-CMS “Bar Exam” Planning Law Session Teachers Edition (PDF 338KB)
Participants learned about local regulatory issues relating to adult uses, medical cannabis, video gaming, the takings clause, annexation, and the First and Second Amendments of the United States Con...
Participants learned about local regulatory issues relating to adult uses, medical cannabis, video gaming, the takings clause, annexation, and the First and Second Amendments of the United States Con...
ILA Social Media (PDF 185KB)
Keeping it Legal on Social Media. A Library State of Mind, ILA. 10-24-15.
Keeping it Legal on Social Media. A Library State of Mind, ILA. 10-24-15.
ILA FOIA OMA (PDF 191KB)
Guidelines for Complying with FOIA. 10-24-15. A Library State of Mind, ILA.
Guidelines for Complying with FOIA. 10-24-15. A Library State of Mind, ILA.
ASBO Legal Update OMA Website Social Media (PDF 204KB)
Legal Updates on Records Retention, OMA, and Required Website Postings. October, 14, 2015.
Legal Updates on Records Retention, OMA, and Required Website Postings. October, 14, 2015.
IML 2015 United We Stand Q & A Presentation (PDF 81KB)
IML 2015 United We Stand Q & A Presentation. Sept 17, 2015.
IML 2015 United We Stand Q & A Presentation. Sept 17, 2015.
IML 2015 United We Stand Q & A Handout (PDF 208KB)
IML 2015 United We Stand Q & A Handout. Sept 17th, 2015.
IML 2015 United We Stand Q & A Handout. Sept 17th, 2015.
IML 2015 Parliamentary Procedures Presentation (PDF 114KB)
Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference, Sept 17-19, 2015. 99 of the Most Important Issues in Dealing with Parliamentary Procedures Presentation.
Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference, Sept 17-19, 2015. 99 of the Most Important Issues in Dealing with Parliamentary Procedures Presentation.
IML 2015 Parliamentary Procedures Handout (PDF 281KB)
Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference, Sept 17-19, 2015. 99 of the Most Important Issues in Dealing with Parliamentary Procedures.Q&A.
Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference, Sept 17-19, 2015. 99 of the Most Important Issues in Dealing with Parliamentary Procedures.Q&A.
Are Your Exempt Employees Still Exempt? (PDF 576KB)
Presentation on if your exempt employees are still exempt.
Presentation on if your exempt employees are still exempt.
Time, Place & Manner: Regulating Non-Traditional Speech (PDF 510KB)
PowerPoint Presentation, IAPD Conference 2015
PowerPoint Presentation, IAPD Conference 2015
LawLawPalooza 2014 - Handout (DOC 209KB)
LawLawPalooza 2014 (American Planning Association Annual Illinois Conference 2014)
LawLawPalooza 2014 (American Planning Association Annual Illinois Conference 2014)
LawLawPalooza 2014 - PowerPoint (PPTX 648KB)
LawLawPalooza 2014 (American Planning Association Annual Illinois Conference 2014)
LawLawPalooza 2014 (American Planning Association Annual Illinois Conference 2014)
Library Board Wars & Power Plays: How to Resolve Them and How to Avoid Them- Q & A (PDF 108KB)
Handout from the Illinois Library Association Annual Conference (October 2014)
Handout from the Illinois Library Association Annual Conference (October 2014)
Second Amendment PowerPoint (PDF 254KB)
Second Amendment and Zoning: The Other Side of Concealed Carry - IML
Second Amendment and Zoning: The Other Side of Concealed Carry - IML
IML TIA Year in Review Presentation (PDF 3569KB)
2014 Year in Review: Illinois Tort Immunity Update (Attorneys' Session)
2014 Year in Review: Illinois Tort Immunity Update (Attorneys' Session)
IML TIA Year in Review Handout (PDF 314KB)
2014 Year in Review: Illinois Tort Immunity Update (Attorneys' Session)
2014 Year in Review: Illinois Tort Immunity Update (Attorneys' Session)
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (PDF 97KB)
A summary of a public body's compliance requirements under FOIA (August, 2014)
A summary of a public body's compliance requirements under FOIA (August, 2014)
Doing Business with Cook County's Land Bank - Presentation (PPTX 12973KB)
PowerPoint Presentation for the Doing Business with Cook County's Land Bank event sponsored by Ancel Glink. (July 24, 2014)
PowerPoint Presentation for the Doing Business with Cook County's Land Bank event sponsored by Ancel Glink. (July 24, 2014)
Doing Business with Cook County's Land Bank- Resource Guide (PDF 3720KB)
Resource guide for the Doing Business with Cook County's Land Bank event sponsored by Ancel Glink. (July 24, 2014)
Resource guide for the Doing Business with Cook County's Land Bank event sponsored by Ancel Glink. (July 24, 2014)
Central Illinois Municipal Law Seminar Handout (PDF 1121KB)
Central Illinois Municipal Law Seminar, June 20,2014
Central Illinois Municipal Law Seminar, June 20,2014
Labor & Employment Program Handout (PDF 101KB)
Waubonsee Community College Communities of Excellence Program (May 7, 2014)
Waubonsee Community College Communities of Excellence Program (May 7, 2014)
Labor & Employment Program PPT (PDF 4128KB)
Waubonsee Community College Communities of Excellence Program (May 7, 2014)
Waubonsee Community College Communities of Excellence Program (May 7, 2014)
The Second Amendment and Zoning: The Other Side of Concealed Carry (PDF 318KB)
Lake County Bar Association, Local Government Committee Seminar, April 24, 2014
Lake County Bar Association, Local Government Committee Seminar, April 24, 2014
How Much Process Is Due Process? A Guide To Effectively Handling Due Process Hearings (PDF 789KB)
American Planning Association National Planning Conference 2014 - Atlanta, GA
American Planning Association National Planning Conference 2014 - Atlanta, GA
Sex, Guns, and God! (PDF 400KB)
Participants learned about local regulatory issues related to strip clubs, churches, guns shops and other land uses entangled with rights flowing from the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Cons...
Participants learned about local regulatory issues related to strip clubs, churches, guns shops and other land uses entangled with rights flowing from the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Cons...
Armed & Ready: Legal Tools Clerks Need to Conceal and Carry With Them (PDF 1790KB)
Municipal Clerks of Illinois Institute, July 19, 2013
Municipal Clerks of Illinois Institute, July 19, 2013
Legal & Ethical Issues With Social Media & Local Governments (PDF)
Arkansas Municipal League Conference, June 20, 2013
Arkansas Municipal League Conference, June 20, 2013
I was at a meeting 'til 2 a.m. last night! What did you do? (PDF)
Illinois City & County Managers Association, June 14, 2013
Illinois City & County Managers Association, June 14, 2013
Becoming the Clerk They Won't Want To Replace (PDF)
Central Illinois Clerks Association & MCI, June 20, 2013
Central Illinois Clerks Association & MCI, June 20, 2013
Sunshine & Games (PDF)
FOIA, OMA & Video Gaming in Illinois, Municipal Clerks of Illinois, April 19, 2013
FOIA, OMA & Video Gaming in Illinois, Municipal Clerks of Illinois, April 19, 2013
Ethical Dilemmas for Municipal Attorneys (PDF)
NBI, Legal Issues Involving Local Governments, February 2013
NBI, Legal Issues Involving Local Governments, February 2013
Navigating Municipal Elections ILCMA (PDF)
ILCMA, Winter Conference 2013 (Navigating Elections Powerpoint)
ILCMA, Winter Conference 2013 (Navigating Elections Powerpoint)
Protecting the Pocketbook Through Purchasing and Procurement Policies (PDF)
IAPD/IPRA Conference, January 24-26, 2013
IAPD/IPRA Conference, January 24-26, 2013
Social Media and Governments - Legal and Ethical Issues (PDF)
IAPD/IPRA Conference, January 24-26, 2013
IAPD/IPRA Conference, January 24-26, 2013
10 Reasons Why Your Agency Could be Sued Over Labor Issues (PDF)
IAPD/IPRA Conference, January 24-26, 2013
IAPD/IPRA Conference, January 24-26, 2013
New Legislation, PAC Opinions, FOIA & OMA (PDF)
Municipal Clerks Institute (MCI) Winter Seminar, January 25, 2013
Municipal Clerks Institute (MCI) Winter Seminar, January 25, 2013
Ethics of Social Networking (PDF)
International Association of Assessing Officials, December 14, 2012
International Association of Assessing Officials, December 14, 2012
Township Board Meeting Bootcamp (PDF)
Township Officials of Illinois Conference, November 12-13, 2012
Township Officials of Illinois Conference, November 12-13, 2012
What Clerks Need to Know Elections (Part 2) (PDF)
Illinois Municipal League Conference, October 20, 2012
Illinois Municipal League Conference, October 20, 2012
Social Media and Local Governments (PDF)
International Municipal Lawyers Association Conference, October 23, 2012
International Municipal Lawyers Association Conference, October 23, 2012
A DIY Guide to Drafting Ordinances and Resolutions (Minus the Hourly Rate) (PDF)
Illinois Municipal League Conference, October 18, 2012
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Ancel Glink Land Use E-News (Spring, 2017) (PDF 89KB)
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone: Land Use E-News (Winter, 2017) (PDF 390KB)
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone: Land Use E-News (Fall, 2016) (PDF 382KB)
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
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Ancel Glink Land Use E-News (Spring, 2017) (PDF 89KB)
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone: Land Use E-News (Winter, 2017) (PDF 390KB)
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone: Land Use E-News (Fall, 2016) (PDF 382KB)
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (1st Quarter, 2017) (PDF 127KB)
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (1st Quarter, 2016) (PDF 2791KB)
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (4th Quarter, 2015) (PDF 109KB)
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
In the Zone: Land Use E-News (Summer, 2015) (PDF 260KB)
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
Ancel Glink Today- 3 2 2015 (PDF 257KB)
Ancel Glink Today, March 2, 2015 edition of the firm e-newsletter.
Ancel Glink Today, March 2, 2015 edition of the firm e-newsletter.
Ancel Glink Today- 3 16 2015 (PDF 262KB)
Ancel Glink Today, March 16, 2015 edition of the firm e-newsletter.
Ancel Glink Today, March 16, 2015 edition of the firm e-newsletter.
Ancel Glink Today- 5 1 2015 (PDF 257KB)
Ancel Glink Today, May 1, 2015 edition of the firm e-newsletter.
Ancel Glink Today, May 1, 2015 edition of the firm e-newsletter.
Ancel Glink Defense E-News(2nd Quarter, 2015) (PDF 114KB)
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
Ancel Glink Today- 4 16 2015 (PDF 76KB)
Ancel Glink Today, April 16, 2015 edition of the firm e-newsletter.
Ancel Glink Today, April 16, 2015 edition of the firm e-newsletter.
In the Zone: Land Use E-News (Spring, 2015) (PDF 147KB)
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (1st Quarter, 2015) (PDF 528KB)
This is a publication of Ancel Glink's litigation group.
This is a publication of Ancel Glink's litigation group.
In The Zone - Fall 2014 (PDF 142KB)
In the Zone is an e-newsletter published by Ancel Glink's land use group
In the Zone is an e-newsletter published by Ancel Glink's land use group
In The Zone - Spring 2014 (PDF 172KB)
In the Zone is an e-newsletter published by Ancel Glink's land use group
In the Zone is an e-newsletter published by Ancel Glink's land use group
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (1st Quarter, 2014) (PDF 483KB)
This is a publication of Ancel Glink's litigation group.
This is a publication of Ancel Glink's litigation group.
In The Zone - Winter 2013 (PDF 195KB)
In the Zone is an e-newsletter published by Ancel Glink's land use group
In the Zone is an e-newsletter published by Ancel Glink's land use group
In the Zone Land Use E-News (Fall 2013) (PDF 264KB)
In the Zone is an e-newsletter published by Ancel Glink's land use group
In the Zone is an e-newsletter published by Ancel Glink's land use group
Local Government News (Fall 2013) (PDF 28548KB)
Ancel Glink's Local Government News, Fall 2013 edition of the firm newsletter
Ancel Glink's Local Government News, Fall 2013 edition of the firm newsletter
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (2nd Quarter, 2013) (PDF 70KB)
This is a publication of Ancel Glink's litigation group.
This is a publication of Ancel Glink's litigation group.
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (1st Quarter, 2013) (PDF)
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (4th Quarter, 2012) (PDF)
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
In the Zone: Land Use E-News (Summer, 2012) (PDF)
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (3rd Quarter, 2012) (PDF 68KB)
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (2nd Quarter, 2012) (PDF 72KB)
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
Ancel Glink Defense E-News (1st Quarter, 2012) (PDF 71KB)
The E-News is a publication of Ancel Glink's defense litigation group.
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Governor Signs Bill Moving Last Day for Candidate Filing to December 26th (PDF)
Client Alert, December 3, 2012
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Governor Signs Bill Moving Last Day for Candidate Filing to December 26th (PDF)
Client Alert, December 3, 2012
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Labor Law Seminar (8/18/2017)
When: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Where: Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club (1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL60169)Who: All levels of management, including ex...
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When: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club (1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL
60169)
Who: All levels of management, including executive directors, administrators, attorneys, and human
resource professionals.
What: Fewer American workers belong to labor unions than at any time since the U.S. government began tracking this statistic. Membership has tumbled even further with the increase of right-to-work laws and litigation over fair share dues. In an effort to boost declining membership, labor unions have set their sights on new sectors, including increased focus on smaller local government units and higher education. Labor unions recently have organized park district employees as well as both resident assistants and adjunct faculty at colleges and universities and further union organizing in these nontraditional sectors is certain.
It is important for an employer to decide its position on union representation as a matter of business strategy, rather than wait until a union has begun an organizing campaign. We believe now is the time for employers to be more aware of potential organizing campaigns and how best to lay the groundwork for implementing a proactive strategy.
Please join us for this informative and educational seminar aimed at providing employers with tips on how to detect potential organizing campaigns, what to do if a campaign begins, and finally, the best ways to respond to a union organizing campaign, including responding to the representation petitions.
Krafthefer and Dicianni to Train Newly Elected Officials (6/14/2017)
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Keri-Lyn Krafthefer and Tom DiCianni will be training newly-elected officials at the DuPage Mayor and Managers Conference newly-elected officials workshop this Saturday in Oak Brook, Illinois. ...
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Keri-Lyn Krafthefer and Tom DiCianni will be training newly-elected officials at the DuPage Mayor and Managers Conference newly-elected officials workshop this Saturday in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Keri-Lyn Krafthefer will be presenting “Nuts and Bolts of Municipal Meetings” at the Illinois Municipal League’s newly-elected officials training seminar on June 22, 2017 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Derke Price and Steve Mahrt have provided training for these sessions in Springfield, Galesburg and Champaign.
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Keri-Lyn Krafthefer will be presenting “Nuts and Bolts of Municipal Meetings” at the Illinois Municipal League’s newly-elected officials training seminar on June 22, 2017 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Derke Price and Steve Mahrt have provided training for these sessions in Springfield, Galesburg and Champaign.
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August 2017
I have received more than 15 FOIA requests over the past 30 days from a local newspaper. Can I classify the newspaper as a “recurrent requester” so that I will have more time to respond to these FOIA requests?
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I have received more than 15 FOIA requests over the past 30 days from a local newspaper. Can I classify the newspaper as a “recurrent requester” so that I will have more time to respond to these FOIA requests?
No, members of the “news media” such as newspapers are generally exempt
from the “recurrent requester” provisions of FOIA. As long as the
principal purpose of the newspaper’s FOIA requests are (1) to access and
disseminate information concerning news and current or passing events; or (2)
for articles of opinion or features of interest to the public; or (3) for the
purpose of academic, scientific, or public research or education, then the
newspaper may not be classified as a “recurrent requester” under FOIA.
July 2017
Can a member of a municipality’s zoning board of appeals be appointed for a term that extends beyond the term of the current mayor/village president?
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Can a member of a municipality’s zoning board of appeals be appointed for a term that extends beyond the term of the current mayor/village president?
Yes, members of a zoning board of appeals are appointed for 5 year terms under Section 11-13-3(c) of the Municipal Code. As mayors/village presidents are elected to 4 year terms, zoning board members are appointed for terms that will necessarily extend beyond the mayor’s term of office. As a general rule, appointed officers’ terms cannot extend past the term of the current mayor/village president; however, this is one of the exceptions under Section 3.1-30-5(c) of the Municipal Code, which prohibits an appointed officer’s term of office from extending beyond the mayor’s term “except as otherwise expressly provided” in the Municipal Code.
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June 2017
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Do newly elected officials have to complete Open Meetings Act training?
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Do newly elected officials have to complete Open Meetings Act training?
Yes, all newly elected officials are required to complete an electronic training curriculum on the Open Meetings Act within 90 days of taking the oath of office or assuming their duties as a member of a public body. The training curriculum was developed by the Public Access Counselor of the Illinois Attorney General’s office, and can be accessed on the Public Access Counselor’s website using this link. After completing the training, the newly elected official must file a copy of the certificate of completion with the public body. Newly appointed officers who serve on commissions and boards such as the Zoning Board of Appeals, Plan Commission, etc., also need to complete the training.
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