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Can a unit of local government pass a policy limiting public comment to residents only?

According to a recent PAC opinion, public bodies may not restrict public comment to residents only, as Section 2.06(g) of the Open Meetings Act provides that “any person” shall be permitted an opportunity to address public officials under the rules established by the public body.

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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.

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)

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.

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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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

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.

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)

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.

Zoning Administration Handbook (PDF 2502KB)
Among the most important powers that may be exercised by municipalities, as well as counties, are zoning powers.

Publications

Ancel Glink Defense E-News (1st Quarter, 2017) (PDF 127KB)
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.

Big Bully: School Liability for Bullying (PDF 2091KB)
Litigation Management (Winter, 2015)

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Presentations

Total Request Live: Night Meeting Edition! Powerpoint (PDF 140KB)
IML presentation with Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf, Stewart Diamond, Daniel Bolin, and Kurt Asprooth.

Fight Blight Right! Handout (DOCX 118KB)
Abandonment Program Intake Form

Fight Blight Right! Powerpoint (PPTX 731KB)
IML presentation by Brent Denzin and Dan Bolin

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Newsletters

In the Zone: Land Use E-News (Fall, 2017) (PDF 96KB)
In the Zone is a publication of Ancel Glink's land use group.

In The Zone: Land Use E-News (Spring, 2017) (PDF 89KB)
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.

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White Papers

Governor Signs Bill Moving Last Day for Candidate Filing to December 26th (PDF)
Client Alert, December 3, 2012

New Law Moves Last Day for Candidate Filing to December 26th (PDF)
Client Alert, November 29, 2012

Township Electric Aggregation (PDF)
Client Alert, August 2012

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Recent News

Public "Pfinance" for Parks: Essential Lessons for Issuing Bonds (9/22/2017)

Please join us for a webinar discussing borrowing options, debt regulations and a case study on using bonds to achieve the goals of Illinois Park Districts.Where?Ehlers Mezzanine Level525 W. Van Bure... View entire article

Murr v. Wisconsin (9/13/2017)

David Silverman is participating on a panel of scholars and practitioners on September 28, 2017 at the John Marshall Law School Center for Real Estate Law Kratovil Conference in exploring the United ... View entire article

Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference (9/13/2017)

September 21-23, Chicago, ILTotal Request Live: Night Meeting Edition with Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf, Stewart Diamond, Daniel Bolin, and Kurt Asprooth. Friday, September 22 at 1 p.m.... View entire article

Archived Question of the Month

September 2017

Can a unit of local government pass a policy limiting public comment to residents only? View answer

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? View answer

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? View answer