Quorum Forum: Recent Episodes
Ancel Glink
Summer of 2026 is upon us, and election season is kicking off as spirited candidates, trusted election authorities, and municipalities across Illinois seek to address a host of complex issues. Local election officials and electoral boards have many responsibilities to make elections happen, from processing nomination papers to convening quasi-adjudicative hearings. Meanwhile, local governments must navigate the enforcement of political sign regulations, electioneering laws, and the strict rules governing the use of public funds in referenda. To help listeners tackle these issues, Ancel Glink's Erin Monforti and Katie Nagy revisit classic insights from equity partner Keri-Lyn Krafthefer and provide vital updates for the 2027 Consolidated Electioncycle. What issues does your local government face during election season? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com.
In This Episode
- Independent vs. Nonpartisan Candidates: Understand the critical legal distinctions between these two types of candidates and how they appear on the ballot.
- The 2027 Election Timeline: Key dates for the February 23, 2027, Consolidated Primary and the April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election, including petition circulation and filing windows.
- Objection Procedures & "Business Days": How to calculate the five-business-day objection deadline, especially with the Thanksgiving 2026 holiday.
- Electoral Board Mechanics: A deep dive into the "24-hour call" rule, the composition of the board, and the requirement to deliberate in open session.
- Strategic Scheduling: Practical advice for clerks on the "strategic receipt" of objection petitions to ensure boards can meet within statutory deadlines.
- Setting Compensation: Why local governments must set compensation for newly elected officials at least 180 days before their terms begin.
- New Laws: Updates on Public Act 104-443 (redacting candidate addresses) and Public Act 104-438 (prohibiting meetings on election days).
- Public Funds & Referenda: Guidelines on what constitutes "factual information" versus prohibited advocacy when units of local government are involved in public questions.
- FOIA & Arrest Records: A review of PAC Opinion 26-006 regarding the public's right to access arrest records involving public figures.
Resources
- PAC Finds Police Department Violated FOIA in Withholding Investigative Records
- It's Time to Establish Elected Officials' Compensation for Terms Starting in 2025
- Special Considerations About Establishing Compensation of Elected Officials
- 2027 Illinois State Board of Elections "Running for Office" Directory
Credits
- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin, Kathleen Hynan
- Executive Producer: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
- Chair: Erin Monforti
- Guest: Katherine Nagy
- Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
Disclaimer: This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.
The American Planning Association Chicago Metro Section recently teamed up with Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast for the 11th Annual "Bar Exam" Planning Law Session. Recorded live at Goodwin's in Chicago, this realistic, simulated law school experience tests planners and land use professionals on the latest legal precedents in wind energy, annexation, and First Amendment protections. As is tradition, all participants passed the bar, and teams competed for the prestigious (and five-foot-tall) Ancel Glink Cup. In this episode, Ancel Glink's Dan Bolin, Megan Mack, and Tyler Smith are joined by special guest Phil Green, a Local Gov 250 Government Champion, who undergoes a high-tech "firmware update" to become the session's first AI-powered planning law assistant.
In This Episode
- [00:00] The Roll Call: Host Dan Bolin calls the meeting to order with professors Megan Mack and Tyler Smith, plus local government champion Phil Green.
- [05:00] Round 1: Democracy at the Doorstep: Phil discusses his recognition as a Local Gov 250 Champion and his work on "democracy at the doorstep" in Hoffman Estates.
- [11:45] Case 1.1 - Wind Farm Bans: A look at Hickory Wind LLC v. Village of Cedar Point, exploring why outright bans on lawful land uses exceed non-home rule authority.
- [19:30] Case 1.2 - Zoning Finality: In Chosen Consulting LLC v. Town Council of Highland, we learn why ADA and discrimination claims do not bypass the requirement for a final zoning decision.
- [23:00] Case 1.3 - Cross-Examination Rights: A resort project in Galena highlights the importance of maintaining a record when residents forfeit their right to cross-examine witnesses.
- [26:45] Round 2: The Road to Houston: Phil shares takeaways from serving as the Education Chair for NPC26 in Detroit and teases a "Moon Joy" theme for NPC27 in Houston.
- [32:15] Case 2.1 - Forceful Annexation: We review a 4.7% perimeter gap in Husky Transportation v. Village of Barrington Hills to define the "wholly bounded" standard.
- [36:15] Case 2.2 - First Amendment Retaliation: The saga of the Minocqua Brewing Co. demonstrates that permit denials are not retaliatory if they would have occurred regardless of protected speech.
- [39:45] Case 2.3 - The Hamburger UFOs: A whimsical mural case from Kansas tests "intermediate scrutiny" and whether cities can prove that burger art is more distracting than flower art.
- [42:30] The Future of Planning Law: Megan and Tyler discuss the responsible use of AI in legal practice and how municipalities are responding to data center controversies involving power and water consumption.
- [47:00] The Reveal of A.I. CPU: Phil Green manifests as the A.I. CPU, an assistant that is 100% confident, 60% accurate, and requires massive amounts of "liquid cooling" to function.
- [48:45] Round 3: AI-Assisted Answers: The A.I. CPU helps navigate cases on warrantless rental inspections, daily fine calculations, and why missing scaffolding is not a legal defense for safety hazards.
- [1:03:15] Crowning the Champions: We announce the winners of the 2026 Bar Exam and award the shiny gold Ancel Glink Cup to the "Transit Masters."
Upcoming Events:
- Aug. 13, 2026: Erin Monforti presents "Library Law 101" at the Illinois Library Association Directors University.
- Sep. 30-Oct. 2, 2026: Catch the Ancel Glink team at the American Planning Association (APA) Illinois Chapter State Conference.
Resources:
2026 APA-CMS Bar Exam PowerPoint
2026 APA-CMS Bar Exam Handout
Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Wind Farm Developer
Seventh Circuit Dismisses ADA Challenge to Local Zoning Regulations
In the Zone: Court Finds No Procedural Due Process Violation in Zoning Challenge
Involuntary Annexation Upheld by Appellate Court
In the Zone: Court Upholds Revocation of Conditional Use Permit for Beer Garden
Cozy Inn, Inc. v. City of Salina, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 228758 (Kansas District Court)
Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal of Challenge to Renal Inspection Ordinance
Appellate Court Upholds Demolition Order But Limits Municipal Fines
Appellate Court Upholds $14,500 Fine for Building Code Violations
Credits
- Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
- Featured Professors: Megan Mack and Tyler Smith
- Special Guest: Phil Green (and the A.I. CPU)
- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
- Executive Producer: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
- Engineers: Ricardo Perez and Matt Smith
Disclaimer: This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The Illinois General Assembly recently concluded its spring legislative session and Ancel Glink's Greg Jones and Tyler Smith join us to talk about recent legislation local governments should know, including updates on housing grants, e-bike and e-scooter regulations, hemp regulations, and more! What new laws are your following? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
In This Episode
- [00:00] Baseball Fever: Greg and Tyler discuss their favorite all-time and underrated players, including Lou Whitaker, Barry Bonds, and Anthony Rizzo.
- [03:45] The "Build Plan" vs. The "REAL Act": We review Governor Pritzker's Build Plan omnibus package, which sought to preempt local zoning for housing but ultimately failed to advance. We also discuss the IML's alternative REAL Act.
- [09:00] Housing Grants: Even though the Build Plan didn't pass, the FY27 budget allocated hundreds of millions for housing, including funds for the Missing Middle program, SmartBuy, and Opening Doors.
- [10:45] E-Bikes & E-Scooters: New statewide standards for electric micromobility devices effectively preempt home rule authority for regulating these devices, starting January 1, 2027 .(SB3484)
- [14:45] The Illinois Hemp Act & Cannabis: Illinois repeals the Industrial Hemp Act to align with federal standards, effective November 12, 2026. This bill also doubles the legal possession limit for cannabis to 60 grams and extends dispensary hours to 2 a.m., subject to local zoning. (SB3222)
- [17:45] Operational Updates: Briefing on HB4541 regarding overpayments under the Unclaimed Property Act and HB1353 protecting volunteer emergency workers during training.
- [19:30] Financial Posting & Trusts: Coverage of HB2137 regarding website financial posting requirements, SB638 on OPEB trust funds, and SB2102 on electronic filing receipts.
- [22:45] Special Districts: New rules for dissolving drainage and sanitation districts in certain counties (HB5166) and disconnecting park district territory (HB5542).
- [26:15] Local Finance & IMRF: Discussing SB2769 (Business District fund transfers), SB2826 (IMRF separation benefits), and SB2836 (increased audit thresholds for FY27).
- [29:30] Fire Protection & School Transfers: Updates on HB4292 (ambulance fund transfers), HB4909 (Taft-Hartley/IMRF contributions), and HB4375 (extending school fund transfer periods).
- [33:00] School Code Changes: An update covering psychologist qualifications (HB4397, effective July 1, 2027), CPR/AED training (HB4788), staff mental health procedures (HB4862, starting 2028), and service animal handling (SB2761).
- [37:30] Rights & Protections: Details on SB2914 (expanded teacher dismissal warnings) and SB3361 (The Jett Hawkins Law regarding religious hairstyles), both effective immediately upon signing.
- [39:45] Open Meetings Act: Can you list "Personnel Issues" on a meeting agenda? We review a new binding opinion regarding employee termination and the Open Meetings Act.
- [44:15] Upcoming Events: A summary of where to catch Ancel Glink attorneys this summer and fall.
Upcoming Events
- June 9, 2026: Greg Jones presents "TIF for Public Officials" at the Illinois Tax Increment Association webinar.
- June 10, 2026: Eugene Bolotnikov presents "FOIA and OMA 101" for the Marshall County Association.
- June 17, 2026: Katie Nagy and Jamie Wilkey host a webinar on ADA Title II and Web Content Accessibility.
- August 13, 2026: Erin Monforti presents "Library Law 101" at the Illinois Library Association Directors University.
- Fall 2026: Catch the Ancel Glink team at the American Planning Association (APA) Illinois Chapter State Conference.
Resources
Illinois General Assembly Passes Illinois Hemp Act
Updates on Senate Bill 3336 (E-Bikes, etc)
Village Board Violated OMA by Not Including "General Subject Matter" of Action Item on Agenda
Illinois General Assembly Spring 2026 End of Session Tracking
HB111 allocates funds from the Build Illinois Bond Fund and the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund for various housing grants, including grants related to the missing middle housing affordable housing programs, SmartBuy down payment assistance programs, and Opening Doors down payment assistance programs.
SB3484 provides state-wide standards for recreation devices, such as E-Bikes and E-Scooters, amends definitions under the Illinois Vehicle Code, and provides new use regulations for electric micromobility devices, including where it could be operated, a person must be at least 16 years of age, and prohibits any municipality from regulating electronic micromobility devices.
SB3222 provides changes to how hemp products are regulated in Illinois by repealing the existing Industrial Hemp Act and creating the Illinois Hemp Act which new regulatory definitions and requirements for various hemp-derived products based on THC and cannabinoid content and provides that local government and other State agencies may enact additional legislation to enforce the Act.
HB4541 adds overpayment to government entities to the definition of property under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act and provides that governmental entities must transfer overpayment to the state, where the State Treasurer then holds the funds while actively trying to return them to the payor.
HB1353 provides volunteer emergency workers employment protections while participating in required training, including prohibiting employers from penalizing these workers or requiring them to take vacation time to participate in emergency trainings.
HB2137 requires governmental bodies to post and make available for public inspection certain financial information on government websites if a public body maintains a public facing website.
SB638 provides that if the money in the general fund of a municipality exceeds the municipality's operating expenses for the immediately preceding calendar year, then the municipality may establish an OPEB trust or deposit moneys into an existing OPEB trust.
SB2102 provides that if a taxing district files its budget and appropriations ordinance and estimate of revenues electronically, the county clerk's office receiving the filing must accept and acknowledge the electronic filing by providing a receipt to the taxing district.
HB5166 amends how certain special districts of government, such as drainage and sanitation districts, in Illinois may be dissolved.
HB5542 provides the governing board of trustees of a park district may adopt a determination to waive the full payment of any unpaid park district assessments outstanding at the time a petition to disconnect territory is submitted.
SB2769 provides a municipality may transfer money among Business District Tax Allocation Funds of business districts if the business districts are under the control of the municipality and the transferred money is used for the purposes of paying business district project costs as defined in the Act.
SB2826 amends eligibility for benefits under the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) by providing that any participating employee who has separated from the service of the participating municipality may elect to take a separation benefit in lieu of the retirement annuity.
SB2836 provides that beginning with fiscal year 2027, any governmental unit receiving revenue of less than $1,400,000 for any fiscal year (rather than less than $850,000 for any fiscal year) shall sign, copy, and file completed reports under the Governmental Account Audit Act.
HB4292 provides that the board of trustees of a fire protection district may adopt a resolution to transfer moneys from the fire protection district's ambulance service fund to another fund controlled by the fire protection district provided certain requirements are met.
HB4909 provides that an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) contributor is eligible to contribute to a Taft-Hartley pension plan and requires municipal employers to contribute to these pension plans.
HB4375 amends the Illinois School Code by extending the period in which school districts may transfer money allocated to specified funds.
HB4397 amends the Illinois School Code to provide additional qualifications for school psychologists.
HB4788 requires all Illinois secondary schools to include training for students on how to properly preform CPR and use AED in accordance with standards of the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or another nationally recognized certifying organization.
HB4862 requires Illinois school district boards to develop and implement new staff mental health procedures.
SB2761 amends the Illinois School Code to require that in-service training for school staff regarding students' health conditions must include training on the proper handling of service animals in school settings.
SB2914 provides, in dismissal of contract proceedings for teachers under the Illinois School Code, expanded requirements for mandated written warning that must be issued to a teacher before a hearing on charges may be scheduled.
SB3361 creates the Religious Hair and Facial Hair Protections Act, also known as the Jett Hawkins Law, requiring that nonpublic elementary and secondary schools cannot prohibit religious hairstyles, hair-related religious practices, or religious-related facial hair.
Credits
- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
- Executive Producer: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
- Chair: Tyler J. Smith
- Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is intended to provide timely general information but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer at www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.
In this episode, we return to the Southland Development Authority's "TIF Talk" training series for a deep dive into the financial and practical implementation of economic development deals. Hosted by the Village of Hazel Crest, this session features Ancel Glink's David Silverman, Michio Murakishi (Meech Group), and Terri Cox (Matanky Realty Group). Building on the structural overview provided in Quorum Forum 97: Anatomy of a Redevelopment Agreement, the panel explores how municipalities can use RDAs to bridge financial gaps and ensure projects are feasible for developers while protecting the public interest.
Highlights:
- The Math of Incentives: Understanding Internal Rate of Return (IRR), yield on cost, and how consultants use gap analysis to size incentives.
- The "But For" Test: A look at the legal and financial necessity of incentives, and the idea that a project would not happen "but for" the public assistance.
- Net Public Benefit: How to measure the "dividend" of a public investment through tax base growth, job creation, and revitalized storefronts.
- Case Studies from the Trenches: Terri Cox shares lessons from the Bishop Classic project in Chicago and a $5 million car wash development on Dixie Highway in Harvey.
- Performance-Based Protections: The importance of clawback provisions, reimbursement schedules, and why the public sector should generally avoid being a landlord.
Department of Public Works:
- Illinois Township Attorneys Association Seminar: Join Katie Nagy and other Ancel Glink attorneys on May 15, 2026, for sessions on First Amendment audits and board meeting best practices.
Resources:
Quorum Forum 97: Anatomy of a Redevelopment Agreement (Part 1)
Terri Cox Profile: Matanky Realty Group
Michio Murakishi Profile: Meech Group
Credits:
§ Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
§ Featured Guests: David Silverman (Ancel Glink), Michio Murakishi (Meech Group), and Terri Cox (Matanky Realty Group)
§ Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
§ Executive Producer: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
§ Engineers: Ricardo Perez and Matt Smith
Disclaimer: This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice.
In this episode, Ancel Glink's Tyler Smith, Eugene Bolotnikov, and Katie Nagy take the stage at the 2026 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. The team discusses the legal complexities of managing potentially controversial activities in public spaces, ranging from the rapid rise of e-bikes and e-scooters to the evolving landscape of public camping regulations and the "noise" issues surrounding pickleball courts. This episode features live audio from their conference session, providing practical strategies for park districts and municipalities to regulate these activities while balancing individual rights and public safety. What controversial activities are impacting your parks? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Highlights:
- Regulating E-Bikes and E-Scooters: A breakdown of the Illinois Vehicle Code, including the three classes of e-bikes and the default rules for e-scooter authorization.
- Regulatory Models: Examining the "least," "moderate," and "most" restrictive approaches local governments can take to manage micro-mobility devices.
- Liability Considerations: Understanding the "intended and permitted user" standard under the Illinois Tort Immunity Act and how signage impacts a park district's legal duty.
- Public Camping and Grants Pass: A deep dive into the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson and its implications for the 8th Amendment.
- Illinois Protections for the Unhoused: Navigating state-specific laws, including the Illinois Bill of Rights of the Homeless Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act.
- Pickleball Pushback: Addressing the "noise sensitive land use" zoning trend and strategies to mitigate resident pushback on new outdoor pickleball courts.
- Public Comment (FOIA Update): A review of PAC Binding Opinion 25-16 regarding the disclosure of public employee termination letters.
Department of Public Works:
Ancel Glink attorneys will be presenting at several upcoming events:
- APA Illinois State Section Conference: Join Ancel Glink on April 17 to discuss the BUILD plan and state preemption over local zoning.
- Municipal Clerks of Illinois Spring Seminar: Eugene Bolotnikov will provide tips on FOIA and managing repeat requesters on April 23, 2026, in Elgin, IL.
- 2026 National Planning Conference: See David Silverman in Detroit on Sunday, April 26, 2026, for a session on the 100-year legacy of Euclid v. Ambler Realty.
- Illinois Township Attorneys Association Seminar: Join Katie Nagy and other Ancel Glink attorneys on May 15, 2026, for sessions on First Amendment audits and board meeting best practices.
Resources:
- Quorum Forum 98: E-Bikes and E-Scooters at the APA-IL State Conference
- Municipal Minute: Supreme Court Upholds Ordinance Prohibiting Camping
- PAC Binding Opinion 25-16: Termination Letters and FOIA
Credits:
- Chair: Tyler J. Smith
- Featured Guests: Eugene Bolotnikov and Katherine Nagy
- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
- Executive Producer: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
- Engineers: Ricardo Perez and Matt Smith
Disclaimer: This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.
In this special meeting of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast, attorneys Erin Monforti, David Silverman, and Greg Jones break down Governor Pritzker's proposed BUILD Plan (Building up Illinois Development). This initiative intends to reduce costs and eliminate barriers to housing development, but it includes proposals that could significantly limit local authority over zoning, building codes, and fees. The team discusses what these potential statewide mandates could mean for the future of Illinois communities. Thoughts? Questions? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Highlights:
- The BUILD Plan: An overview of the Governor's February 2026 proposal to cut "bureaucratic red tape" through new legislative and regulatory standards.
- "Middle Housing" Mandates: A look at bills that would require local governments to allow duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes in any area currently zoned for single-family homes.
- Limits on Local Review: Discussion on provisions that would prevent municipalities from requiring special use permits or variances for middle housing if those same rules don't apply to single-family homes.
- Statewide Zoning Standards: The potential shift toward inflexible statewide rules for residential building heights, setbacks, and how much of a lot can be covered by a building.
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): How proposed laws would normalize "granny flats" across the state, potentially making it easier for homeowners to get financing while increasing local density.
- Standardizing Impact Fees: Assessing the move toward mandatory state formulas for school and park impact fees to make costs more predictable for developers.
- Strict Permit Deadlines: New requirements for municipalities to complete plan reviews within 15 to 30 days, or else developers may hire their own third-party inspectors to do the work.
- Public Comment: A critical update for FOIA officers regarding emails caught in spam filters. A recent court ruled that a request is considered "received" even if it is automatically quarantined by your IT system.
Upcoming Presentations:
- APA-IL Virtual Plan Commissioner Training: Register for a virtual training hosted by the APA-IL on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
- APA-ISS Spring Conference: Join us Ancel Glink at the APA-ISS Spring Conference April 16-17 to discuss the BUILD plan and local zoning preemption.
- The Legacy of Euclid 100 Years On: See David Silverman at the 2026 National Planning Conference in Detroit on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
- The Annual APA-CMS Bar Exam: Join Greg Jones and colleagues for the American Planning Association – Chicago Metro Section's annual planning and zoning case law update on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Chicago.
Resources:
- Governor Pritzker's State of the State Address (BUILD Plan Announcement)
- House Bill 5626: Omnibus Housing Reform (40-page comprehensive bill)
- Senate Bill 4060: Middle Housing Requirements
- Senate Bill 4061: Single Stairway Building Code
- Senate Bill 4062: Mandatory Impact Fee Formulas
- Senate Bill 4063: Building Permit Review Deadlines & Third-Party Inspectors
- Senate Bill 4064: Residential Parking Standards
- Senate Bill 4071: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Municipal Minute: General Assembly Sends "People Over Parking Act" to the Governor
- Municipal Minute: FOIA Deadlines and Quarantined Emails
Credits:
- Chair: Erin M. Monforti
- Featured Guests: David S. Silverman and Gregory W. Jones
- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
- Executive Producer: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
- Engineers: Ricardo Perez and Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.
Resources:
Credits:
- Chair: Erin M. Monforti
- Featured Guests: David S. Silverman and Gregory W. Jones
- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
- Executive Producer: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
- Engineers: Ricardo Perez and Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.
In this episode, Jamie Wilkey, a Partner at Lauterbach & Amen, joins Ancel Glink's Katie Nagy to discuss the Department of Justice's final rule on web accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They explore the new requirements for state and local governments to ensure their web content and mobile applications are accessible to individuals with disabilities, and offer practical advice on implementation, technical standards, and compliance deadlines starting on April 24, 2026 for some larger governments. Questions? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Highlights:
- The Technical Standard: An overview of WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the benchmark for digital accessibility compliance.
- Defining Web Content: Understanding how the rule applies to websites, mobile apps, social media, online payment portals, and digital documents like meeting minutes and agendas.
- Compliance Deadlines: Key dates for local governments (April 24, 2026 for populations over 50,000; April 26, 2027 for smaller entities and special districts).
- Practical Implementation: Steps for success, including identifying an internal team, conducting an inventory of digital assets, and prioritizing remediation.
- Exceptions and Limitations: A breakdown of what content is exempt, such as archived web content, pre-existing conventional documents, and certain third-party content.
- Risk Management: Analyzing the legal, financial, and reputational risks of non-compliance.
- Public Comment: A discussion on the Seventh Circuit's decision in O'Donnell v. City of Chicago regarding vehicle forfeiture programs and unconstitutional takings.
Upcoming Presentation:
- Illinois Township Attorneys Association Annual Seminar: See Ancel Glink attorneys present on May 15, 2026, at the Hanover Township Senior Center.
Resources:
- Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments
- DOJ Guidance: First Steps Toward Complying with the ADA Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule
- Municipal Minute: City's Vehicle Forfeiture Program Not an Unconstitutional Taking
Credits:
- Featured Guest: Jamie L. Wilkey, Lauterbach & Amen
- Chair: Katherine Nagy
- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
- Executive Producer: Keri-Lyn J. Krafthefer
- Engineers: Rick Perez and Matt Smith
Disclaimer: This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.
In this episode, we share Ancel Glink attorney Melissa Hall's recent ILCMA presentation, "Digital Decisions: Navigating AI's Impact on the Modern Workplace." Mysi examines the current legal landscape surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in labor relations and employment practices.
Highlights:
- The Legal Landscape: Overview of federal and state regulations, including EEOC guidelines on Title VII and the ADA.
- Illinois Specifics: A look at the AI Video Interview Act (AIVIA) and the 2026 amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act.
- Bias and Mitigation: Understanding automation bias, selective adherence, and real-world examples of algorithmic discrimination.
- Labor Relations: How major unions (ILA, SAG-AFTRA, AFL-CIO) are negotiating AI safeguards and transparency.
- Best Practices: Practical steps for employers, including the NIST Risk Management Framework and the importance of human oversight.
Upcoming Presentation:
- The Legacy of Euclid 100 Years On: See Ancel Glink's David S. Silverman at the 2026 National Planning Conference in Detroit on April 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM.
Resources:
- Presentation Slides: Digital Decisions: Navigating AI's Impact on the Modern Workplace
- Municipal Minute: The New Year Countdown – Public Safety
- Coalition Resource: San Jose Government AI Coalition
Credits:
- Featured Guest: Melissa A. Hall
- Producer/Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
- Executive Producer: Keri-Lyn J. Krafthefer
- Engineer: Rick Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.
We have a quorum! In this special 100th episode, we celebrate a major milestone by hosting a special live recording from Ancel Glink's Chicago headquarters. Our featured guest is our esteemed friend and colleague, Julie Tappendorf, who joins us on the eve of her retirement to reflect on her distinguished career in local government law. Julie is a prolific writer and counselor helping local governments across Illinois with land use, social media, legal compliance, and more. In this career retrospective, Julie shares the professional lessons she learned along her journey—from her early days in military intelligence to becoming a leading local government lawyer.
Episode Highlights
• From Cryptology to Codes: Julie reflects on her eight years as a Korean cryptologic-linguist in the U.S. Army and how the discipline of military intelligence prepared her for legal practice.
• The Land Use Landscape: We review the evolution of development and annexation agreements. Julie explains how these contracts reduce adversarial friction and why formal agreements are critical for risk management.
• Municipal Minute: Julie shares the origin story of her award-winning blog, Municipal Minute, which has registered over 3.3 million visits. She discusses her foresight in identifying social media as a legal issue for local governments as early as 2011.
• Social Media After Lindke: What the Supreme Court's ruling in Lindke v. Freed means for local officials. Julie provides essential advice on maintaining separate personal and official accounts and navigating the "actual authority" test.
• The Future of the Field: A candid discussion on the next "tweeting into trouble" moment—Artificial Intelligence. Julie warns about the risks of AI "hallucinations" and the importance of verifying legal output.
• Public Comment Segment: Ancel Glink attorneys share the most impactful lessons they have learned from Julie over the years, ranging from effective meeting procedures to the "gold standard" of responsiveness.
Contact Us
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• Email: podcast@ancelglink.com
• Hotline: 312.604.9185
• Website: quorumforum.ancelglink.com
Resources
• Municipal Minute
• Development by Agreement: A Tool Kit for Land Developers and Local Government, Second Edition
• Social Media and Local Governments: Navigating the New Public Square, Second Edition
Credits
• Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
• Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
• Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
• Co-Hosts: Erin Monforti, Katie Nagy, Tyler Smith
• Engineer: Rick Perez (behind the glass for our protection)
Disclaimer
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer at www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.
Farewell, 2025—and a warm welcome to the New Year! In this holiday episode, the Quorum Forum podcast hosts its annual tradition of revisiting new legislation and case law that local government listeners should know for 2026. Ancel Glink attorneys Erin Monforti, Katie Nagy and Alexis Carter captained teams of Ancel Glink attorneys in a competition to leave the most messages about new laws on the Quorum Forum hotline. Who will win? Our listeners, of course! The episode provides critical updates on laws taking effect (or possibly taking effect) in 2026, including Open Meetings Act amendments, Freedom of Information Act amendments, a law restricting local parking requirements near transit, and more! Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com. Happy Holidays!
Resources
• Illinois General Assembly Passes Bill Amending OMA and FOIA
• In the Zone: General Assembly Sends "People Over Parking Act to the Governor
• Public Act 104-0078: Amendments to Military Leave Act
• Public Act 104-0171: Amendments to Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act
• Public Act 104-0076: Amendments to Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act
• Public Act 104-0193: Amendments to Employee Blood and Organ Donation Leave Act
• Public Act 104-0259: Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act
• Bitner v. City of Pekin
• Workers Compensation Benefits Barred Where Pension Board Denied Line-of-Duty Benefits
• Public Act 104-0364: Amendments to Interstate Mutual Emergency Aid Act
• Public Act 104-0097: Amendments to Counties Code, Municipal Code
• Bill Requiring Local Libraries to Stock "Opioid Antagonists" Passes Both Houses of General Assembly
• Narcan in Libraries
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Erin M. Monforti
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
In this episode, Ancel Glink's Tyler Smith and Eugene Bolotnikov discuss options for local governments to navigate the current regulatory landscape of e-bikes and e-scooters. The discussion aims to help communities address concerns regarding public safety while providing some clarity to the owners and operators of these vehicles. Tyler and Eugene recently presented on this topic at the 2025 APA-IL State Conference, delving into the regulatory options available to communities in Illinois.
Special Segment: Public Comment Live from the APA-IL Conference
- The episode includes a public comment segment featuring a live question and answer session focused on e-bike and e-scooter regulations, recorded live at the 2025 APA-IL State Conference.
- Participants ask questions about communities shifting regulation away from state-defined classes (such as regulating by wattage instead), the inconsistency of regulations between neighboring communities, and the overlapping jurisdiction of municipalities and park districts.
- The presenters note that there has been a significant rise in regulatory attention in Illinois, especially in Cook County suburbs, following high-profile, fatal collisions involving e-bikes and vehicles.
Department of Public Works
Ancel Glink attorneys will be presenting at several upcoming events:
- Ancel Glink equity partner Julie Tappendorf will be presenting on the First Amendment in public forum spaces at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education's Local Government Law Institute conference on December 5th, 2025.
- Many Ancel Glink attorneys, including Eugene Bolotnikov, will have sessions at the IAPD/IPRA 2026 Soaring to New Heights Conference, which runs from January 25th, 2026 to January 27, 2026.
Contact Us
How are e-bikes and e-scooters affecting your community? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com or call the Quorum Forum hotline at 312-604-9185.
Credits
- Chair: Tyler J. Smith
- Guest: Eugene Bolotnikov
- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
- Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
- Engineers: Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to offer timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. The full disclaimer can be reviewed at www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.
In this episode, Ancel Glink Partner David S. Silverman, FAICP, provides an in-depth breakdown of the essential components and negotiation strategies for drafting effective Redevelopment Agreements (RDAs) from his presentation at the Southland Development Authority’s TIF Talk training session. David explains that the RDAs serve as a clear roadmap for the project, governing everything from development specifics to the flow of incentives and guarantees, requiring an internal logic that ensures it remains understandable for potentially decades. How is your organization approaching economic development agreements? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Resources:
Ancel Glink at the APA-IL State Conference
• “Municipal Initiated Upzonings: Lessons Learned” featuring Tyler Smith on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
• “Injunctions & Dragons: Planning Law Fantasy Adventure” featuring Dan Bolin, along with Erin Monforti and Trevor Dick, FAICP (Village of Lombard) and Phil Green, AICP (Village of Hoffman Estates) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
• “GovLove + APA-IL Live Podcast: Award-Winning Planners” featuring Dan Bolin and Andy Cross, AICP (The Lakota Group) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
• “Small But Mighty: ADUs, Tiny Homes & Cottage Communities” featuring David Silverman, FAICP, Greg Jones, AICP, and Erin Monforti, alongside Angela Mesaros, AICP (Village of Homewood), Falon Young (City of Chicago), and Samar Jha (AARP) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
• “Watt” A Ride: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of E-Bikes and E-Scooters” featuring Eugene Bolotnikov and Tyler Smith on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
• “E-Scooters, E-Bikes & Public Camping Regulations: Strategies for Municipal Planners to Avoid Legal Roadblocks” featuring Megan Mack and Tyler Smith on Friday, October 10, 2025.
Municipal Minute, City Could Withhold Employment Taxes from PEDA Benefits
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers:
Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.
On the latest episode of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast, Dan Bolin and Alex Cambiazo put their case law update to the test in "Artificial Intelligence v. Alex Intelligence!" Dan plays AI-generated summaries of recent cases affecting local governments and employers, and Alex provides insights, corrections, and key takeaways from her own legal summaries. How are these legal issues affecting your organization? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Cases Discussed:
• Undercover Officer Misconduct: Veronica Hinton v. The City of Chicago – Clarifying when an officer’s private actions fall "under color of state law" and the implications for municipal liability.
• Municipal Impoundment Fees: Matthew E. Carter v. The City of Alton – Examining the constitutionality of administrative fees for vehicle impoundment related to criminal offenses and the importance of administrative remedies.
• FOIA & Body Camera Footage: NBC Subsidiary (WMAQ-TV) LLC v. The Chicago Police Department – Understanding law enforcement exemptions under FOIA and the "reasonable expectation of privacy" for body camera recordings of victims and witnesses.
• Employment Discrimination: Kara Mitchell v. Exxon Mobil Corporation – Highlighting the importance of clear, consistent, and well-documented performance review systems in defending against sex discrimination claims.
Also in this Episode:
• A Public Comment segment addressing school flyers and free speech limitations in limited public forums, drawing on E.D. v. Noblesville School District.
• The Department of Public Works discusses Ancel Glink's sessions at the APA-IL State Conference.
Credits:
• Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
• Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
• Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
• Engineer: Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimer
To celebrate the release of the 2025 Newly Elected Officials Guide, we’re re-releasing one of our most popular episodes, “Tips for Newly Elected Officials”!
“The Quorum Forum hotline is open and Ancel Glink attorneys called with their tips and congratulations for newly and not-so-newly elected local government officials in Illinois. Adam Simon, Erin Monforti, Derke Price, Julie Tappendorf, and Dan Bolin shared helpful tips on local government meetings, public comment, working with staff, and more! What tips do you have for newly elected officials? Call us at 312.604.9185!”
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The General Assembly recently concluded its spring session and Ancel Glink’s Eugene Bolotnikov joins us to talk about recent legislation local government should know, including updates on veteran housing, grant opportunities for libraries, law enforcement hiring practices and more . What new laws are you following? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! ---
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Tyler J. Smith
Engineers: Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
How can decisions issued by the nation’s highest court impact community development at the local level? Find out as Megan Mack and Erin Monforti join the APA-ISS Spring Planning Conference to discuss two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, City of Grants Pass v. Johnson and Sheetz v. County of El Dorado. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
Supreme Court Upholds Ordinance Prohibiting Camping & Sleeping on Public Property
http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/07/supreme-court-upholds-ordinance.html
Supreme Court Holds that Legislatively Enacted Impact Fees are Not Exempt from Nollan and Dolan
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-supreme-court-holds-that.html
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The American Planning Association Chicago Metro Section recently teamed up with Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast for the 10th annual “Bar Exam” planning law session. This event is a realistic simulated law school experience testing planners and land use professionals on important planning law cases on group housing, short-term rentals, and more! The 2025 session featured in this episode was recorded live at One Lake Brewing in Oak Park. As is tradition, everyone literally "passed the bar" after attending this session. This episode also marks seven years of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast! Email your land use and zoning questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Park agencies manage many acres of public space where sometimes controversial activities take place. What authority does your organization have to address E-Scooters & E-Bikes, First Amendment activities, public camping and more? Find out as Megan Mack, Erin Monforti, and Tyler Smith join Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast to present “Not in my Park!” at the 2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference! What controversial activities are impacting your parks? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
Public Act 103-0899
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=103-0899&GA=103
Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=2062
Swart, et al. v. City of Chicago, 440 F.Supp. 926 (N.D. Ill. 2020)
https://casetext.com/case/swart-v-city-of-chi
Court Finds Park Ordinance Constitutional as Applied to “Occupy Chicago” Protesters
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2014/12/court-finds-park-ordinance.html
Court Rejects Occupy Chicago Protesters’ Challenge to Park Hours Ordinance
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2015/12/court-rejects-occupy-chicago-protesters.html
Supreme Court Upholds Ordnance Prohibiting Camping & Sleeping on Public Property
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/07/supreme-court-upholds-ordinance.html
Ordinance Prohibiting Homeless from Sleeping in Public Places is Unconstitutional
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2018/09/ordinance-prohibiting-homeless-from.html
Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3517
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
Chair: Erin M. Monforti
Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Recently, Ancel Glink attorneys Megan Mack, Erin Monforti, and Katie Nagy participated in the Planning Webcast Series hosted by the Ohio chapter of the American Planning Association and presented by the Illinois chapter. The session covers key cases impacting local governments and planning professionals, ranging from regulatory takings and impact fees to group homes, zoning regulations, and homelessness. We are pleased to share this webcast with you on Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast! What are the important planning issues in your community? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
Planning Webcast Series, New Developments in Planning Caselaw
Mar. 13, 2025: 10th Annual APA-CMS Bar Exam
Apr. 24-25, 2025: American Planning Association – Illinois State Section Conference
Credits
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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The new federal administration is undertaking new immigration enforcement activities through executive orders, guidance, and more. Keri-Lyn Krafthefer and Margaret Kostopulos join Dan Bolin to discuss what local governments and employers should do when federal immigration authorities visit; how to respond to their requests for records; and the relationship between local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement. How is immigration enforcement affecting your organization? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The holiday season is here, and the Quorum Forum podcast team is ready to celebrate! To ring in the New Year, we will be reviewing case law and legislation that our local government listeners should be aware of as we head into 2025. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com. Happy Holidays!
Resources
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In the Zone: Changes to Building Code Statutes
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-changes-to-building-code.html
Public Act 103-0621
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=103-0621&GA=103
Referendum Could Not Change “Manner of Selection” of Municipal Board of Ethics
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/09/referendum-could-not-change-matter-of.html
Supreme Court’s Analysis: Use of Social Media by Government Officials
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/03/supreme-courts-analysis-use-of-social.html
Court of Appeals Weighs in On Recent First Amendment Decision Issued by U.S. Supreme Court
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/10/court-of-appeals-weighs-in-on-recent.html
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Road Impact Fees as Condition to Annexation
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/11/illinois-supreme-court-upholds-road.html
DOJ Issues New Rules on The Accessibility of Web Content
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/doj-issues-new-rules-on-accessibility.html
Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines
https://www.access-board.gov/prowag/
General Assembly Sends Major Changes to Sales Tax Laws to the Governor
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/06/general-assembly-sends-major-changes-to.html
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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Erin M. Monforti
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The 2025 consolidated election season is kicking off with its usual verve and a host of complex issues to address. Local election officials and electoral boards have many responsibilities to make elections happen. Meanwhile, local governments are asked to enforce political sign regulations and electioneering laws. Local governments may get involved in elections themselves with their own referenda and public questions. To help listeners tackle these issues, Ancel Glink’s Erin Monforti and Katie Nagy update a classic Quorum Forum election special, featuring insight from equity partner Keri-Lyn Krafthefer! What issues does your local government face during election season? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com.
Resources
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2025 State Board of Elections “Running for Office” Directory
https://www.elections.il.gov/RunningForOffice.aspx?MID=rOlNCTNZd9A%3d
It’s Time to Establish Elected Officials’ Compensation for Terms Starting in 2025
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/08/its-time-to-establish-elected-officials.html
Special Considerations about Establishing Compensation of Elected Officials
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/08/special-considerations-about.html
Election Calendar Changes for Spring 2025 Elections
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/07/election-calendar-changes-for-spring.html
2024 Local Government Law Institute
https://www.iicle.com/lgli24
IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference
https://www.ilparksconference.com/
Credits
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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Erin M. Monforti
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Several Ancel Glink attorneys had the pleasure of attending the 2024 APA-IL State Conference at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois to catch up with friends and colleagues in the planning field to discuss all things planning, zoning, and economic development. Tune into this episode of Quorum Forum for some interesting planning law updates, along with insight from our attorneys on their experience attending and presenting at the conference.
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Resources
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Regulating Election and Campaign Signs
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/08/regulating-election-and-campaign-signs.html
In the Zone: Supreme Court Holds that Legislatively Enacted Impact Fees Are Not Exempt from Nollan and Dolan
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-supreme-court-holds-that.html
Supreme Court Upholds Ordinance Prohibiting Camping & Sleeping on Public Property
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/07/supreme-court-upholds-ordinance.html
In the Zone: Court Rejects “Class of One” Equal Protection Lawsuit in Land Use Case
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-court-rejects-class-of-one.html
Approval of Contract Extending Beyond Mayor’s Term a Valid Exercise of Home Rule Authority
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/04/approval-of-contract-extending-beyond.html
In the Zone: Seventh Circuit Rejects Challenge to Local Sign Regulations
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/09/in-zone-seventh-circuit-rejects.html
GovLove: A podcast about local government
https://elgl.org/govlove/
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Credits
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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Tyler J. Smith
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Contracts are important legal tools local governments use to provide critical services to residents and pursue important projects. When local governments contract with third parties to perform work, and there is a resulting hazard, injury, or other misstep, the risk of liability depends on several critical factors. Tune in to hear attorneys Erin Monforti, Derke Price, and Maulik Sharma discuss key issues surrounding contracts, liability, and tort immunity in Illinois. Share your thoughts and questions with podcast@ancelglink.com
Resources
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Illinois Supreme Court Resources: Restatement (2d) of Torts Section 414
https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Resources/286ab8ed-592c-477e-8364-febf7d1a9e4c/55.00.pdf
Andrews v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
https://law.justia.com/cases/illinois/supreme-court/2019/124283.html
Lee v. Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc.
https://casetext.com/case/lee-v-six-flags-theme-parks
Rangel v. Brookhaven Constructors
https://casetext.com/case/rangel-v-brookhaven-constructors-inc
Bokodi v. Foster Wheeler Robbins, Inc.
https://casetext.com/case/bokodi-v-foster-wheeler-robbins
NRPA 2024 Annual Conference
https://conference.nrpa.org/
2024 APA-IL State Conference
https://www.ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt/sp/state-conference
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Credits
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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Ancel Glink’s Dan Bolin recently joined the Engaging Local Government Leaders’ GovLove podcast to discuss Grants Pass v. Johnson, a recent Supreme Court decision affecting how local governments may address homelessness. For Quorum Forum’s summer recess, we’re sharing a short clip from that episode and inviting our listeners to check out the rest of the conversation with ELGL’s Meredith Reynolds Lauren Palmer, Ben Kittelson on GovLove: https://elgl.org/podcast-grants-pass-v-johnson-and-a-utopian-california-city-govlove-island/
Questions? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
When does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require an employer to make reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability? On the latest episode of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast, attorneys Katie Nagy and Daiana Mann discuss the interactive process between employers and employees and how remote work may be a change in the work environment that enables an employee with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
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Municipal Minute, Court Upholds Injunction Against Water Shut Off to Mobile Home Park: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/06/court-upholds-injunction-against-water.html
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Municipal Minute, Court Holds that Mayor is Not a "Public Body" Under FOIA: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/02/court-holds-that-mayor-is-not-public.html
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Time is Money: U.S. Department of Labor Raises the Bar on Overtime Exemptions: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/06/time-is-money-us-department-of-labor.html
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Municipal Minute, PAC Issues 7th Binding Opinion on OMA Complaint: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/06/pac-issues-7th-binding-opinion-on-oma.html
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
Chair: Katie Nagy
Guest: Daiana Mann
Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez
The General Assembly recently concluded its spring session and Ancel Glink’s Tyler Smith joins us to talk about recent legislation local government should know, including updates on the grocery tax, small wireless facilities, and more! What new laws are you following? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! House Bill 3144 provides that groceries will be generally exempt from taxation; that local counties and municipalities will be authorized to impose a 1% sales tax on groceries; and that non-home rule municipalities will be able to impose an additional sales tax.
Senate Bill 3567 provides that any taxing districts with websites maintained by full-time staff will require Truth in Taxation notices to be clearly posted on either their home page or a page directly linked to the home page.
House Bill 4615 provides that municipalities can charge recurring rates and application fees to small wireless facilities and can increase the annual recurring rate to collocate a facility on an authority utility pole that’s in a right of way.
House Bill 4488 provides that parties seeking judicial review of an electoral board decision must do so within 5 days after it was served, during which they must properly serve each named respondent and file proof of service with the clerk.
Senate Bill 2751 provides that disabled veterans or their caregivers cannot be charged for a local building permit, they must properly apply but are exempt from the fees.
House Bill 2154 provides that battery-charged electric fences do not need a permit to be installed, maintained, placed, or replaced if they meet certain requirements.
Senate Bill 2849 provides that local government now have the authority to set reasonable rules regulating the use of drones for recreation and conservation purposes in the airspace over public property.
Senate Bill 1960 provides that low-speed electric scooters must receive local government authorization to be used in any municipality, park district, forest preserve district or conservation districts; scooters can only be used on roads with limits of 35 mph or greater by those who are 18 and up.
House Bill 2911 would have provided that cannabis dispensaries could have pick-up and drive-through locations if they followed certain criteria. The amendment passed in the Senate but failed to pass in the House.
House Bill 4293 would have provided that the manufacture, sale, marketing and advertising of any hemp or hemp derived products would have to be licensed and couldn’t be made with the synthetic THC used in vapes. Local governments would have the authority to investigate and penalize unlicensed activity. The amendment passed in the Senate but has not yet been voted on in the House.
Proven Business Systems LLC v. Village of Oak Lawn
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast was at #NPC24 in Minneapolis to celebrate six years of podcasting and David Silverman’s induction in to the AICP College of Fellows, the highest honor bestowed on a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. During the conference, David joined an esteemed panel for “Real Estate Law 101” to help planners understand the fundamentals of real estate and property law. Listen and email your real estate questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
GovLove Podcast, Revisiting Minneapolis 2040 with Heather Worthington, Urban3
https://elgl.org/podcast-revisiting-minneapolis-2040-with-heather-worthington-urban3/
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The American Planning Association Chicago Metro Section recently teamed up with Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast for the ninth annual “Bar Exam” planning law session, a realistic simulated law school experience testing planners and land use professionals on important planning law cases related to social media, short-term rentals, and more! Recorded live at Vintage Bar on Taylor Street on March 13, 2024 with Ancel Glink attorneys Dan Bolin, Megan Mack, and Greg Jones, everyone literally "passed the bar" after attending this session. Email your land use and zoning questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
2024 Bar Exam Handout
https://ancelglink.com/Resource/Download/1288
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Lawyers have an important role helping local governments do business. In this episode, Ancel Glink’s Dan Bolin and Katie Nagy are on the road talking about their experiences and local government law careers. Then, Jaime Such discusses an important tort immunity case local governments and cyclists should know. Questions? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
Alave v. City of Chicago, 2023 IL 128602 (2023)
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/01/court-dismisses-cyclists-lawsuit.html
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Park and recreation agencies manage many acres of public space where controversial activities sometimes take place. What authority does your organization have to address resident complaints over the location of pickleball recreational facilities, homeless individuals’ and migrant populations’ use of public parks, and protests in parks? Find out as Tyler Smith, Katie Nagy, and host Erin Monforti take over Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast! What controversial activities are impacting your parks? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
2024 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference
https://ilparksconference.com/
Swart, et al. v. City of Chicago (February 20, 2020 Decision)
https://casetext.com/case/swart-v-city-of-chi
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
Chair: Erin M. Monforti
Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Public Act 103-0260, which became effective law in Illinois on January 1, 2024, authorized non-home rule municipalities to establish systems of administrative adjudication. Ancel Glink’s Megan Mack joins us to review the process to adopt an adjudication system and discuss the requirements for these systems. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
Municipal Minute, New Law Gives Non-Home Rule Municipalities Authority to Adopt Administrative Adjudication System
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/08/new-law-gives-non-home-rule.html.
PAC Finds that NDA for Development Project Was Not Exempt from FOIA
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/12/pac-finds-that-nda-for-development.html
Court Upholds Ordinance Imposing Fees for Towing and Impoundment
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/09/court-upholds-ordinance-imposing-fees.html
PAC Upholds Denial of Police Reports Involving Both Juvenile and Adult Arrests
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/07/pac-upholds-denial-of-police-reports.html
PAC Finds Public Body in Violation of OMA for Approving Closed Session Minutes in Closed Session
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/12/pac-finds-public-body-in-violation-of.html
IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference
https://www.ilparksconference.com/
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Katie Nagy
Guest: Megan Mack
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The holiday season is here, and the Quorum Forum podcast team is ready to celebrate! To ring in the New Year, we will be reviewing case law and legislation that our local government listeners should know for 2024. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com. Happy Holidays!
Resources
Appellate Court Upholds $1.7 Million in Fines for Violations of Municipal Codes
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/07/appellate-court-upholds-17-million-in.html
Illinois General Assembly: Public Act 103-0514
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=103-0514&GA=103
Act Expands Reasons for Remote Attendance by Member of Public Body
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/08/act-expands-reasons-for-remote.html
Public Body Did Not Act in Bad Faith in FOIA Response
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/09/public-body-did-not-act-in-bad-faith-in.html
Wisconsin Court Finds University Social Media to be Nonpublic Forum
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/12/wisconsin-court-finds-university-social.html
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit: Krasno v. Mnookin, 22-3170 Oral Argument
https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/2023/gw.22-3170.22-3170_09_21_2023.mp3
New Law Ties State Library Funding to Policies on Book Bans
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/06/new-law-ties-state-library-funding-to.html
Supreme Court Will Hear Cases Involving Local Officials’ Social Media Activities
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/04/supreme-court-will-hear-cases-involving.html
Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, Colorado
https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/sheetz-v-county-of-el-dorado-california/
New Job Posting Law
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=103-0539&GA=103
Court Distinguishes between “Private” and “Personal” Information under FOIA
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/11/court-distinguishes-between-private-and.html
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chairs: Erin M. Monforti, Katie Nagy
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
David Silverman joined Dan Bolin and Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast to discuss how communities are promoting housing affordability. Recorded live at the 2023 Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Annual Conference, David reviews legal and practical approaches addressing housing opportunities in Illinois and across the country. Thanks to APA Illinois for inviting us to the conference! Is your community taking action on affordable housing? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning
https://www.acsp.org/page/ConfAllAbout2023
Credits
Producers: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Ancel Glink attorneys recently attended the 2023 APA-IL State Conference in Naperville, presenting planning law session, providing plan commissioner training, and catching up with friends and colleagues in the planning field. Tune into this episode of Quorum Forum to hear Ancel Glink’s Erin Monforti and Katie Nagy engage conference participants with recent planning law cases, while attorneys Dan Bolin and Megan Mack share their experiences attending and presenting at the conference.
Resources
Justice Department Settles Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Against the Village of Hinsdale, Illinois, for $800,000
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-settles-housing-discrimination-lawsuit-against-village-hinsdale-illinois
Court of Appeals Upholds City’s Denial of Cannabis Dispensary
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/03/court-of-appeals-upholds-citys-denial.html
Court Rejects Challenge to Residential Rental Registration Ordinance
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/10/court-rejects-challenge-to-residential.html
Appellate Court Upheld Rulings in Favor of Village in Lawsuit for Property Damages
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/04/appellate-court-upheld-rulings-in-favor.html
Appellate Court Upholds Code Enforcement Against Homeowners
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/03/appellate-court-upholds-code.html
Supreme Court Issues Decision in Challenge to Austin’s Sign Regulations
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/04/supreme-court-issues-decision-in.html
No Taking Where Dam Removal Lowered Water Level Along Owner’s Property
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/02/no-taking-where-dam-removal-lowered.html
2024 APA-IL State Conference
https://www.ilapa.org/apail24
2023 MCI Training Institute and Academy Registration
https://www.iml.org/page.cfm?key=30011
IPELRA 2023 Annual Training Conference
https://www.ipelra.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=466
Township Officials of Illinois 2023 Conference
https://www.toi.org/2023-conference/
Illinois Library Association Annual Conference
https://www.ila.org/events/annual-conference
IAPD Legal Symposium
https://www.ilparks.org/page/legalsymposium
Credits
Producers: Erin Monforti, Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Erin Monforti
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The annual APA-CMS Bar Exam is back to celebrate the 75th episode of Ancel Gink’s Quorum Forum Podcast and provide a realistic simulated law school experience for planners and land use professionals. Recorded live at the Haymarket Pub and Brewery on August 16, 2023, listen to Ancel Glink attorneys Daniel Bolin, Megan Mack, and Greg Jones discuss the most important planning law cases of the year. Email your land use and zoning questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
Seventh Circuit Upholds Digital Sign Ban Citing Recent Supreme Court Case
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/01/seventh-circuit-upholds-digital-sign.html
City’s Citation for Business License Violation Upheld by Court
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/07/citys-citation-for-business-license.html
Appeals Court Decides Challenge to Short Term Rental Ordinance
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/08/appeals-court-decides-challenge-to.html
Court Upholds Charge Against Owner for Removing Buckthorn on Neighbor’s Property
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/02/court-upholds-charge-against-owner-for.html?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=municipalminute
City Immune From Tort Liability in Zoning Case
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/12/city-immune-from-tort-liability-in.html
Court Finds No Common Law Dedication of Detention Pond to City
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/07/court-finds-no-common-law-dedication-of.html
Municipality Not Liable for Sidewalk Trip and Fall
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/06/municipality-not-liable-for-sidewalk.html
Annexation Agreement Binds Successor Owner of Part of Property
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/04/annexation-agreement-binds-successor.html
Supreme Court Finds City in Violation of First Amendment for Denying Religious Flag on City’s Flag Pole
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/05/supreme-court-finds-city-in-violation.html
Mogan v. City of Chicago
https://casetext.com/case/mogan-v-city-of-chicago
Trinity Sober Living v. Village of Hindsdale
https://casetext.com/case/trinity-sober-living-llc-v-vill-of-hinsdale
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
This month, Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast is taking a brief recess to prepare for the 2023 APA-CMS Bar Exam by listening back to one of our more popular episodes, recorded live at the 2022 APA-CMS Bar Exam! The APA-CMS Bar Exam is a realistic simulated law school experience for planners and land use professionals (in a bar). Recorded live at the Haymarket Pub and Brewery on April 6, 2022, listen to APA-IL Chapter President Nina Idemudia and Ancel Glink attorneys Daniel Bolin, Megan Mack, and Greg Jones discuss important planning law cases.
The 2023 APA-CMS Bar Exam will be back at Haymarket on August 16, 2023! Visit http://www.ilapa.org or email podcast@ancelglink.com for more information!
--- Credits ---
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: http://www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The General Assembly’s spring legislative session is over and Governor Pritzker is signing and considering bills affecting local governments. Ancel Glink’s Katie Nagy joins Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast to review notable new laws and possibly soon-to-be new laws. What new legislation will affect your organization? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
P.A. 103-0053: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/06/ev-charging-act-will-impose-new.html
P.A. 103-0101: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/07/act-amends-drones-as-first-responders.html
P.A. 103-004: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/06/extension-of-cocktails-to-go-statute.html
P.A. 103-0016/ P.A. 103-0025/ P.A. 103-0072: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/06/new-illinois-laws-apply-to-townships.html
P.A. 103-0100: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/06/new-law-ties-state-library-funding-to.html
P.A. 103-0067: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/06/new-law-modifies-parties-of-record-in.html
S.B. 2123: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/PDF/10300SB2123lv.pdf
H.B. 1363: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=112&GA=103&DocTypeId=HB&DocNum=1363&GAID=17&LegID=143519&SpecSess=&Session=
S.B. 1476: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/05/illinois-general-assembly-spring.html
S.B. 2368: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=112&GA=103&DocTypeId=SB&DocNum=2368&GAID=17&LegID=147260&SpecSess=&Session=
S.B. 895: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=112&GA=103&DocTypeId=SB&DocNum=895&GAID=17&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=
H.B. 2845: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=112&GA=103&DocTypeId=HB&DocNum=2845&GAID=17&LegID=147976&SpecSess=&Session=
H.B. 3370: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=112&GA=103&DocTypeId=HB&DocNum=3370&GAID=17&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=
H.B. 3792: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=112&GA=103&DocTypeId=HB&DocNum=3792&GAID=17&LegID=149050&SpecSess=&Session=
H.B. 1571: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=112&GA=103&DocTypeId=HB&DocNum=1571&GAID=17&LegID=143902&SpecSess=&Session=
H.B. 1286: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=112&GA=103&DocTypeId=HB&DocNum=1286&GAID=17&LegID=143396&SpecSess=&Session=
Edgar County Watch Dogs v. Will County Sheriff’s Office 2022 IL App 3d 210058 (2022): https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/12/911-calls-not-automatically-exempt-but.html
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The Quorum Forum hotline is open and Ancel Glink attorneys called with their tips and congratulations for newly and not-so-newly elected local government officials in Illinois. Adam Simon, Erin Monforti, Derke Price, Julie Tappendorf, and Dan Bolin shared helpful tips on local government meetings, public comment, working with staff, and more! What tips do you have for newly elected officials? Call us at 312.604.9185!
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
We’re celebrating five years of Quorum Forum podcast with Ancel Glink’s Amber Samuelson and the Municipal Clerks of Illinois! Amber and the clerks discuss new employment laws regarding paid leave, bereavement leave, and protections for natural hair. What are the top employment law issues for your organization? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Many local government officers and employees are required to file a statement of economic interests each year and the relatively new questions on this year's form are causing confusion for many filers. However, a careful review of the definitions in the new law will make the questions easier to answer. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
Secretary of State Guidance for Statements of Economic Interests
https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/economic_interests/soeguidance.html
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
This March, we’re headed from the basketball court to a court of law to hear the most important and interesting recent cases affecting local governments from Ancel Glink Today. From social media to sunshine laws, what important issues are impacting your organization? Email us, podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
Court Dismisses Lawsuit Based on Refusal of Employees to Get Vaccinated
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/11/court-dismisses-lawsuit-based-on.html
911 Calls Not Automatically Exempt, But Public Body Not Required to Create Transcript of Calls for FOIA
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/12/911-calls-not-automatically-exempt-but.html
Appeals Court Decides Challenge to Short-Term Rental Ordinance
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/08/appeals-court-decides-challenge-to.html
Appellate Court Rejects Challenge to Chicago’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/02/appellate-court-rejects-challenge-to.html
Seventh Circuit Upholds Digital Sign Ban Citing Recent Supreme Court Case
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/01/seventh-circuit-upholds-digital-sign.html
PAC Says Resumes of Candidates for Elected Office Are Releasable Under FOIA
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/08/pac-says-resumes-of-candidates-for.html
Municipal Minute Blog
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/
APA-IL Chicago Metro Section Upcoming Programs
https://www.ilapa.org/post/upcoming-cms-programs
TOI Lunch & Learn Webinar – Statements of Economic Interest
https://www.toi.org/Event/148965/Lunch-and-Learn-Webinar/event-details/
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Assistant Producer: Erin Monforti
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Park agencies manage many acres of public space where sometimes controversial activities take place. What authority does your organization have to address nudity, guns, alcohol, and more? Find out as Kurt Asprooth, Megan Mack, and Dan Bolin discuss during "Not in my Park!" proudly presented by Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast at the 2023 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference! What controversial activities are impacting your parks? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Ancel Glink’s David Silverman, Greg Jones, and Dan Bolin join the American Planning Association’s Planning Webcast Series to discuss some of their favorite planning law cases from 2022! What do you think the hottest legal issues in planning will be for 2023? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
APA Planning Webcast Series: https://www.ohioplanning.org/aws/APAOH/pt/sp/webcast_home_page
Municipal Minute Blog: municipalminute.ancelglink.com
APA PLD Case Law Digest: https://www.planning.org/divisions/planningandlaw/case-law-digest/
GovLove Podcast, Troubling Signs at the Supreme Court
Podcast: Troubling Signs at the Supreme Court
https://elgl.org/podcast-troubling-signs-at-the-supreme-court-with-amanda-karras-lisa-soronen-brian-connolly/
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The Quorum Forum podcast team loves a good tradition. To ring in the New Year, we will be reviewing case law and legislation that our local government listeners should be aware of as we head into 2023. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com. Happy Holidays!
Resources
Illinois Supreme Court Rules in Public Body’s Favor in FOIA Case Involving Lawful Injunction
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/09/illinois-supreme-court-rules-in-public.html
PAC Issues Binding Opinion on Remote Meeting Agendas
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/06/pac-issues-binding-opinion-on-remote.html
Court Rejects First Amendment Claim Involving Persons’ Failure to Provide ID
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/08/court-rejects-first-amendment-claim.html
Court Declines to Find City Liable for Police Officer Off-Duty Activities
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/08/court-declines-to-find-city-liable-for.html
Supreme Court Finds City in Violation of First Amendment for Denying Religious Flag on City Flag Pole
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/05/supreme-court-finds-city-in-violation.html
Seventh Circuit Finds Nativity Scene on Courthouse Lawn Constitutional
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/02/seventh-circuit-finds-nativity-scene-on.html
Public Act 102-1088 (Illinois General Assembly)
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=102-1088&GA=102
School Wellness – Trauma (State Board of Education)
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Trauma.aspx
PAC Orders Release of Disciplinary Complaints in 5th Binding Opinion
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/04/pac-orders-release-of-disciplinary.html
PAC Says Resumes of Candidates for Elected Office are Releasable Under FOIA
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/08/pac-says-resumes-of-candidates-for.html
Court Finds First Amendment Violation in Facebook Moderation Case
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/12/court-finds-first-amendment-violation.html
School Board Members Blocking of Parents on Social Media Violated First Amendment
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/07/school-board-members-blocking-of.html
Court Upholds Redaction of Requester’s Own Private Information Under FOIA
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/08/court-upholds-redaction-of-requesters.html
Public Act 102-0896 (Illinois General Assembly)
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=102-0896
Federal Court Dismisses Civil Rights Suit Challenging $50 Parking Ticket
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/01/federal-court-dismisses-civil-rights.html
10th Annual Local Government Law Institute
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/11/10th-annual-local-government-law.html
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The Open Meetings Act mandates public bodies hold open meetings. Ancel Glink’s Kathy Kunkle and Mark Heinle join us to discuss the litigation exception to the open meetings act and what municipalities need to know to comply with the Act. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.idc.law/resource/resmgr/quarterly_v32-33/32.1.47.pdf
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Assistant Producer: Andrew Scott
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Ancel Glink loves zoning, planning, and land use law. Join us for a special episode reflecting on the 2022 APA-IL State Conference, featuring highlights shared by Ancel Glink attorneys and law clerks. Topics include sign regulations, short-term rentals, affordable housing, and much more! Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com.
Resources
2022 APA-IL State Conference
https://www.ilapa.org/apail22
Only Planners in the Building – the Official 2022 APA-IL State Cofnerence Podcast
https://www.ilapa.org/post/apail22-podcast-only-planners-in-the-building
Ancel Glink Municipal Minute Blog
https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/
Ancel Glink Resource Center
https://ancelglink.com/resource
Podcast: Improving Traffic and Pedestrian Safety with Victoria Barrett, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
https://elgl.org/podcast-improving-traffic-and-pedestrian-safety-with-victoria-barrett-chicago-metropolitan-agency-for-planning/
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
David Silverman and Dan Bolin are back for a livestream of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast to discuss the latest on accessory dwelling units in Illinois and recent constitutional challenges to local ordinances affecting homeless populations. They also review your questions on the latest legal issues affecting local governments. Email us your questions at podcast@ancelglink.com --- Resources --- Watch the Quorum Forum 45 Livestream at www.youtube.com/ancelglink
CDC, Interim Guidance on Unsheltered Homelessness and COVID-19 for Homeless Service Providers and Local Officials --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Newly-elected and not-so-newly elected officials need to know how to do business at local government meetings. That’s why Ancel Glink’s Steve Mahrt and Eugene Bolotnikov joined the Illinois Association of County Board Members to review parliamentary procedures and other helpful tips for orderly local government meetings. What strategies does your organization use to promote civility at meetings? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
We’re revisiting popular Quorum Forum podcast episodes this summer and this month we’re revisiting “Quorum Forum 24: Local Government Procurement.” This is a timely episode to revisit as the General Assembly recently amended the competitive bidding thresholds for some units of local government. The episode also touches on overtime rules that may be changing again in October 2022. Questions? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
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Municipal Minute: New Laws Raise the Competitive Bidding Threshold for Some Units of Local Government municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/06/n…ding.html
Workplace Report: Here is What you Need to do to get Ready for the New Overtime Rule workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2019/10/h…-get.html
--- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
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After four years, Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast is taking a brief recess to listen back to some of our more popular episodes. Two years ago, the Illinois General Assembly approved recreational cannabis, bringing sweeping changes to local governments and employers. This is a timely episode to revisit as some municipalities are reconsidering their local cannabis regulations today. Listen to our conversation with Adam Simon and Matt DiCianni about local cannabis business regulations, state and local taxes, prosecutions, expungements, and more! Questions about cannabis? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com. --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
We’re celebrating four years of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast at the APA-CMS Bar Exam, a realistic simulated law school experience for planners and land use professionals. Recorded live at the Haymarket Pub and Brewery on April 6, 2022, listen to APA-IL Chapter President Nina Idemudia and Ancel Glink attorneys Daniel Bolin, Megan Mack, and Greg Jones discuss the most important planning law cases of the year. Email your land use and zoning questions to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Court Addresses Zoning Challenge and Finds City Immune From Monetary Damages https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/08/court-addresses-zoning-challenge-and.html Trinity Sober Living, LLC v. Village of Hinsdale Federal Court Opinion https://casetext.com/case/trinity-sober-living-llc-v-vill-of-hinsdale Appellate Court Confirms Standard of Review for Zoning Challenges https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/12/appellate-court-confirms-standard-of.html Strauss v. City of Chicago Appellate Court Opinion https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/5f395226-77d3-460b-8b7c-48fd0bf91d1a/Strauss%20v.%20City%20of%20Chicago,%202021%20IL%20App%20(1st)%20191977.pdf Court Upholds Village’s Finding that Short-Term Rental Use Violated Zoning Code https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/03/court-upholds-villages-finding-that.html Shoub Properties, LLC v. Village of Glen Ellyn Appellate Court Opinion https://casetext.com/case/shoub-props-llc-v-vill-of-glen-ellyn Governor Signs Several Bills Into Law That Affect Local Governments https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/09/governor-signs-several-bills-into-law.html Bill Would Amend Affordable Housing Laws https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/bill-would-amend-affordable-housing-laws.html Court Finds Daycare May Have Prescriptive Easement Against Village https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/07/court-finds-daycare-may-have.html Medponics Illinois, LLC v. Department of Agriculture Illinois Supreme Court Opinion https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/40db77d1-65ca-4ddf-bb0f-489bf49b3161/Medponics%20Illinois%20LLC%20v.%20Dept.%20of%20Agriculture,%202021%20IL%20125443.pdf Court Finds Sweepstakes Machines to be Video Gaming Terminals Under State Law https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/09/court-finds-sweepstakes-machines-to-be.html Word Seed Church v. Village of Hazel Crest Federal Court Opinion https://casetext.com/case/the-word-seed-church-v-vill-of-hazel-crest U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Digital Billboard Case https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/us-supreme-court-to-hear-digital.html Supreme Court Issues Decision in Challenge to Austin’s Sign Regulations https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/04/supreme-court-issues-decision-in.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Many local government officers and employees are required to file a statement of economic interests each year and the new questions on this year's form are causing confusion for many filers. However, a careful review of the definitions in the new law will make the questions easier to answer. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!
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Secretary of State Guidance for Statements of Economic Interests
www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/…s/soeguidance.html
Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Spring is almost here, so we’re celebrating increasing sunshine and sunshine laws with Ancel Glink’s Steve Mahrt and Eugene Bolotnikov! We review important Freedom of Information Act and Open Meeting Act decision that local government should know. Email your FOIA and OMA questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!
Park agencies manage many acres of public space where sometimes controversial activities take place. What authority does your organization have to address vaccines, surveillance, cannabis, guns, and more? Find out as Kurt Asprooth, Megan Mack, and Dan Bolin discuss during "Not in my Park!" proudly presented by Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast at the 2022 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference! What controversial activities are impacting your parks? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The COVID-19 pandemic is still a prominent part of our everyday lives, as the Delta and Omicron variants continue to impact our communities. In this episode, Ancel Glink Partner W. Britt Isaly will share his insight from the 2021 Illinois Library Association Conference on all things COVID, from remote meetings to vaccine mandates. Call the Quorum Forum Hotline (312.601.9185) to tell us about your experience as an employer or employee during the pandemic, or email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com. --- Resources --- PAC Finds in Favor of Public Body in Challenge to Remote Meeting http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/12/pac-finds-in-favor-of-public-body-in.html ELGL GovLove Podcast: Planning Commissioner Training with Michael Blue, Teska Associates https://elgl.org/podcast-planning-commissioner-training-with-michael-blue-teska-associates/ --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producer: Andrew Scott Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Local governments are preparing for the new year, and Ancel Glink attorneys are sharing all the new laws they will need to know on Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast! Call the Quorum Forum Hotline (312.601.9185) to tell us your new year’s resolution, or email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Liquor Laws to Know for Phase 5 and Beyond http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/liquor-laws-to-know-for-phase-5-and.html New Election Laws in Illinois http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/09/new-election-laws-in-illinois.html Quorum Forum Episode 54: Litigation and Legislation http://quorumforum.ancelglink.com/2021/07/54-litigation-and-legislation.html Quorum Forum Episode 58: Taxes! http://quorumforum.ancelglink.com/2021/11/58-taxes.html PAC Finds School Board in Violation of OMA for Conducting Public Comment in Closed Session http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/10/pac-finds-school-board-in-violation-of.html PAC Again Wades Into First Amendment Territory in Public Comment Challenge http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/04/pac-again-wades-into-first-amendment.html Governor Signs Land Use and Environmental Legislation http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/09/governor-signs-land-use-and.html PAC Determines Names of Residents Who Received Parking "Exceptions" Are Releasable http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/08/pac-determines-names-of-residents-who.html GovLove, Zoning Reform with Jake Seid https://elgl.org/podcast-zoning-reform-with-jake-seid-chicago-metropolitan-agency-for-planning/ Auld Lang Syne - Alexander Nakarada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4hhY5oWa8o --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producer: Andrew Scott Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
There is nothing certain in this life but Quorum Forum podcast and taxes! Ancel Glink’s Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Adam Simon, and Jim Rock join us to discuss budget and levy process, tax objections, tax assessment appeals, and more! Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Real Time with IPELRA Podcast, Mandating Vaccination in the Workplace https://anchor.fm/ipelra/episodes/Mandating-Vaccination-in-the-Workplace-e18jr4i GovLove Podcast, Implementing a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate https://elgl.org/podcast-implementing-a-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-with-craig-talsma-hoffman-estates-park-district-il/ Municipal Minute, Governor Signs Several Bills Into Law That Affect Local Governments http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/09/governor-signs-several-bills-into-law.html Municipal Minute, New Open Meetings Act Laws http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/09/new-open-meetings-act-laws.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producer: Andrew Scott Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimer
The Workplace Transparency Act requires nearly all Illinois employers to give their employees sexual harassment prevention training every year. Ancel Glink’s Amber Samuelson joins us to review the requirements and discuss what employers need to know to comply with the law. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Municipal Minute, Court Finds Sweepstakes Machines to be Video Gaming Terminals Under State Law http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/09/court-finds-sweepstakes-machines-to-be.html. GovLove, “Addressing Homelessness in Ten Global Cities with Linda Gibbs and Tamiro Mammo”: https://elgl.org/podcast-addressing-homelessness-in-ten-global-cities-with-linda-gibbs-and-tamiru-mammo/ --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producer: Erin Monforti, Andrew Scott Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The FDA approved the first COVID-19 vaccine and Ancel Glink’s Mike Halpin joins us to discuss what that means for employers considering vaccine mandates. Then, Andrew Scott tells about recent tort immunity cases local governments should know to avoid liability from lawsuits. Email your questions about immunity from COVID-19 or immunity from lawsuits to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Workplace Report EEOC Offers Long-Awaited Guidance on Vaccinations http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2021/06/eeoc-offers-long-awaited-guidance-on.html Federal Court Upholds Employer Mandate for the COVID-19 Vaccine http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2021/06/federal-court-upholds-employer-mandate.html Municipal Minute Illinois Appellate Court Rules on Tort Immunity Case http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/01/illinois-appellate-court-rules-on-tort.html County Dispatch Services Protected by Tort Immunity Act http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/12/county-dispatch-services-protected-by.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Andrew Scott Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
It’s summer, so that means it’s time to review cases about sunshine laws, along with the significant U.S. Supreme Court cases affecting local governments. Ancel Glink’s Eugene Bolotnikov and Dan James review important cases you should know, along with what the Governor’s latest disaster declaration means for local government meetings under the Open Meetings Act. Send your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Municipal Minute Appellate Court Rejects Deliberative Process and Attorney-Client Exemptions in FOIA Challenge http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/07/appellate-court-rejects-deliberative.html Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Digital Billboard Case http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/07/supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-digital.html Court Rules in Favor of Public Bodies in FOIA Case Involving Security Video Footage http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/07/court-rules-in-favor-of-public-bodies.html Supreme Court Finds in Favor of Cheerleader in Social Media Speech Challenge http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/supreme-court-finds-in-favor-of.html Court Authorizes Limited Disclosure of Medical Information Under FOIA http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/07/court-authorizes-limited-disclosure-of.html Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Warrantless Search Case http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/07/supreme-court-issues-ruling-in.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Andrew Scott Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Litigation and legislation are on the agenda for another regular meeting of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast! Tom DiCianni joins us to talk about common questions local officials have about lawsuits they might encounter while serving the public. Then, Erin Monforti reviews legislation from the Illinois General Assembly’s 2021 spring session. Send your questions about litigation and legislation to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Illinois General Assembly Update: OMA Edition http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/illinois-general-assembly-update-oma.html Bills Propose Changes to Employee-Related Legislation http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/bills-propose-changes-to-employee.html Bills Would Amend Land Use and Other Regulatory Statutes http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/bills-would-amend-land-use-and-other.html Legislature Sends Finance-Related Bills to Governor http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/legislature-sends-finance-related-bills.html Trailer Bill to SAFE-T Act Sent to Governor http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/trailer-bill-to-safe-t-act-sent-to.html Liquor Laws to Know for Phase 5 and Beyond http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/liquor-laws-to-know-for-phase-5-and.html Bill Would Amend Affordable Housing Laws http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/bill-would-amend-affordable-housing-laws.html IAPD Park Cast, Todd Tucker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51Swh0XSMX8 WBEZ, A Gardener Pushes For Legislation To Help Extend The Growing Season https://www.wbez.org/stories/a-gardener-pushes-for-legislation-to-help-extend-the-growing-season/8b4a5213-3c4e-4522-8944-7ea674ff4d40 Township Officials of Illinois Events https://www.toi.org/events/ New York Times, Florence Fabricant’s Peach Upside-Down Cake https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6355-peach-upside-down-cake?action=click&module=RecipeBox&pgType=recipebox-page®ion=recently-viewed&rank=0 --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Andrew Scott Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Put in your earbuds, take a walk in the park, and join the “Property Brothers” to learn the ins and outs of the purchase, sale, and lease of park property. This popular session from the 2021 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Virtual conference covers what park agencies need to know to evaluate property-related proposals from private and public sector entities alike, and how property transfers can help advance your organization’s mission. What’s happening in your parks this summer? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Property Brothers: Park Edition - Video: www.youtube.com/ancelglink 2022 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Height Conference Call for Proposals https://www.ilparksconference.com/education/callforproposals/ PAC Again Wades Into First Amendment Territory in Public Comment Challenge http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/04/pac-again-wades-into-first-amendment.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Andrew Scott Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers city-park ambience spring summer zuiderpark.flac sound from http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/
We're celebrating three years of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast and, with so many newly elected officials starting their terms this month, we're celebrating responsibly by reviewing ethics and conflicts of interest with Keri-Lyn Krafthefer and the Illinois Association of County Board Members. What are some of your most common ethics questions? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Illinois Association of County Board Members, Ethics - Video: http://youtube.com/ancelglink Ancel Glink’s 2021 Newly Elected Official’s Guide: http://ancelglink.com/resource Quorum Forum 51: Parliamentary Procedures http://quorumforum.ancelglink.com/2021/04/51-parliamentary-procedures-for-newly.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Newly-elected and not-so-newly elected officials are preparing for business after the local government elections. That’s why Ancel Glink’s Steve Mahrt and Eugene Bolotnikov joined the Illinois Association of County Board Members to review parliamentary procedures and other helpful tips for orderly local government meetings. What strategies does your organization use to promote civility at meetings? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Illinois Association of County Board Members, Parliamentary Procedures - Video: youtube.com/ancelglink - Powerpoint: ancelglink.com/resource Ancel Glink’s 2021 Newly Elected Official’s Guide: ancelglink.com/resource APA-ISS Spring Conference: ilapa.org/post/2021-apa-iss-spring-conference --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The American Planning Association’s Chicago Metro Section and Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast hosted a live virtual happy hour for the Sixth Annual Bar Exam Planning Law Session! APA-IL President Elect Nina Idemudia and Ancel Glink’s Dan Bolin, Greg Jones and Joyce Jezeer joined planning professionals for a realistic law school simulation covering the year’s noteworthy cases on FOIA, zoning, short-term rentals and more for Quorum Forum’s 50th episode. What do you think will be the biggest issues for planners this year? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- APA Chicago Metro Section https://www.ilapa.org/chicago-metro-section APA, People Behind the Plans podcast, Nina Idemudia https://www.planning.org/podcast/people-behind-the-plans-nina-idemudia-aicp/ Upcoming APA-IL Events https://www.ilapa.org/illinois-planning-events Remote Meetings, P.A.C. Opinion 2020-07 http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/11/pac-interprets-new-remote-meeting.html Zoning, Frederick v. Gaca http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/10/homeowner-prevails-in-zoning-case.html Short term rentals, Stone River Lodge, LLC v. Village of North Utica http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/01/federal-court-addresses-challenge-to.html Remote Meetings, Evans v. City of Joliet http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/04/court-denies-tro-to-stop-remote-city.html Religion & Government, Woodring v. Jackson County http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/02/seventh-circuit-finds-nativity-scene-on.html Liquor Delivery, S.B. 54 http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/01/liquor-delivery-bill-passes-both-houses.html FOIA, Better Government Association v. City of Chicago http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/08/1st-district-issues-opinion-on-foia-and.html Website Accessibility, Robles v. Domino’s Pizza https://www.adasoutheast.org/ada/publications/legal/Robles_v_Dominos-Pizza.php Solicitors, Dumiak v. Village of Downers Grove http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/01/content-based-regulation-of.html Haymarket Pub & Brewery: https://www.haymarketbeer.com/get-beer-and-more-to-your-door APA-CMS BAR EXAM DRINK PAIRINGS Course: Criminal Law Suggested Pairing: Beer - Modus Hoperandi (Ska Brewing) Course: Constitutional Law Suggested Pairing: Wine - The Federalist (ideally their Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel or Red Blend) Course: Intellectual Property Suggested Pairing: The Bacardi Cocktail Ingredients: 2 oz Bacardi Ocho (or any Gold Rum), .75 oz fresh lime juice, .75 Grenadine Technique: Chill a coupe glass with ice and very cold water and put in freezer for 5 minutes; Add ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled; Strain into chilled coupe; Repeat as necessary Course: State and Local Government Suggested Pairing: Beer - Haymarket Brewery's Harold's '83 Honey Ale
Park agencies manage many acres of public space where sometimes controversial activities take place. What authority does your organization have to regulate protests, public art, and more, while respecting the individual rights of park patrons? Find out as Adam Simon and Dan Bolin discuss during "Not in my Park!" proudly presented by Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast at the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights 2021 Virtual Conference! What controversial activities are impacting your parks? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Local governments will face questions about vaccines, virtual meetings, cannabis licenses, and more in 2021. Ancel Glink’s Jaime Such and Rain Montero join us to answer those questions and more to help you prepare for the new year. What are your local government questions for 2021? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- 2021 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference https://www.ilparksconference.com Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines? http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/07/can-employers-mandate-covid-19-vaccines.html PAC Interprets New Remote Meeting Procedures of OMA in Binding Opinion http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/11/pac-interprets-new-remote-meeting.html PAC Issues Binding Opinion on FOIA and Police Report Involving Juvenile Victim http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/12/pac-issues-binding-opinion-on-foia-and.html Public Body Did Not Waive Ability to Redact Records in FOIA Case http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/10/public-body-did-not-waive-ability-to.html Court Analyzes Subsidiary Body Factors Under FOIA http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/12/court-analyzes-subsidiary-body-factors.html Reminder: IMRF Website Posting Requirements Deadline of January 1, 2021 http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/11/reminder-imrf-website-posting.html Installation of New Municipal Elected Officials http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2017/04/installation-of-new-municipal-elected.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers
David Silverman and Dan Bolin are back for a livestream of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast to discuss the latest on accessory dwelling units in Illinois and recent constitutional challenges to local ordinances affecting homeless populations. They also review your questions on the latest legal issues affecting local governments. Email us your questions at podcast@ancelglink.com --- Resources --- Watch the Quorum Forum 45 Livestream at www.youtube.com/ancelglink CDC, Interim Guidance on Unsheltered Homelessness and COVID-19 for Homeless Service Providers and Local Officials --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter's virtual 2020 State Conference featured the APA-IL Planning Law Symposium presented by Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast. Trevor Dick from the City of Aurora joined Ancel Glink's ShawnTe Raines, David Silverman, and Dan Bolin for discussions on important legal issues affecting planners, including pandemic-time public meetings, economic recovery tools, defending religious land use cases, and more. Planners can register to watch and earn CM credits on the APA-IL Conference website, and everyone can listen to the APA-IL Planning Law Symposiumon the latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast. Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Join us for a live recording of the latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Julie Tappendorf will join us to review a recent Illinois appellate court decision finding communications pertaining to public business in public officials’ personal text messages and e-mail accounts are public records subject to FOIA. Then, Kathy Kunkle explains what qualified immunity means for local governments in the ongoing national conversation about claims against police. Just visit www.youtube.com/ancelglink on Thursday at noon to listen and share your questions with us! --- Resources --- What the Quorum Forum 43 Livestream at youtube.com/ancelglink Municipal Minute, 1st District Issues Opinion On FOIA and Emails/Texts on Personal Devices Municipal Minute, Case Addresses Employee Termination and Political Affiliation Illinois Municipal League, Qualified Immunity --- Credits Producer: Matthew T. DiCianni Assistant Producers: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
We're celebrating summertime on Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast talking about sunshine laws with Eugene Bolotnikov, including the latest guidance from the Public Access Counselor on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, Catie Coghlan reviews how the State of Illinois and large counties are distributing CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds to local governments. How have your local government meetings changed during the pandemic? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Watch the podcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlUnJjNRMQQ. --- Resources --- Municipal Minute, Updated PAC Guidance on OMA and FOIA During the COVID-19 Pandemic http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/07/updated-pac-guidance-on-oma-and-foia.html Municipal Minute, Court Rejects Bad Faith Claims in FOIA Dispute http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/07/court-rejects-bad-faith-claims-in-foia.html Municipal Minute, PAC Issues Binding Opinion Interpreting FOIA Exemption Regarding Fair Trial or Impartial Hearing http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/07/pac-issues-binding-opinion-interpreting.html DCEO Local CURE website https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/CURE.aspx Cook County: CARES Information for Local Governments https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/cares-act-information-local-governments Lake County: Lake County Forward https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4444/Lake-County-Forward DuPage County: Calendar and Minutes http://dupage.iqm2.com/Citizens/calendar.aspx Will County: CARES Act Information https://www.willcountyillinois.com/CARES-Act/CARES-Guidelines Kane County: Calendar and Minutes https://www.countyofkane.org/Pages/CountyBoard/committee.aspx?cID=2 Municipal Minute, Required Postings for the IMRF and Participating Municipalities http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/07/required-postings-for-imrf-and.html Workplace Report, Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines?http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/07/can-employers-mandate-covid-19-vaccines.html Workplace Report, The Impact of Chicago's Travel Order on EPSLA http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/07/the-impact-of-chicagos-travel-order-on.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Timely issues affecting public and private employers are on the agenda for the latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast. Matt DiCianni discusses whether employees risk discipline at work for participating in recent protests. Then, Mike Halpin reviews the Supreme Court’s recent decision on gay and transgender rights, and what it means for local governments and other employers. What issues are your employees facing this summer? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources Municipal Minute, Civil Rights Act Protects Against Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/06/civil-rights-act-protects-against.html Workplace Report, Supreme Court Decision http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/06/supreme-court-decision.html --- Credits Producer: Matthew T. DiCianni Assistant Producers: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Polco/NRC recently assembled local government partners from across the country for the “Forward Together: Virtual Conference for Local Government.” Ancel Glink's Daniel J. Bolin proudly represented Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) and discussed emergency practices that are changing expectations for residents and local governments alike for local government meetings, work from home, and more! What are some "bells that can't be unrung" after COVID-19 in your community? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources What Will Be Different for Local Governments Long After COVID-19? https://www.n-r-c.com/different-local-governments-covid-19/ Forward Together: Virtual Conference Recordings https://www.n-r-c.com/forward-together-virtual-conference-localgov/ --- Credits Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The Illinois General Assembly recently concluded a socially-distanced special session unlike any other, sending lots of legislation affection local governments to the Governor. Ancel Glink partner and State Rep. Chris Welch joins us to discuss local government funding, remote meeting attendance, cocktails to-go, and more! Share your questions about legislation affecting local governments at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Municipal Minute, Illinois Liquor Control Commission Releases Updated COVID-19 Guidance http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/06/illinois-liquor-control-commission.html Municipal Minute, General Assembly Sends Remote Meetings Bill to Governor http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/general-assembly-sends-remote-meetings.html http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/update-eo-2020-39-addresses-remote.html Municipal Minute, Illinois General Assembly Passes Legislation Affecting Local Governments http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/illinois-general-assembly-passes.html Municipal Minute, Governor Pritzker Issues New Disaster Declaration and Phase 3 EO http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/governor-pritzker-issues-new-disaster.html Municipal Minute, Municipalities Prepare for Outdoor Dining Under Phase 3 Guidance http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/municipalities-prepare-for-outdoor.html DCEO, Rebuild Illinois Programs https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/CommunityServices/CommunityInfrastructure/Pages/RebuildIllinois_Programs.aspx --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
In partnership with the APA-IL Legislative Committee, David Silverman and Greg Jones share ten best practices for virtual public meetings and ensuring due process during public hearings with limited physical attendance. Joined by hundreds of APA-IL chapter members and other local government professionals during a live web conference, we celebrate two years of Quorum Forum podcast and discuss important questions about managing land use applications during COVID-19. What questions do you have about remote public hearings? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com. Municipal Minute, Tips for Remote Zoning Hearings http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/tips-for-remote-zoning-hearings.html Forward Together: Virtual Local Government Conference Dan Bolin and ELGL, Bells That Can’t Be Unrung: Local Government Impacts May 12, 2020 at 11:00a https://elgl.org/event/forward-together-a-local-government-virtual-conference-day-one/ NPC20 @ Home David Silverman, Legal Issues Associated With Planning and Zoning Hearings in a Pandemic. Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from noon - 1:30 p.m. CDT https://planning.org/events/activity/9199190/ --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson , Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Local governments are asking a lot of questions about the new federal legislation on sick leave and expanded FMLA. As a result, Ancel Glink's labor and employment team recently hosted a webinar on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, and we're pleased to share it with you on Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast! Listen to Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Margaret Kostopulos, Chris Welch, and Matt DiCianni discuss common questions about new COVID19 leave laws, including: What local governments does this apply to? Which employees do these laws cover? Under what circumstances do we have to pay employees under these laws? How do these laws relate to our existing leave laws? How does this apply to first responders? How can we prevent abuses of these laws? What are the best practices? ...and more! What questions do you have about COVID19 leave laws? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Webinar, COVID19 Leave Laws Presentation Slides http://ancelglink.com/Resource/Download/1268 Webinar, COVID19 Leave Laws Video https://bit.ly/3dTIVmE Municipal Minute, municipalminute.ancelglink.com Workplace Report, workplacereport.ancelglink.com --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Local governments are stepping up to the challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic, and we were fortunate to have many officials and staff join us to share their coronavirus response questions. State Rep. Chris Welch reviewed the state’s ongoing efforts to help local governments and businesses, while Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf, and Matt DiCianni covered questions about managing employees, open meetings, essential services, and the other COVID-19 issues facing local governments. Share your coronavirus response questions with us at podcast@ancelglink.com. --- Resources --- DCEO, Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/EmergencySBAIntiatives.aspx DCEO, Non-Essential Business Complaints https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/da22b3bda11940338dc00628e56486fd IEMA, Public Assistance (PA) Eligibility https://www2.illinois.gov/iema/LocalEMA/Pages/PA_Eligibility.aspx Governor Pritzker, State and Local Officials Call Usually Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30p Phone Number: (312) 535-8110 Access Code: 806 686 109# Municipal Minute, Conducting Meetings During COVID-19 http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/03/conducting-meetings-during-covid-19.html Workplace Report, FFCRA Applicability to Public Employers http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/03/ffcra-applicability-to-public-employers.html Workplace Report, FAQ’S on Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act with DOL Guidance http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/03/faqs-on-emergency-paid-sick-leave-act.html Workplace Report, FAQs on The Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/03/faqs-on-emergency-family-medical-leave.html Quorum Forum: Coronavirus Q&A Video https://youtu.be/_wF6pG1jTg4 --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni. Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The American Planning Association’s Chicago Metro Section and Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast were live at the Haymarket Pub & Brewery for the Fifth Annual Bar Exam Planning Law Session! Muse Community + Design’s Nina Idemudia and Ancel Glink’s Dan Bolin, Greg Jones, and Christy Michaelson joined planning professionals for a realistic law school simulation covering the year’s noteworthy land use cases on zoning, cannabis, short-term rentals and more. What do you think will be the biggest issues for planners this year? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- APA Chicago Metro Section https://www.ilapa.org/chicago-metro-section APA, People Behind the Plans podcast, Nina Idemudia https://www.planning.org/podcast/people-behind-the-plans-nina-idemudia-aicp/ Inclusionary Zoning, Cherk v. County of Marin https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=10556282075372991775&hl=en&as_sdt=6&as_vis=1&oi=scholarr Cannabis Use and Possession http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/12/cannabis-act-amendments-signed-by.html Homelessness, Martin v. Boise http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/01/supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-homeless.html Signs, American Beverage Association v. California State Outdoor Advertising Association http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/03/federal-court-limits-size-of-required.html Short-Term Rentals, Rosenblatt v. City of Santa Monica http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/10/ninth-circuit-upholds-citys-short-term.html Annexation Agreements, United City of Yorkville v. Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/04/subsequent-lot-owners-responsible-for.html Takings, Knick v. Township of Scott http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/07/supreme-court-strikes-down-30-plus.html Telecommunications, Labell v. City of Chicago http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/10/court-upholds-citys-amusement-tax-on.html --- Credits --- Producer: Dan Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, Michael Halpin, Rain Montero, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Dan Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Recorded live at the Chicago Children's Museum, Ancel Glink attorneys join the Quorum Forum podcast to cover highlights from the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference! Podcasting from the top of a fire truck, Adam Simon covers park district finance, and regulating cannabis use and other controversial activities in parks. Then, Matt DiCianni discusses what cannabis means for parks employees, while Ashton Tunk talks about recent changes to the Freedom of Information Act. What are your favorite parts of the park conference? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Download the Cannabis Response Checklist for Parks: http://www.ancelglink.com/Resource Register for the Feb. 26 APA-CMS Bar Exam Planning Law Session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-law-session-bar-exam-2020-tickets-88980520131 --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni. Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Quorum Forum 33: “Ring in the New Year” Caller Special Quorum Forum podcast welcomes Ancel Glink’s Adam Simon to celebrate the new year and his recent appellate court victory helping municipalities correctly collect cable franchise fees. Then, we ring in 2020 by taking calls and answering questions about public employees, public comment, cannabis, and more. What questions are you facing in the new year? Leave us a voicemail at 312.604.9178, or email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Resources --- Municipal Minute Court Awards Cable Franchise Fees to Village over County: http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/11/court-awards-cable-franchise-fees-to.html Local Governments Prepare Responses to Cannabis Trailer Bill: http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/11/local-governments-prepare-responses-to.html PAC Provides Guidance on “General Subject Matter” for Agenda Items: http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/11/pac-provides-guidance-on-general.html New Public Labor Relations Law, (SB 1784, PA 101-620): http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/101/PDF/101-0620.pdf ELGL, Accessible Government Websites and Digital Services Webinar: https://elgl.org/rewind-accessible-government-websites-and-digital-services/ IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, Jan. 23-25: https://www.ilparksconference.com/ ILCMA Winter Conference, Feb. 5-7: https://www.ilcma.org/conferences/ Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers.
It's a Quorum Forum podcast holiday special! Ancel Glink attorneys are telling Santa what local governments need to know for the holidays and beyond. Christy Michaelson discusses maintaining city sidewalks, busy sidewalks, while Aaron Bitterman talks recent tort immunity cases. Finally, Mark Heinle reviews new laws affecting local governments and employers in the new year, on topics ranging from sexual harassment to the minimum wage. What do you think local governments need to know for the new year? Email Santa at podcast@ancelglink.com! Resources --- IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, Jan. 23-25: https://www.ilparksconference.com/ Credits --- Producer: Christy Michaelson Assistant Producers:, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Ancel Glink litigation partner Ellen Emery joins us for a meeting at the dog park to preview the 2019 Illinois Association of Park Districts Legal Symposium and significant court decisions affecting your district’s day-to-day operations. Later, we adjourn to closed session to talk about what local governments should know about the Open Meetings Act exception for discussing litigation. What questions do you have about discussing litigation in closed session? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Resources --- IAPD Legal Symposium, Nov. 14: https://www.ilparks.org/page/legalsymposium IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, Jan. 23-25: https://www.ilparksconference.com/ ELGL Website Accessibility Webinar: https://elgl.org/is-your-website-accessible-to-those-with-disabilities-should-it-be/ Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith Audio effects courtesy of Klankbeeld: https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/ This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Join us for a special meeting of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast recorded live from the Expo Stage at the American Planning Association, Illinois State Conference in Evanston! Kurt Asprooth and Dan Bolin answer questions from planners about the forthcoming introduction of recreational cannabis in Illinois. Do you have questions about recreational cannabis? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The latest Quorum Forum podcast was recorded live from Kitty O’Shea’s at the 2019 Illinois Municipal League Conference! State Rep. Chris Welch and Kurt Asprooth join us to discuss sports betting and gaming, while Keri-Lyn Krafthefer talks about government transparency and watchdog groups. Finally, Matt DiCianni takes a look at the future of local government websites. What interesting things did you learn at IML this year? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Quorum Forum podcast is heading back to school at Nice Meeting University! Ancel Glink’s Stewart Diamond teaches us about rules for good local government meetings, while Ashton Tunk covers Open Meetings Act news. We also study hard seltzer consumers' claims of immunity from statutes and local ordinances, based on the theory "there ain't no laws when you're drinking claws." What tips do you have for good local government meetings? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Learn More --- Interested in Diamond’s Rules of Order? Email sdiamond@ancelglink.com! Quorum Forum 10, Live from IML 2018! with Stewart Diamond http://quorumforum.ancelglink.com/2018/10/live-from-iml-2018.html Municipal Minute, Open Meetings Act “Personnel” Exemption Expanded http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/08/open-meetings-act-personnel-exemption.html Municipal Minute, Amendments to OMA Allow Alternative Training for Municipal Officials http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/08/amendments-to-oma-allow-alternative.html Municipal Minute, PAC Says Board Violated "Public Recital" Provision of OMA http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/05/pac-says-board-violated-public-recital.html Municipal Minute, 15 Minute Limit on Public Comment Violated OMA http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/01/15-minute-limit-on-public-comment.html Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
How can employers avoid common mistakes? Employment litigator John Hayes tells us during a regular meeting of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast, while law clerk Mike Halpin shares recent employment laws and cases that local governments and employers need to know. Does your organization have challenges with employees? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Learn More --- Quorum Forum 6, What to do When Your Gov Gets Sued! https://bit.ly/2YxxJDh Bradley v. University Park: https://bit.ly/2ZloYND Cannici v. Melrose Park: https://bit.ly/2GFVNxB Illinois Workplace Transparency Act: https://bit.ly/2Kcvdx4 Illinois Minimum Wage Increase: https://bit.ly/2Zkqgsx Credits --- Producer: Christy Michaelson Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
After a historic legislative session, Ancel Glink partner and State Rep. Chris Welch joins Kurt Asprooth for a special meeting to discuss a capital bill bringing new casinos, sports betting, and more video gaming terminals to Illinois communities. We also discuss “Tobacco 21,” a new Open Meetings Act exception, and more important legislation affecting local governments. Questions about new #localgov legislation? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The Illinois General Assembly recently approved recreational cannabis and, with the Governor’s expected signature, the new law will bring sweeping changes to local governments and employers. Ancel Glink’s Adam Simon and Matt DiCianni discuss questions local governments will have about cannabis business regulations, personal use, possession, home cultivation, state and local taxes, prosecutions, expungements, and more! We also discuss how recreational cannabis will affect employers and employees in the workplace. Questions about the new law? Do you know who might have climbed in to our podcast studio? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com. Read more about recreational cannabis at Municipal Minute: https://bit.ly/2EVPeGj and Workplace Report: https://bit.ly/2XzOTk2. Credits --- Producer: Matt DiCianni Assistant Producers: Megan Mack, Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
It’s Quorum Forum podcast’s first birthday party! We’re celebrating with David Warner and recent annexation cases from Municipal Minute. Then, Derke Price reviews what newly (and not-so-newly) elected officials need to know about local government procurement. Questions about purchasing goods and services? Happy birthday wishes? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Download Ancel Glink’s Newly Elected Official’s Guide: http://ancelglink.com/Resource/Download/174 Visit municipalminute.ancelglink.com or subscribe at: https://app.feedblitz.com/f/?sub=926673 Read more about the annexation cases from this episode: http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2018/10/homeowners-may-not-enforce-terms-of.html http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/04/subsequent-lot-owners-responsible-for.html http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2018/11/appellate-court-says-illegal-use.html
Make like a tree and leaf your headphones on for our Quorum Forum Arbor Day Special! Brandon Naser and Joe Hansen of Park Ridge's Forestry Division discuss Arbor Day in the City, and the important benefits trees provide the community. They also share important tree-sources from the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (www.chicagorti.org), including a their recent 2050 Master Plan (chicagorti.org/MasterPlan) and a video encouraging tree investment (chicagorti.org/ReduceCosts). How does your community celebrate Arbor Day? Tree-mail us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: David Warner, Matt DiCianni, Megan Mack, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Prosecutions are on the agenda, as Aaron Bitterman joins us from Ancel Glink Defense E-News (emus?) with new and proposed rules affecting ordinance enforcement for local governments. Then, experienced litigator and former prosecutor Kathy Kunkle discusses ways local governments can avoid malicious prosecution claims. Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com to subscribe to Ancel Glink Defense E-News, and receive the latest court decisions and legislative changes in litigation that may affect your local government. Credits --- Producer: Christy Michaelson Assistant Producers: David Warner, Matt DiCianni, Megan Mack Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Tiny homes are a big trend, and Kurt Asprooth joins our regular meeting to discuss local regulations for these unique structures; but first John Reding and Ancel Glink's "In the Zone" land use newsletter bring us the latest on recreational cannabis proposals in Illinois. Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com to subscribe to In the Zone, and stay up to date on important land use news! Credits --- Producer: Megan Mack Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, David Warner, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Join Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast for a special meeting recorded live at Haymarket Pub & Brewery from the APA-CMS Bar Exam Planning Law Session, a realistic law school simulation for planners and land use professionals hosted by the American Planning Association’s Chicago Metro Section. Ancel Glink’s Greg Jones and Megan Mack discuss some of the audience’s favorite planning law topics, including annexation agreements, food trucks, dockless scooters, and more! What important land use issues are facing your community? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producer: Megan Mack Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson, David Warner Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
The "Silver Tsunami" has arrived for employers and local governments, so management of increasing numbers of older employees is on the agenda. Matt DiCianni joins us from Ancel Glink's Workplace Report to discuss the latest age discrimination cases. Then, Jim Rock talks retirement, IMRF, and his time at the 2019 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. How is your organization helping its most experienced employees? Tell us about it at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producer: Matt DiCianni Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, David Warner, Megan Mack Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Nearly all employers have workers' compensation claims, but how are they different for local governments? Experienced attorneys Britt Isaly and Greg Rode join us for a special meeting to discuss things local officials and staff might not know about worker’s compensation, including common defense strategies, the advantages and disadvantages of settlement, and a recent law providing new benefits to paramedics. We also discuss the Illinois Attorney General’s recent guidance on immigration issues in the workplace. Email your worker’s compensation questions to podcast@ancelglink.com! IL Att’y Gen., Guidance for Illinois Residents: Impact of Immigration Status on Employees’ Rights in the Workplace, http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/Guidance_for_Illinois_Residents_on_Immigration_Issues_in_the_Work_Place_122718.pdf Credits --- Producers: Megan Mack, Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni, David Warner Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
We’re staying warm this winter with sunshine laws! Erin Pell talks about managing requests for public records under the Freedom of Information Act, while Ancel Glink Today’s David Warner brings us recent updates from the Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor. Then, Julie Tappendorf joins us from the popular Municipal Minute blog with top tips for holding legal meetings under the Open Meetings Act. We also talk about required electronic training, which you can find on the Attorney General’s website here: http://foia.ilattorneygeneral.net/electronic_foia_training.aspx What common questions do you have about FOIA or OMA? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producers: David Warner, Megan Mack, Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Election season isn’t just for candidates! Local election officials and electoral boards have many responsibilities to make elections happen. Meanwhile, local governments are asked to enforce political sign regulations and electioneering laws. Sometimes local governments get involved in elections themselves with their own referenda and public questions. With so many election-related issues, Ancel Glink’s Keri-Lyn Krafthefer joins us for another election special addressing governmental issues and electoral boards! What issues does your local government face during election season? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson, David Warner, Megan Mack Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
It's a Quorum Forum holiday special! Christy Michaelson and Ancel Glink Defense E-News (emus?) talk about inspection policies for city sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. Then, David Silverman joins us to review recent liquor control laws that might spread more holiday cheer in municipalities. Finally, Britt Isaly discusses alcohol policies for events at municipal libraries and library districts. To subscribe to Ancel Glink Defense E-News, email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! David’s Holiday Cocktail Recipe: The French 75 It’s a happy, celebratory time of year, and when I think “happy” and “celebration,” I think champagne. One of my favorite champagne cocktails is the French 75, a classic concoction. Here’s what you need and how to make it: • 1⁄2 oz Fresh lemon juice • 1⁄2 oz Simple syrup • 1 oz Gin (I like Plymouth or Fords) • 3 oz Champagne Add all the ingredients except the Champagne into a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a Champagne flute. Top with the Champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist. If you don’t like gin, make a French 76, which is basically the same concoction, except instead of gin you use vodka. Happy Holidays from Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast! Credits --- Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni, Megan Mack, David Warner Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Local election season is underway, and you can’t win an election if you’re not on the ballot. That’s why Keri-Lyn Krafthefer joins us to navigate you through the ballot access process, talking about nomination petitions, the statement of candidacy, the statement of economic interest, and more! How are you preparing for local elections in 2019? Tell us about it, podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni, Megan Mack, David Warner Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
In part two of their discussion at the 40th Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association Annual Conference, transgender panelist Sophie Michaels, Palatine Park District’s Michael Clark, and Ancel Glink’s Keri-Lyn Krafthefer talk about best practices in policy development for all-inclusive public facilities, staff training, and options available to make facilities accommodating to transgender individuals. Specifically, Mike talks about his experience making public facilities accessible to transgender individuals. Has your organization adopted policies encouraging inclusive facilities? Tell us about it, podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Access to public facilities for transgender individuals is an important and potentially controversial topic for local governments across the country so, of course, they were talking about it at #IPELRA18, the 40th Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association Annual Conference! In part one of this engaging discussion, transgender panelist Sophie Michaels, Palatine Park District’s Michael Clark, and Ancel Glink’s Keri-Lyn Krafthefer talk about the appropriate terminology and definitions to use with transgender individuals. Sophie also shares her life experiences as a transgender woman, the challenges she’s faced, and the appropriate practices and expectations when transgender people want to access public facilities. How do your public facilities accommodate transgender individuals? Tell us about it, podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson, Caitlyn Sharrow Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Quorum Forum is live from the 2018 American Planning Association – Illinois Chapter State Conference! Ancel Glink’s David Silverman joins us to discuss endearing (enduring?) public hearings, and lessons learned to effectively process requests for zoning relief. Have you ever been part of a crazy public hearing? Tell us about it, podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni, Caitlyn Sharrow Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
From billboards to board civility, we cover it all live from Kitty O’Shea’s at the 2018 Illinois Municipal League Conference! Mayor Gail Johnson (Oswego, IL), Trustee Andr’e Satchell (Matteson, IL), and Ass’t Village Manager Roy Witherow (Lake Zurich, IL) join us for public comment, and Ancel Glink’s Greg Jones, Kurt Asprooth, Stewart Diamond, and Keri-Lyn Krafthefer offer their thoughts on IML 2018! Share your questions and thoughts on the conference with us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producers: Matt DiCianni, Caitlyn Sharrow, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
It’s a Quorum Forum Election Special! Keri-Lyn Krafthefer joins us for a special meeting to discuss how local election officials can prepare for the 2019 elections. In addition to her top election tips, Keri-Lyn shares a useful “Receipt for Filing Nominating Papers” form, available on the episode page at http://quorumforum.ancelglink.com! Don’t forget to share your questions and show ideas with us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni, Caitlyn Sharrow Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers
Whether you think drones are pretty cool, or really creepy, they are increasingly used in commerce and recreation. Derke Price joins our regular meeting to discuss how local governments can regulate drones, and appropriately use drones themselves. Ancel Glink Today’s Caitlyn Sharrow also joins us to review new laws affecting local government employers and more! Read more about these new laws at www.municipalminute.ancelglink.com, and email your questions and show ideas to podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producers: Caitlyn Sharrow, Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni, Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez
In the past, public employees refusing to join the union were often required to pay “fair share” fees, sometimes amounting to 80% of a full union member’s dues. That recently changed with the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME, and Ancel Glink’s Matt DiCianni joins us for a special meeting to talk about this important case. Local government employers and employees can read more about this decision at http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com, and send us questions and show ideas at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producers: Matt DiCianni, Caitlyn Sharrow, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
The increased demand for wireless services means that street lights, utility poles, buildings, and more are now home to small wireless facilities. Top telecommunications attorney Adam Simon stops by our regular meeting to discuss how municipalities can regulate these small cells. We also go "In the Zone" with Greg Jones for the latest in economic development from Ancel Glink's land use newsletter. Questions? Show ideas? Email us podcast@ancelglink.com! Subscribe to "In the Zone," Ancel Glink's land use newsletter! inthezone@ancelglink.com Credits: Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith Producers: Caitlyn Sharrow, Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
People sue the government all the time, but (hopefully) your local government doesn’t receive a lawsuit every day. Ancel Glink litigator Aaron Bitterman joins us for a special meeting to discuss some of the first things your local government should do when a lawsuit comes in the door. Do you have questions for public comment, or ideas to include on the agenda for our next meeting? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
What challenges do local governments face defending police misconduct allegations? Christy Michaelson joins our regular meeting with updates on police legislation from Ancel Glink Defense E-News, and Tom DiCianni discusses how technology and media attention affect the defense of high-profile police cases. Email your questions and show ideas to podcast@ancelglink.com!
Take it to the bank! Ancel Glink’s Brent Denzin joins us for a special meeting on blighted, vacant, and abandoned properties. Brent discusses how local governments can team up to form “land banks” that acquire problem properties, and return them to productive tax-paying use. Do you have Quorum Forum questions or show ideas? Email us, podcast@ancelglink.com!
Important employment issues are on the agenda for this regular meeting of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast! Matt DiCianni shares important news affecting public and private employers from Ancel Glink's Workplace Report. Then, Darcy Proctor and Bob McCabe join us to discuss another headline-grabbing topic -- sexual harassment. Don't forget to send us your questions and show ideas to podcast@ancelglink.com!
"Consolidation" is the topic that brings us together for this special meeting of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast! We'll have an update on consolidation legislation affecting municipalities, and Keri-Lyn Krafthefer's takes on township consolidation. Questions? Show ideas? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!
“Welcome to Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum, the podcast local governments need to do business! At our first Regular Meeting, Caitlyn Sharrow highlights pending local government legislation, and Julie Tappendorf discusses the use of personal cell phones to communicate about government business. Questions or show ideas? Send them to podcast@ancelglink.com”