Local Government Lowdown

Mayor is Not a “Public Body” Under FOIA

In 2022, an inmate sent a letter to the mayor of Taylorville, IL complaining about the City attorney and other matters. The letter also included a FOIA request for a copy of the letter. The City’s FOIA officer denied the… Continue Reading →

New Reporting Requirements Under Unemployment Insurance Act

The Unemployment Insurance Act (“Act”) requires all Illinois employers to file a report with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (“IDES”) containing certain information about “newly hired employees.” The definition of “newly hired employees” was amended by Public Act 103-0343,… Continue Reading →

Michael Vargas Joins Tressler’s Government Practice Group

Tressler is proud to welcome Michael Vargas as an associate in the Government Practice Group in our Chicago office. Michael concentrates his practice on the representation of Illinois municipalities, park districts, school districts and other units of local government in transactional matters. He… Continue Reading →

2024 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference

Tressler attorneys have once again been selected to speak at the 2024 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. Join John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons, James J. Hess, Caitlin A. Frenzer and Drew O’Donnell at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on January… Continue Reading →

Do You Own a Sidewalk? Appellate Court Gives Public Entities Another Win in Sidewalk Defect Cases

In the recent case of Martin v. City of Chicago, 2023 IL App (1st) 221116 (November 15, 2023) 3d Div., Cook Co., the Appellate Court addressed the issue of public entity liability for injuries caused by defective sidewalks. The Plaintiff,… Continue Reading →

Granting Request for Remote Work to Employee Due to Pregnancy-Related Conditions Not Required Where it Would Eliminate Key Function of Her Position

A recent First District Illinois Appellate Court ruling in the case of Lara Stachler v. The Board of Education of the City of Chicago, 2023 IL App (1st) 221092, rejected the plaintiff-appellant’s assertion that the Illinois Human Rights Act entitles… Continue Reading →

A Case of Nuisance Abatement and Substantive Due Process

Local Government May Take Property Without Compensation if the Taking is Necessary to Protect Public Health and Safety A recent Seventh Circuit decision re-affirmed precedent that, so long as the proper procedures are followed, local governments may take private property… Continue Reading →

Municipal Towing and Administrative Fees Found to be Constitutional

In Lehhy, et al. v City of Carbondale, 2023 IL APP  220542 the Plaintiff alleged that the City’s administrative fees were unconstitutional and that the City was reimbursed twice for the costs through administrative/ordinance fees and the Illinois Criminal and… Continue Reading →

Tressler’s Local Government Attorneys Selected to Speak at the 2023 IML Annual Conference

Tressler’s local government attorneys have been selected to speak at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 110th Annual Conference. Join John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, James J. Hess, Taylor A. Brewer and Caitlin Frenzer on September 21st and September 22nd at the Hilton Chicago. Click here to register…. Continue Reading →

Jeyser Claudio Joins Tressler’s Government Practice Group

Tressler is excited to welcome Jeyser “Jey” Claudio to our Government Practice Group. Jey is an associate in our Bolingbrook office. He focuses his practice on representing cities, villages, park districts, school districts and other public entities in multiple legal matters including… Continue Reading →

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