Quorum Forum

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72: New Employment Laws May 04, 2023

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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!

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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

71: Statement of Economic Interest Apr 06, 2023

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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!

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Secretary of State Guidance for Statements of Economic Interests

https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/economic_interests/soeguidance.html

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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

70: Magistrate Madness (Case Law Update) Mar 02, 2023

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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!

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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/

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Credits

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

Assistant Producer: Erin Monforti

Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

Chair: Daniel J. Bolin

Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith

69: Not in my Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities Feb 02, 2023

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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!

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Credits

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer

Chair: Daniel J. Bolin

Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez

68: Planning Law Cases of the Year Jan 05, 2023

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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!

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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/

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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

67: Ringing In The New Year with Case Law & Regulation Dec 01, 2022

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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!

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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

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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

66: Closed Session for Litigation Nov 03, 2022

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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!

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https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.idc.law/resource/resmgr/quarterly_v32-33/32.1.47.pdf

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Credits

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

Assistant Producer: Andrew Scott

Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

Chair: Daniel J. Bolin

Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith

65: Highlights from the 2022 APA-IL State Conference Oct 06, 2022

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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.

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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/

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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

Recess - Housing And Homelessness Sep 01, 2022

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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](www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc…d-homelessness.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

Recess: Parliamentary Procedures Aug 04, 2022

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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!

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