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Recess: Local Gov Procurement Jul 15, 2022

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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

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

Recess: Recreational Cannabis Jun 02, 2022

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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

64: APA - CMS Bar Exam 2022 May 05, 2022

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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

63: Statement Of Economic Interests Apr 07, 2022

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--- Resources --- Secretary of State Guidance for Statements of Economic Interests www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/…s/soeguidance.html

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith

63: Statement Of Economic Interests Apr 07, 2022

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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! --- 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

62: Sunshine Laws-Recent FOIA and OMA Decisions Mar 03, 2022

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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!

61: Not in My Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities Feb 03, 2022

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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 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

60: Rules Learned and Applied During the Pandemic Jan 06, 2022

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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

59: New Laws for 2022! Dec 02, 2021

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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

58: Taxes! Nov 04, 2021

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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

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