LGDF Reduction - It's a Problem!
Posted on Friday March 12, 2010
The Illinois General Assembly has heard from Governor Quinn on his budget plan. The Illinois Municipal League and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus are asking you to communicate with the Governor and the Legislature. More

Local Government Distributive Fund 30% Reduction
Posted on Wednesday March 10, 2010
In his budget address to the General Assembly, Governor Quinn announced his plans, which includes reductions to LGDF from 10% to 7%. More

Statehouse Briefing - March 11, 2010
Posted on Friday March 12, 2010
FOIA Exemption Passes House, Pension Credit Purchase, Manning Flexibility, Restrictions on "Personal Records", Annexation Requirements, Voluntary Annexation Approval, Firefighting Hiring Mandates, Red Light Camera Hearing. More

Governor Quinn Proposes Cutting State-Shared Municipal Revenue
Posted on Friday March 12, 2010
Podcast on Governor Quinn's proposal to cut state-shared municipal revenue by 30%. More

Non-Highway Vehicle Legislation Clears the Senate
Posted on Thursday March 11, 2010
SB 3629 was approved by the Senate. This legislation clarifies the powers municipalities have in regulating non-highway vehicles. More

Illinois Public Radio Airs Story on FOIA Legislation
Posted on Wednesday March 10, 2010
On March 8, 2010, Illinois Public Radio broadcast a story concerning the Freedom of Information Act and recent legislation to make changes to that law. More

Senate Hearing Held on Red Light Cameras
Posted on Tuesday March 09, 2010
The Senate Transportation Subcommittee on Red Light Running recently held a subject matter hearing regarding several Senate bills that have been introduced on this topic. More

Statehouse Briefing - March 8, 2010
Posted on Monday March 08, 2010
Shared Income Tax, Restrictions on “Personal Records", Mandated Vehicle Purchases, Firefighter Hiring Mandate, Performance Evaluation Disclosure Prohibition, Wireless Emergency Telephone Safety Act Extension, Adverse Possession for Sewer and Water Pipes. More

Personnel and Pension Update Podcast
Posted on Monday March 08, 2010
March 8 podcast about the status of several personnel and pension bills that would impact municipal governments. More

NLC Federal Relations Update
Posted on Monday March 08, 2010
The National League of Cities provides a bi-weekly upate on federal legislative, agency and court activities impacting local governments. More