
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 |