Category: Municipal Law News
Tue Aug 24, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News
Supreme Court Sets Guidelines for When Pursuing Police Officers Can Enter the Home of a Fleeing Misdemeanor Suspect Without a Warrant
The United States Supreme Court, in a decision issued this summer, established guidelines for when pursuing police officers can enter the home of a fleeing misdemeanor suspect without a warrant. In Lange v. California, 141 S.Ct. 2011 (2021), the Petitioner, […]Wed Aug 11, 2021 ‐ Education Law News
ISBE and IDPH Issue Updated Guidance in Light of Governor’s Mask Mandate
As reported last week, the Governor issued a new Executive Order requiring masks to be worn indoors for all private and public schools. This week the ISBE and IDPH have issued updates to various guidance to reflect the requirements of […]Thu May 6, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News
Court Finds Local Election Official Authority Is Limited – Cannot Refuse Referendum Question Prohibited By Law When Same Referenda Was Proposed More Than Once In 23-Month Period
The McHenry County Clerk (acting as the local election official for the township) recently made the determination that a referendum question to dissolve the township initiated by the board of township trustees and filed with the County could not lawfully […]Thu Apr 22, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News
Public Bodies Cannot Prohibit Expression of Opinions or Criticism of Public Officials During Public Comment Without Evidence of Disruption
The Public Access Counselor has determined that the Urbana City Council violated the Open Meetings Act when it muted a citizen during public comment because she criticized a decision made by the Mayor, and when the Council muted another speaker […]