The holiday season is here, and the Quorum Forum podcast team is ready to celebrate! 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 2025. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com. Happy Holidays! Resources ­­­­_____ In the Zone: Changes to Building …

The 2025 consolidated election season is kicking off with its usual verve and a host of complex issues to address. Local election officials and electoral boards have many responsibilities to make elections happen. Meanwhile, local governments are asked to enforce political sign regulations and electioneering laws. Local governments may get involved…

Several Ancel Glink attorneys had the pleasure of attending the 2024 APA-IL State Conference at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois to catch up with friends and colleagues in the planning field to discuss all things planning, zoning, and economic development. Tune into this episode of Quorum Forum for some interesting planning law…

Contracts are important legal tools local governments use to provide critical services to residents and pursue important projects. When local governments contract with third parties to perform work, and there is a resulting hazard, injury, or other misstep, the risk of liability depends on several critical factors. Tune in to hear attorneys Erin Mo…

Ancel Glink’s Dan Bolin recently joined the Engaging Local Government Leaders’ GovLove podcast to discuss Grants Pass v. Johnson, a recent Supreme Court decision affecting how local governments may address homelessness. For Quorum Forum’s summer recess, we’re sharing a short clip from that episode and inviting our listeners to check out the rest of…

When does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require an employer to make reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability? On the latest episode of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast, attorneys Katie Nagy and Daiana Mann discuss the interactive process between employers and employees and how remote work may be a change in the work…

The General Assembly recently concluded its spring session and Ancel Glink’s Tyler Smith joins us to talk about recent legislation local government should know, including updates on the grocery tax, small wireless facilities, and more! What new laws are you following? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! House Bill 3144 provides that groceries will …

Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast was at #NPC24 in Minneapolis to celebrate six years of podcasting and David Silverman’s induction in to the AICP College of Fellows, the highest honor bestowed on a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. During the conference, David joined an esteemed panel for “Real Estate Law 101” to help planne…

The American Planning Association Chicago Metro Section recently teamed up with Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast for the ninth annual “Bar Exam” planning law session, a realistic simulated law school experience testing planners and land use professionals on important planning law cases related to social media, short-term rentals, and more! Record…

Lawyers have an important role helping local governments do business. In this episode, Ancel Glink’s Dan Bolin and Katie Nagy are on the road talking about their experiences and local government law careers. Then, Jaime Such discusses an important tort immunity case local governments and cyclists should know. Questions? Email us at podcast@ancelgli…

Park and recreation agencies manage many acres of public space where controversial activities sometimes take place. What authority does your organization have to address resident complaints over the location of pickleball recreational facilities, homeless individuals’ and migrant populations’ use of public parks, and protests in parks? Find out as …

Public Act 103-0260, which became effective law in Illinois on January 1, 2024, authorized non-home rule municipalities to establish systems of administrative adjudication. Ancel Glink’s Megan Mack joins us to review the process to adopt an adjudication system and discuss the requirements for these systems. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglin…

The holiday season is here, and the Quorum Forum podcast team is ready to celebrate! To ring in the New Year, we will be reviewing case law and legislation that our local government listeners should know for 2024. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com. Happy Holidays! --- Resources --- Appellate Court Upholds $1.7 Million in Fines for Viol…

David Silverman joined Dan Bolin and Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast to discuss how communities are promoting housing affordability. Recorded live at the 2023 Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Annual Conference, David reviews legal and practical approaches addressing housing opportunities in Illinois and across the country. Thanks to…

Ancel Glink attorneys recently attended the 2023 APA-IL State Conference in Naperville, presenting planning law session, providing plan commissioner training, and catching up with friends and colleagues in the planning field. Tune into this episode of Quorum Forum to hear Ancel Glink’s Erin Monforti and Katie Nagy engage conference participants wit…

The annual APA-CMS Bar Exam is back to celebrate the 75th episode of Ancel Gink’s Quorum Forum Podcast and provide a realistic simulated law school experience for planners and land use professionals. Recorded live at the Haymarket Pub and Brewery on August 16, 2023, listen to Ancel Glink attorneys Daniel Bolin, Megan Mack, and Greg Jones discuss th…

This month, Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast is taking a brief recess to prepare for the 2023 APA-CMS Bar Exam by listening back to one of our more popular episodes, recorded live at the 2022 APA-CMS Bar Exam! The APA-CMS Bar Exam is a realistic simulated law school experience for planners and land use professionals (in a bar). Recorded live at t…

The General Assembly’s spring legislative session is over and Governor Pritzker is signing and considering bills affecting local governments. Ancel Glink’s Katie Nagy joins Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast to review notable new laws and possibly soon-to-be new laws. What new legislation will affect your organization? Email us at podcast@ancelglin…

The Quorum Forum hotline is open and Ancel Glink attorneys called with their tips and congratulations for newly and not-so-newly elected local government officials in Illinois. Adam Simon, Erin Monforti, Derke Price, Julie Tappendorf, and Dan Bolin shared helpful tips on local government meetings, public comment, working with staff, and more! What …

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! --…

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…

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! --- Resources --- Court Dismisses Lawsuit Based …

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/IPR…

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! --- Resources --- APA Planning Webcast Series: https://…

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! --- Resources --- Illinois Supreme Court Rules in Public Body’s Favor in FOIA Case I…

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! --- Resources --- https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.idc.law/resource/res…

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. --- Resources…

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 que…

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 o…

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…

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 the…

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 Gre…

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! --- Resou…

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!…

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 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 F…

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 …

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 Transparency Act requires nearly all Illinois employers to give their employees sexual harassment prevention training every year. Ancel Glink’s Amber Samuelson joins us to review the requirements and discuss what employers need to know to comply with the law. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Municipal …

The FDA approved the first COVID-19 vaccine and Ancel Glink’s Mike Halpin joins us to discuss what that means for employers considering vaccine mandates. Then, Andrew Scott tells about recent tort immunity cases local governments should know to avoid liability from lawsuits. Email your questions about immunity from COVID-19 or immunity from lawsuit…

It’s summer, so that means it’s time to review cases about sunshine laws, along with the significant U.S. Supreme Court cases affecting local governments. Ancel Glink’s Eugene Bolotnikov and Dan James review important cases you should know, along with what the Governor’s latest disaster declaration means for local government meetings under the Open…

Litigation and legislation are on the agenda for another regular meeting of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast! Tom DiCianni joins us to talk about common questions local officials have about lawsuits they might encounter while serving the public. Then, Erin Monforti reviews legislation from the Illinois General Assembly’s 2021 spring session. Send…

Put in your earbuds, take a walk in the park, and join the “Property Brothers” to learn the ins and outs of the purchase, sale, and lease of park property. This popular session from the 2021 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Virtual conference covers what park agencies need to know to evaluate property-related proposals from private and public secto…

We're celebrating three years of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast and, with so many newly elected officials starting their terms this month, we're celebrating responsibly by reviewing ethics and conflicts of interest with Keri-Lyn Krafthefer and the Illinois Association of County Board Members. What are some of your most common ethics questions? …

Newly-elected and not-so-newly elected officials are preparing for business after the local government elections. 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 you…

The American Planning Association’s Chicago Metro Section and Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast hosted a live virtual happy hour for the Sixth Annual Bar Exam Planning Law Session! APA-IL President Elect Nina Idemudia and Ancel Glink’s Dan Bolin, Greg Jones and Joyce Jezeer joined planning professionals for a realistic law school simulation coveri…

Park agencies manage many acres of public space where sometimes controversial activities take place. What authority does your organization have to regulate protests, public art, and more, while respecting the individual rights of park patrons? Find out as Adam Simon and Dan Bolin discuss during "Not in my Park!" proudly presented by Ancel Glink’s Q…

Local governments will face questions about vaccines, virtual meetings, cannabis licenses, and more in 2021. Ancel Glink’s Jaime Such and Rain Montero join us to answer those questions and more to help you prepare for the new year. What are your local government questions for 2021? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- 2021 IAPD/IPR…

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