Quinn May Propose Reduction to Municipal State-Shared Revenue
Posted from Legislative on Monday March 08, 2010
A top staffer to Governor Pat Quinn is on record indicating that municipalities may see cuts to their share of the state income tax. More

Senate Hearing Held on Red Light Cameras
Posted from Legislative 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

COGFA Study Shows Municipalities Struggling to Keep Up With Growing Pension Costs
Posted from Resources on Tuesday March 09, 2010
The financial burden imposed by Illinois' public pension funds is a growing public policy issue in Springfield. This issue has intensified as state leaders confront the startling growth in the financial obligation required to avert a solvency crisis among the 5 funds that provide retirement and disability benefits to state employees. More

FOIA Changes Needed
Posted from Sunshine Laws on Tuesday March 09, 2010
The Illinois Municipal League is working with local-government associations across the State to identify and prioritize the most important and immediate changes needed to the Freedom of Information Act. More

Updated Pension "Key Findings" for 2010
Posted from Pension Policy on Monday March 08, 2010
The IML has updated our pension research to include an additional four years of data from the Illinois Department of Insurance. The health of the pension funds continues to deteriorate despite the allocation of additional financial resources. More

Statehouse Briefing - March 8, 2010
Posted from Legislative 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

Legal Bulletin - March 8, 2010
Posted from Legal on Monday March 08, 2010
PAC Letters in the IML Website, Gun Control, IML Municipal Attorneys Seminar - Final Reminder, Recent Opinions More

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

Electric Efficiency Rebates for Public Projects
Posted from Training & Events on Monday March 08, 2010
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announces electric efficiency rebates for public projects located in ComEd and Ameren Illinois Utilities electric service territories. Administered by the Illinois Energy Office, this project provides grants and rebates to public sector entities. More

NLC Federal Relations Update
Posted from Legislative 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

Letters From the PAC Now on the IML Website
Posted from Sunshine Laws on Friday March 05, 2010
The IML is posting the letters that public bodies have received from the PAC's office regarding FOIA requests. This area will help our members understand how the PAC is interpreting the Act. More

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is Feb. 28 - March 6 (Web Exclusive)
Posted from Resources on Sunday February 28, 2010
Illinois Terrorism Task Force Chairman Mike Chamness encourages elected officials to promote preparedness for severe storms in their communities. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) has developed a reference guide to educate elected officials on the disaster declaration process. More

Innovations in American Government Award
Posted on Thursday February 25, 2010
The Innovations in American Government Awards program recognizes and promotes excellence and creativity in the public sector. The program provides concrete evidence that government can work to improve the quality of life for citizens and that it deserves greater public trust. More

Intergovernment Cooperation at the Local Level - A Case Study (Web Exclusive)
Posted from Resources on Tuesday February 16, 2010
Communities in suburban Chicago and Illinois are served by several local governmental organizations. When there are intergovernmental interactions, they are often between two governmental organizations and often the result of some necessity or because of personal relationships of individuals belonging to different organizations. More

The Mayors Challenge for Children and Families.
A National Initiative to Promote City Leadership, Innovation, and Accountability.