Attorney General Unveils OMA Training
Posted from Sunshine Laws on Wednesday February 03, 2010
Electronic training by the Illinois Attorney Generals office for FOIA and OMA officers is now available on the AG's website. The Attorney General's Open Government page details access for the training. More

Lake Forest, Barrington Voters Support Pension Reform
Posted from Pension Policy on Thursday February 04, 2010
Voters in Lake Forest and Barrington overwhelmingly approved a ballot question asking state leaders to relieve local taxpayers from the impact of rising pension costs. It remains to be seen if these two referenda results will influence the debate over pension reform in Springfield. More

Having Your Voice Heard in Springfield
Posted from Resources on Monday February 01, 2010
The Illinois Municipal League offers all municipal officials the chance to participate in the legislative process. This program involves municipal officials visiting Springfield and spending a day at the Statehouse with IML staff. More

IRS Releases Local Government Compliance Checklist
Posted on Friday January 29, 2010
The Internal Revenue Service has created a “Compliance Verification Checklist for State and Local Governmental Employees.” The checklist includes common errors found by the IRS during their audit process. More

2010 Municipal Attorneys Seminar
Posted from Training & Events on Friday January 29, 2010
IML's annual Municipal Attorneys Seminar will be held on March 19, 2010 in Bloomington, Illinois. Topics will include, Practical Issues with FOIA Implementation and The Video Gaming Act: A Legal Overview. More

IMRF Reports Rebound in Investments
Posted from Pension Policy on Friday January 29, 2010
IMRF reports a significant rebound in the Fund's investment returns for 2009. Read more about IMRF's investment return, the phase-in plan, and the 2010 employer rate meetings here. More

Surviving the New Budgetary Order
Posted from Resources on Tuesday January 26, 2010
John Downs, Village Administrator, Village of Mokena provides a practitioner’s insight into the budgetary dilemma currently being faced by most Illinois communities. More

Unused Medication and Sharps Disposal (Web Exclusive)
Posted from Resources on Thursday January 21, 2010
Lost in the debate over health care changes is a growing problem that directly impacts the environmental concerns and waste disposal programs of every municipality, disposal of medical and pharmaceutical waste. More

2010 Decennial Census - Identifying Census Employees
Posted on Wednesday January 20, 2010
The 2010 Decennial Census is here. The goal is to meet constitutional and legislative requirements to count the U.S. population. Local law enforcement may encounter questions from residents about strangers in their neighborhoods. More

Estimated State Shared Municipal Revenue
Posted from Resources on Thursday December 24, 2009
December 2009 Update. The fiscal year of most municipalities begins on May 1 and ends on April 30. All fiscal year information in this article refers to a May 1 to April 30 year. More

Heartsaver AED Grants
Posted from Legislative on Thursday October 01, 2009
Public Act 95-0721 expanded eligibility for the Heartsaver Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Fund matching grant program to other units of government. Included among these newly eligible entities are municipal recreation departments. Apply for a grant today! More

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