Quorum Forum

How can decisions issued by the nation’s highest court impact community development at the local level? Find out as Megan Mack and Erin Monforti join the APA-ISS Spring Planning Conference to discuss two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, City of Grants Pass v. Johnson and Sheetz v. County of El Dorado. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!  --- Resources --- Supreme Court Upholds Ordinance Prohibiting Camping & Sleeping on Public Property http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/07/supreme-court-upholds-ordinance.html Supreme Court Holds that Legislatively Enacted Impact Fees are Not Exempt from Nollan and Dolan https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-supreme-court-holds-that.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

The American Planning Association Chicago Metro Section recently teamed up with Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast for the 10th annual “Bar Exam” planning law session. This event is a realistic simulated law school experience testing planners and land use professionals on important planning law cases on group housing, short-term rentals, and more! The 2025 session featured in this episode was recorded live at One Lake Brewing in Oak Park. As is tradition, everyone literally "passed the bar" after attending this session. This episode also marks seven years of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast! Email your land use and zoning questions to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Park agencies manage many acres of public space where sometimes controversial activities take place. What authority does your organization have to address E-Scooters & E-Bikes, First Amendment activities, public camping and more? Find out as Megan Mack, Erin Monforti, and Tyler Smith join Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast to present “Not in my Park!” at the 2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference! What controversial activities are impacting your parks? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Public Act 103-0899 https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=103-0899&GA=103 Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=2062 Swart, et al. v. City of Chicago, 440 F.Supp. 926 (N.D. Ill. 2020) https://casetext.com/case/swart-v-city-of-chi Court Finds Park Ordinance Constitutional as Applied to “Occupy Chicago” Protesters https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2014/12/court-finds-park-ordinance.html Court Rejects Occupy Chicago Protesters’ Challenge to Park Hours Ordinance https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2015/12/court-rejects-occupy-chicago-protesters.html Supreme Court Upholds Ordnance Prohibiting Camping & Sleeping on Public Property https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/07/supreme-court-upholds-ordinance.html Ordinance Prohibiting Homeless from Sleeping in Public Places is Unconstitutional https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2018/09/ordinance-prohibiting-homeless-from.html Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3517 --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Erin M. Monforti Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez   This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Recently, Ancel Glink attorneys Megan Mack, Erin Monforti, and Katie Nagy participated in the Planning Webcast Series hosted by the Ohio chapter of the American Planning Association and presented by the Illinois chapter. The session covers key cases impacting local governments and planning professionals, ranging from regulatory takings and impact fees to group homes, zoning regulations, and homelessness. We are pleased to share this webcast with you on Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast! What are the important planning issues in your community? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!  Resources  Planning Webcast Series, New Developments in Planning Caselaw  Mar. 13, 2025:  10th Annual APA-CMS Bar Exam Apr. 24-25, 2025:  American Planning Association – Illinois State Section Conference Credits ____   Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

The new federal administration is undertaking new immigration enforcement activities through executive orders, guidance, and more. Keri-Lyn Krafthefer and Margaret Kostopulos join Dan Bolin to discuss what local governments and employers should do when federal immigration authorities visit; how to respond to their requests for records; and the relationship between local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement. How is immigration enforcement affecting your organization? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!  --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez  This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

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 Code Statutes https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-changes-to-building-code.html  Public Act 103-0621 https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=103-0621&GA=103  Referendum Could Not Change “Manner of Selection” of Municipal Board of Ethics https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/09/referendum-could-not-change-matter-of.html  Supreme Court’s Analysis: Use of Social Media by Government Officials https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/03/supreme-courts-analysis-use-of-social.html  Court of Appeals Weighs in On Recent First Amendment Decision Issued by U.S. Supreme Court https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/10/court-of-appeals-weighs-in-on-recent.html  Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Road Impact Fees as Condition to Annexation https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/11/illinois-supreme-court-upholds-road.html  DOJ Issues New Rules on The Accessibility of Web Content https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/doj-issues-new-rules-on-accessibility.html  Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines https://www.access-board.gov/prowag/  General Assembly Sends Major Changes to Sales Tax Laws to the Governor https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/06/general-assembly-sends-major-changes-to.html Credits   ____   Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Erin M. Monforti Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith   This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

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 in elections themselves with their own referenda and public questions. To help listeners tackle these issues, Ancel Glink’s Erin Monforti and Katie Nagy  update a classic Quorum Forum election special, featuring insight from equity partner Keri-Lyn Krafthefer! What issues does your local government face during election season? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com.  Resources ­­­­_____   2025 State Board of Elections “Running for Office” Directory https://www.elections.il.gov/RunningForOffice.aspx?MID=rOlNCTNZd9A%3d  It’s Time to Establish Elected Officials’ Compensation for Terms Starting in 2025 https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/08/its-time-to-establish-elected-officials.html  Special Considerations about Establishing Compensation of Elected Officials https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/08/special-considerations-about.html  Election Calendar Changes for Spring 2025 Elections https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/07/election-calendar-changes-for-spring.html  2024 Local Government Law Institute https://www.iicle.com/lgli24  IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference https://www.ilparksconference.com/  Credits ____    Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Erin M. Monforti Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

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 updates, along with insight from our attorneys on their experience attending and presenting at the conference. -- Resources -- Regulating Election and Campaign Signs https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/08/regulating-election-and-campaign-signs.html In the Zone: Supreme Court Holds that Legislatively Enacted Impact Fees Are Not Exempt from Nollan and Dolan https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-supreme-court-holds-that.html Supreme Court Upholds Ordinance Prohibiting Camping & Sleeping on Public Property https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/07/supreme-court-upholds-ordinance.html In the Zone: Court Rejects “Class of One” Equal Protection Lawsuit in Land Use Case https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-court-rejects-class-of-one.html Approval of Contract Extending Beyond Mayor’s Term a Valid Exercise of Home Rule Authority https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/04/approval-of-contract-extending-beyond.html In the Zone: Seventh Circuit Rejects Challenge to Local Sign Regulations https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/09/in-zone-seventh-circuit-rejects.html GovLove: A podcast about local government https://elgl.org/govlove/ -- Credits -- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Tyler J. Smith Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

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 Monforti, Derke Price, and Maulik Sharma discuss key issues surrounding contracts, liability, and tort immunity in Illinois. Share your thoughts and questions with podcast@ancelglink.com  Resources ­­­­_____ Illinois Supreme Court Resources: Restatement (2d) of Torts Section 414 https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Resources/286ab8ed-592c-477e-8364-febf7d1a9e4c/55.00.pdf  Andrews v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago https://law.justia.com/cases/illinois/supreme-court/2019/124283.html  Lee v. Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. https://casetext.com/case/lee-v-six-flags-theme-parks Rangel v. Brookhaven Constructors https://casetext.com/case/rangel-v-brookhaven-constructors-inc  Bokodi v. Foster Wheeler Robbins, Inc. https://casetext.com/case/bokodi-v-foster-wheeler-robbins  NRPA 2024 Annual Conference https://conference.nrpa.org/  2024 APA-IL State Conference https://www.ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt/sp/state-conference  ­____ Credits  ____  Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

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 the conversation with ELGL’s Meredith Reynolds Lauren Palmer, Ben Kittelson on GovLove:  https://elgl.org/podcast-grants-pass-v-johnson-and-a-utopian-california-city-govlove-island/ Questions? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!  --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez  This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers