LGDF Reduction - It's a Problem!
Posted from Legislative on Friday March 12, 2010
The Illinois General Assembly has heard from Governor Quinn on his budget plan. The Illinois Municipal League and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus are asking you to communicate with the Governor and the Legislature. More

Local Government Distributive Fund 30% Reduction
Posted from Legislative on Wednesday March 10, 2010
In his budget address to the General Assembly, Governor Quinn announced his plans, which includes reductions to LGDF from 10% to 7%. More

Statehouse Briefing - March 11, 2010
Posted from Legislative on Friday March 12, 2010
FOIA Exemption Passes House, Pension Credit Purchase, Manning Flexibility, Restrictions on "Personal Records", Annexation Requirements, Voluntary Annexation Approval, Firefighting Hiring Mandates, Red Light Camera Hearing. More

Governor Quinn Proposes Cutting State-Shared Municipal Revenue
Posted from Legislative on Friday March 12, 2010
Podcast on Governor Quinn's proposal to cut state-shared municipal revenue by 30%. More

MFY 2011 State Shared Municipal Revenue Estimates
Posted from Resources on Thursday March 11, 2010
Municipal Fiscal Year 2011 and Calendar Year 2010 Estimates of State Shared Municipal Revenue. More

Non-Highway Vehicle Legislation Clears the Senate
Posted from Legislative on Thursday March 11, 2010
SB 3629 was approved by the Senate. This legislation clarifies the powers municipalities have in regulating non-highway vehicles. More

Illinois Public Radio Airs Story on FOIA Legislation
Posted from Legislative on Wednesday March 10, 2010
On March 8, 2010, Illinois Public Radio broadcast a story concerning the Freedom of Information Act and recent legislation to make changes to that law. 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 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

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

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