Candidates seeking local elected office in Illinois ahead of the 2027 Consolidated Election are currently in the midst of obtaining signatures in support of their petitions. Illinois requires that petition signature sheets must be original, be all of one uniform
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Avoid the Enforcement Nightmare: Illinois HOAs Best Practices for Late Fees, Violations, and Hearings
By Tressler LLP
Two recurring issues, late fees and violation enforcement, can create problems when the Association’s procedures are not clearly established or consistently followed. Late Fees Associations must ensure that their Declaration, By-Laws, and applicable Rules and Regulations (the “Governing Documents”) clearly…
Important Tweaks to OSLAD for Inclusivity
By Tressler LLP
The Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program is a state-financed grant program that provides funding assistance to local government agencies for acquisition and/or development of land for public parks and open space. Projects vary from small neighborhood parks…
Attorney Spotlight: Deja΄ L. Bryant
By Tressler LLP
Deja΄ Bryant is an associate attorney in the Professional Liability Practice Group in Tressler’s Chicago, Illinois, office. Deja΄ has experience representing a diverse range of clients, including corporations, municipalities, and individuals. With a strong background in insurance defense, Deja΄ brings…
One Leave Request, Multiple Laws: Coordinating FMLA, State Paid Leave, and Employer Policies
An employee walks into HR and says she needs time off. Maybe she is having a baby. Maybe she needs surgery, or her father is ill. The request sounds simple. The answer is not, because one absence can be covered…
FOIA Protection for Utility Infrastructure Maps and Records
By Tressler LLP
The Public Access Counselor for the Illinois Attorney General’s (“PAC”) August 21, 2026, binding opinion (Public Access Counselor Opinion 26-009) found detailed maps and GIS data were properly withheld under the exemption contained in Section 7(1)(x) of the Freedom of…
Electioneering and Campaign Signs: Coming Soon to a Parkway Near You!
By Tressler LLP
Believe it or not, the election process for April has started, so a brief reminder regarding legal restrictions on political signage is appropriate: Electioneering outside the 100-foot campaign-free zone is permitted. “Electioneering” is conduct that urges a vote for or…
Mental Health Within Reach: How Tammurra’s Act is Expanding Access to Suicide Prevention Resources
By Tressler LLP
Governor Pritzker recently signed Public Act 104-0808 (“Tammurra’s Act”) into law in an effort to make suicide hotline information more easily accessible to those who visit or receive services at various facilities across the state. The law will go into…
Open Meetings Act Reminder: Agenda Must Clearly Identify Final Action
By Tressler LLP
The Public Access Counselor for the Illinois Attorney General’s (“PAC”) July 20, 2026, binding opinion (Public Access opinion 26-007) found public bodies cannot take final action on a matter unless the agenda for an open meeting identifies the general subject…
You Used to Call Me on My Cell Phone (Before the Ban)
By Tressler LLP
On July 28, 2026, Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 104-0657, which bans wireless communication devices in public schools. The legislation requires school districts to implement a policy that bans the use of wireless communication devices during school time by the…