94: Recent Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Community Development
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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 ! --- Resources --- Supreme Court Upholds Ordinance Prohibiting Camping & Sleeping on Public Property Supreme Court Holds that Legislatively Enacted Impact Fees are Not Exempt from Nollan and Dolan --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive...
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93: 2025 APA-CMS Bar Exam
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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...
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92: Not In My Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities
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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 , , and 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 ! --- Resources --- Public Act 103-0899 Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act Swart, et al....
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91: New Developments in Planning Caselaw
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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 ! Resources Planning...
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90: Immigration Enforcement
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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 ! --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie...
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89: New Year, New Legislation and Recent Decisions
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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 . Happy Holidays! Resources _____ In the Zone: Changes to Building Code Statutes Public Act 103-0621 Referendum Could Not Change “Manner of Selection” of Municipal Board of Ethics Supreme Court’s Analysis: Use of Social Media by Government Officials Court of Appeals Weighs in On...
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88: Election Special
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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 and update a classic Quorum Forum election special, featuring insight from equity partner ! What issues does your...
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87: Back to School at the 2024 APA-IL State Conference
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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 In the Zone: Supreme Court Holds that Legislatively Enacted Impact Fees Are Not...
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86: Contracts, Liability & Tort Immunity
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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 Resources _____ Illinois Supreme Court Resources: Restatement (2d) of...
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Recess: Supreme Court Rules on Homelessness
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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: Questions? Email us at ! --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair:...
info_outlineThe Quorum Forum hotline is open and Ancel Glink attorneys called with their tips and congratulations for newly and not-so-newly elected local government officials in Illinois. Adam Simon, Erin Monforti, Derke Price, Julie Tappendorf, and Dan Bolin shared helpful tips on local government meetings, public comment, working with staff, and more! What tips do you have for newly elected officials? Call us at 312.604.9185!
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