Episode 92: Not In My Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities
Release Date: 04/03/2025
Episode 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:...
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85: ADA Reasonable Accommodations
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When does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require an employer to make reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability? On the latest episode of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast, attorneys Katie Nagy and Daiana Mann discuss the interactive process between employers and employees and how remote work may be a change in the work environment that enables an employee with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities. Email your questions to ! --- Resources --- 1. Municipal Minute, Court Upholds Injunction Against Water Shut Off to Mobile...
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84: Legislative Update
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The General Assembly recently concluded its spring session and Ancel Glink’s joins us to talk about recent legislation local government should know, including updates on the grocery tax, small wireless facilities, and more! What new laws are you following? Email us at ! provides that groceries will be generally exempt from taxation; that local counties and municipalities will be authorized to impose a 1% sales tax on groceries; and that non-home rule municipalities will be able to impose an additional sales tax. provides that any taxing districts with websites...
info_outlinePark 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 [email protected]!
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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
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Credits
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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
Chair: Erin M. Monforti
Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez
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