In a recent decision, the Illinois Supreme Court reviewed commonly used contract language regarding the Prevailing Wage Act. This decision should put public bodies on notice to carefully review bid, purchase order, and other contract documents related to projects involving public works that implicate the Prevailing Wage Act. […]
We are delighted to announce that Franczek P.C. has been recognized by Chambers and Partners as among the leading Labor & Employment law firms in Illinois. Chambers is widely recognized as one of the most detailed reviewers of law […]
A little over a year ago, in Dynak v. Board of Education of Wooddale School District 7, the Illinois Supreme Court put to rest the argument about the timing of paid sick leave related to the birth of a child […]
Earlier this week, on June 1, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker re-issued and amended Executive Order 2020-47 to provide more flexibility to preK-12 schools seeking to offer full-time in-person instruction. The order allows students and vaccinated staff to maintain physical distancing […]
Originally posted to our Special Education Insights Blog. On May 30, 2021, the Illinois legislature passed HB219, which will further restrict the use of time out and physical restraint in Illinois schools. The legislation will take effect upon signature by Governor Pritzker. You […]
Originally posted to our Special Education Insights Blog. Just hours before the conclusion of the spring legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly passed two bills that will significantly impact students who receive services until age 22. The first, HB40, impacts students who turn […]
Illinois General Assembly Approves Refund Recapture Levy for Certain Property Tax Refunds
June 1, 2021
Yesterday the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 508 (SB 508). SB 508 creates a new Section 18-233 in the Property Tax Code amending the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) to allow taxing districts to increase their extensions in […]
Yes, but not like last fall. On May 19, 2021, the Illinois State Board of Education adopted a Resolution Supporting In-Person Learning. The Resolution points to a definite shift to return the vast majority of students to learning in-person and […]