The Public Access Counselor (PAC) of the Illinois Attorney General’s office recently issued two binding opinions addressing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, the opinions found two public entities violated FOIA by improperly applying for the “trade secrets” exemption […]
The Chicago City Council passed the new Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance by a unanimous vote earlier today, as reported by the Chicago Sun Times. The text of the ordinance is available here: Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance There have been some […]
Update: Application of New Tenure Rules Under PERA
July 24, 2019
As we discussed in an alert in December, with PERA’s full implementation on September 1, 2016, new tenure rules are in effect in Illinois. ISBE guidance suggests that for those districts with a PERA implementation date of September 1, 2016, the […]
The Evaluation Was Supposed to Happen When?! Timing of Special Ed Evaluations Over the Summer
July 22, 2019
Originally posted on our Special Education Law Insights Blog It’s a nightmare scenario: You come back to school rested after a well-deserved summer break to find a parent complaining that their child should have been evaluated over the summer and had an IEP […]
The Evaluation Was Supposed to Happen When?! Timing of Special Ed Evaluations Over the Summer
July 22, 2019
It’s a nightmare scenario: You come back to school rested after a well-deserved summer break to find a parent complaining that their child should have been evaluated over the summer and had an IEP in place on the first day […]
Partnership with Dewey School of Excellence
July 20, 2019
We have had an ongoing partnership with the Dewey School of Excellence, a Chicago public school in the Englewood neighborhood, for approximately four years. In the last year, we have held several events benefiting Dewey, including organizing a school supply […]
For the second year in a row, 100% of Franczek attorneys participated in the annual Investing in Justice fundraising campaign. As the charitable arm of the CBA, The Chicago Bar Foundation brings the legal community together to improve access to […]
Community Investment
July 19, 2019
Franczek is committed to giving back to the community. Our work is very tied to the Chicagoland area and we recognize the importance of contributing to it. We utilize our financial resources and the time, energy, and talent of individuals […]