Farewell, 2025—and a warm welcome to the New Year! In this
holiday episode, the Quorum Forum podcast hosts its annual tradition of
revisiting new legislation and case law that local government listeners should
know for 2026. Ancel Glink attorneys Erin Monforti, Katie Nagy and Alexis Carter captained teams
of Ancel Glink attorneys in a competition to leave the most messages about new
laws on the Quorum Forum hotline. Who will win? Our listeners, of course! The
episode provides critical updates on laws taking effect (or possibly taking
effect) in 2026, including Open Meetings Act amendments, Freedom of Information
Act amendments, a law restricting local parking requirements near transit, and
more! Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com.
Happy Holidays!
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Resources
• Illinois General Assembly Passes Bill Amending OMA and FOIA
• In the Zone: General Assembly Sends “People Over Parking Act to
the Governor
• Public Act 104-0078: Amendments to Military Leave Act
• Public Act 104-0171: Amendments to Victims’ Economic Security
and Safety Act
• Public Act 104-0076: Amendments to Nursing Mothers in the
Workplace Act
• Public Act 104-0193: Amendments to Employee Blood and Organ
Donation Leave Act
• Public Act 104-0259: Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act
• Workers Compensation Benefits Barred Where Pension Board Denied
Line-of-Duty Benefits
• Public Act 104-0364: Amendments to Interstate Mutual Emergency
Aid Act
• Public Act 104-0097: Amendments to Counties Code, Municipal
Code
• Bill Requiring Local Libraries to Stock “Opioid Antagonists”
Passes Both Houses of General Assembly
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Credits
Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Erin M. Monforti
Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith
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information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal
advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers