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We have a quorum! In this special 100th episode, we
celebrate a major milestone by hosting a special live recording from Ancel
Glink’s Chicago headquarters. Our featured guest is our esteemed friend and
colleague, Julie Tappendorf, who joins us on the eve of her retirement to
reflect on her distinguished career in local government law. Julie is a
prolific writer and counselor helping local governments across Illinois with
land use, social media, legal compliance, and more. In this career
retrospective, Julie shares the professional lessons she learned along her
journey—from her early days in military intelligence to becoming a

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Continue Reading 100: Lessons from a Local Government Law Career

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…
Continue Reading 99: New Laws for the New Year

In this episode, Ancel Glink’s Tyler Smith and Eugene Bolotnikov
discuss options for local governments to navigate the current regulatory
landscape of e-bikes and e-scooters. The discussion aims to help communities
address concerns regarding public safety while providing some clarity to the
owners and operators of these vehicles. Tyler and Eugene recently presented on
this topic at the 2025 APA-IL State
Conference, delving into the regulatory options available to
communities in Illinois.

Special Segment: Public Comment Live from the APA-IL
Conference

  • The episode includes a
    public comment segment featuring a live question and answer session
    focused on e-bike and

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Continue Reading 98: E-Bikes and E-Scooters at the APA-IL State Conference

In this episode, Ancel Glink Partner David S. Silverman, FAICP, provides an in-depth breakdown of the essential components and negotiation strategies for drafting effective Redevelopment Agreements (RDAs) from his presentation at the Southland Development Authority’s TIF Talk training session. David explains that the RDAs serve as a clear roadmap for the project, governing everything from development specifics to the flow of incentives and guarantees, requiring an internal logic that ensures it remains understandable for potentially decades. How is your organization approaching economic development agreements? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!

Resources:
Ancel Glink at the APA-IL State Conference
• “Municipal…
Continue Reading 97: Anatomy of a Redevelopment Agreement

On the latest episode of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast, Dan Bolin and Alex Cambiazo put legal analysis to the test in “Artificial Intelligence v. Alex Intelligence!” Dan plays AI-generated summaries of recent, critical cases affecting local governments and employers, and Alex provides expert insights, corrections, and key takeaways from her own legal summaries. How is the shifting legal landscape affecting your organization? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!

Cases Discussed:• Undercover Officer Misconduct: Veronica Hinton v. The City of Chicago; Matthew O. Bryant; John Doe – Clarifying when an officer’s private actions fall “under color of state law” and the implications…
Continue Reading 96: Case Law Update

To celebrate the release of the 2025 Newly Elected Officials Guide, we’re re-releasing one of our most popular episodes, “Tips for Newly Elected Officials”!
“The 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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Continue Reading Recess: Tips for Newly Elected Officials

The General Assembly
recently concluded its spring session and Ancel Glink’s Eugene Bolotnikov joins
us to talk about recent legislation local government should know, including
updates on veteran housing, grant opportunities for libraries, law enforcement
hiring practices and more . What new laws are you following? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!

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Credits

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

Executive Producers:
Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

Chair: Tyler J. Smith

Engineers: Ricardo Perez

This podcast is provided
as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is
intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not
Continue Reading 95: Legislative Update

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 podcast@ancelglink.com!—Resources—Supreme Court Upholds Ordinance Prohibiting Camping & Sleeping on Public Propertyhttp://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/07/supreme-court-upholds-ordinance.htmlSupreme Court Holds that Legislatively Enacted Impact Fees are Not Exempt from Nollan and Dolanhttps://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-supreme-court-holds-that.html—Credits—Producer: Daniel J. BolinExecutive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn KraftheferChair: Daniel J. BolinEngineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo PerezThis…
Continue Reading 94: Recent Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Community Development

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 Ancel
Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast! Email your land use and zoning questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!

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Continue Reading 93: 2025 APA-CMS Bar Exam

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 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 podcast@ancelglink.com!—Resources—Public Act 103-0899https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=103-0899&GA=103Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity
Acthttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=2062Swart, et al. v. City of Chicago, 440 F.Supp. 926…
Continue Reading Episode 92: Not In My Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities

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 podcast@ancelglink.com!
Resources
Planning Webcast Series, New Developments in
Planning Caselaw
Mar.
Continue Reading 91: New Developments in Planning Caselaw

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 podcast@ancelglink.com!

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Credits
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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
Engineers: Ricardo Perez
This podcast is provided as a service to our public and…
Continue Reading 90: Immigration Enforcement

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 podcast@ancelglink.com. Happy Holidays!

Resources

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In the Zone: Changes to Building Code Statutes

https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-changes-to-building-code.html

Public Act 103-0621

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=103-0621&GA=103

Referendum Could Not Change “Manner of Selection” of Municipal Board of
Ethics

https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/09/referendum-could-not-change-matter-of.html

Supreme Court’s Analysis: Use of Social Media by Government Officials

https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/03/supreme-courts-analysis-use-of-social.html

Court of Appeals Weighs in On Recent First Amendment Decision …
Continue Reading 89: New Year, New Legislation and Recent Decisions

The
holiday season is around the corner, and 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 Erin Monforti and Katie Nagy  revisit a classic election special from 2018,
featuring insight from equity partner Keri-Lyn
Krafthefer!
What issues does your local government

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Continue Reading 88: Election Special

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.

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Resources

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Regulating Election and Campaign Signs

https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/08/regulating-election-and-campaign-signs.html

In the Zone: Supreme Court Holds that Legislatively
Enacted Impact Fees Are Not Exempt from Nollan and Dolan

https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-supreme-court-holds-that.html

Supreme Court Upholds …
Continue Reading 87: Back to School at the 2024 APA-IL State Conference

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 podcast@ancelglink.com

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Illinois Supreme Court Resources: Restatement (2d) of Torts Section 414

https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Resources/286ab8ed-592c-477e-8364-febf7d1a9e4c/55.00.pdf

Andrews v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater …
Continue Reading 86: Contracts, Liability & Tort Immunity