The Illinois Appellate Court’s recent decision in Balzer v. Metra 2026 IL App (1st) 232227 provides public bodies clarity on a FOIA issue that, until now, has been up for debate – When is an emailed FOIA request...
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Attorney Spotlight: Alexandra Wilson Tuman
Jan 29, 2026
Alexandra Wilson Tuman is an associate attorney in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in Morristown, New Jersey. Alexandra focuses her practice on various litigation and corporate insurance matters. She is dedicated to...
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act: Key Provisions and Impacts for Local Governments
Jan 15, 2026
On December 16, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed a new transit funding bill known as “The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act” (NITA) into law. The bill will go into effect on June 1, 2026. The full text of the law can
The Illinois Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) recently found itself on the wrong side of a decision by the First District Appellate Court of Illinois in Cumberland Acquisition, LLC v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, 2025 IL App...
Disagreements can arise during HOA meetings, but careful preparation and proper planning can help ensure a more civil and orderly discussion. Board meetings do not have to be long, unproductive, or contentious. Whether your...
Permission to Speak Freely: Illinois Appellate Court Puts Due Process Power Back Into the Hands of Municipalities
Dec 30, 2025
The Illinois Appellate Court has recently clarified a longstanding requirement for special use permit hearings. Following the 2002 decision in People ex rel. Klaeren v. Village of Lisle, many municipalities assumed that all...