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IML has created a dedicated webpage, iml.org/grocerytax, with additional information including data about the estimated financial impact of the proposed grocery tax elimination by municipality. The webpage will be updated regularly with additional resources. View the webpage here ... May 1, 2024 Edition of IML’s Legal Bulletin The May edition of the Legal Bulletin provides cases from the U.S. Supreme Court, Illinois Appellate Courts and Illinois Attorney General, as well as information concerning crime-free housing prohibition legislation and new IML educational resources. Read the Bulletin ... 2024 Proposed Legislation Imposing Local Preemption Every year, the Illinois Municipal League (IML) strives to Educate, Advocate and Empower the elected and appointed officials of the 1,294 cities, villages and towns throughout Illinois. One way we educate and advocate for our members is by providing reports on state legislation emphasizing the impact they have on municipal governments. Read the Preemption Report ... 2024 Proposed State Mandates Report Each year, legislators in the Illinois General Assembly introduce proposals that would impose or expand unfunded state mandates on 1,294 cities, villages and towns throughout Illinois. The additional costs incurred by the imposition of new mandates, in conjunction with existing mandates, present an overwhelming financial and administrative challenge for municipal governments. Read the State Mandates report ... Legal Bulletins Archived Posts May 1, 2024 Edition of IML’s Legal Bulletin April 1, 2024 Edition of IML’s Legal Bulletin March 1, 2024 Edition of IML’s Legal Bulletin February 1, 2024 Edition of IML’s Legal Bulletin Read more... Archived Legal Posts April 1, 2024 Edition of IML’s Legal Bulletin IML Memo: Statement of Economic Interests Form IML Lobby Day 2024 IML Request for Proposals – Production of Pension Training Videos Lead Service Line Replacement Survey March 1, 2024 Edition of IML’s Legal Bulletin Illinois Municipal Policy Journal - Volume 8 2024 IML’s Spring Municipal Attorneys Seminar Registration Read more... Sexual Harassment Prevention Resources Read more... 2024 Municipal Calendar May Duties Duties that are required to be performed in May and notice of upcoming duties. Read the Calendar ... Education Resources Visit the IML Education Resources Website... Ordinances & Policies Online Codes Ordinances, Code Provisions and Policies Model Ordinances Model ordinances are created and distributed by the Illinois Municipal League. Model and Sample Policies Model policies are created and distributed by the Illinois Municipal League. Also find sample employee handbooks from municipalities around the State. Sample Ordinances & Code Provisions Sample ordinances and code provisions are gathered from municipalties throughout Illinois. They are categorized for your convenience. Online Codes Click on the appropriate link below to browse and search the available online codified ordinances of Illinois municipalities. American Legal Publishing Code Publishing Company General Code Municode Frequently Asked Legal Questions Go to Legal FAQs... Criminal Justice and Policing Reforms Resources Read more... Adult-Use Cannabis Resources More information... Municipal Case Law Browse opinion summaries by topic, court/jurisdiction, or year; or use the search function. Browse by topic Browse by court/jurisdiction Browse by year Browse Case Law... Amicus Briefs Amicus briefs filed with the courts by the IML in support of Illinois municipalities on matters of statewide concern. View IML’s Amicus Briefs... 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