Quorum Forum

The American Planning Association Chicago Metro Section  recently teamed up with Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast for the 11th Annual "Bar Exam" Planning Law Session . Recorded live at Goodwin's in Chicago, this realistic, simulated law school experience tests planners and land use professionals on the latest legal precedents in wind energy, annexation, and First Amendment protections. As is tra...

The Illinois General Assembly recently concluded its spring legislative session and Ancel Glink's  Greg Jones  and  Tyler Smith  join us to talk about recent legislation local governments should know, including updates on housing grants, e-bike and e-scooter regulations, hemp regulations, and more! What new laws are your following? Email us at  podcast@ancelglink.com ! ----------------------------...

In this episode, we return to the Southland Development Authority's "TIF Talk" training series for a deep dive into the financial and practical implementation of economic development deals. Hosted by the Village of Hazel Crest, this session features  Ancel Glink's David Silverman ,  Michio Murakishi (Meech Group) , and  Terri Cox (Matanky Realty Group) .   Building on the structural overview provi...

In this episode, Ancel Glink's Tyler Smith ,  Eugene Bolotnikov , and  Katie Nagy  take the stage at the 2026  IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference . The team discusses the legal complexities of managing potentially controversial activities in public spaces, ranging from the rapid rise of e-bikes and e-scooters to the evolving landscape of public camping regulations and the "noise" issues s...

In this special meeting of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast, attorneys Erin Monforti , David Silverman , and Greg Jones break down Governor Pritzker's proposed BUILD Plan (Building up Illinois Development). This initiative intends to reduce costs and eliminate barriers to housing development , but it includes proposals that could significantly limit local authority over zoning, building codes, a...

In this episode, Jamie Wilkey, a Partner at Lauterbach & Amen , joins Ancel Glink's Katie Nagy to discuss the Department of Justice's final rule on web accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They explore the new requirements for state and local governments to ensure their web content and mobile applications are accessible to individuals with disabilities, and of...

In this episode, we share Ancel Glink attorney Melissa Hall 's recent ILCMA presentation, " Digital Decisions: Navigating AI's Impact on the Modern Workplace." Mysi examines the current legal landscape surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in labor relations and employment practices. Highlights: The Legal Landscape: Overview of federal and state regulations, including EEOC guidelines on T...

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 governm...

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 Q...

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...

  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 deve...

On the latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast, Dan Bolin and Alex Cambiazo put their case law update to the test in "Artificial Intelligence v. Alex Intelligence!" Dan plays AI-generated summaries of recent cases affecting local governments and employers, and Alex provides insights, corrections, and key takeaways from her own legal summaries. How are these legal issues affecting your...

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...

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 ! --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Ex...

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 Ord...

The American Planning Association Chicago Metro Section recently teamed up with Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast for the 10 th 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 rec...

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 Hei...

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 homele...

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...

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 ­­­­_____   In the Zone: Changes to Building Code Statutes https://municipalminute.ancelglin...

The 2025 consolidated 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...

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...

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...

Ancel Glink's Dan Bolin recently joined the Engaging Local Government Leaders' GovLove podcast to discuss Grants Pass v. Johnson , a recent Supreme Court decision affecting how local governments may address homelessness. For Quorum Forum's summer recess, we're sharing a short clip from that episode and inviting our listeners to check out the rest of the conversation with ELGL's Meredith Reynolds L...

When does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require an employer to make reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability?  On the latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast, attorneys Katie Nagy and Daiana Mann discuss the interactive process between employers and employees and how remote work may be a change in the work environment that enables an employee with a disa...