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Monday, August 13, 2018

Top 10 Posts of 2018 To-Date


It's been awhile since we've done a "top 10" list of the most popular blog posts. Today, we highlight the 10 most read posts of 2018, to-date, with a few updates:

Bill Would Prohibit Use of Public Funds For Employee Professional Development and Training Expenses

Update: This was by far the most read post of 2018, and the one that generated quite a bit of feedback from Illinois government officials and employees. As of 8/6/18, this bill doesn't seem to be active since it was referred to committee on 1/16/18. 

President's Blocking of Twitter Users Found Unconstitutional

Update: The White House unblocked the Twitter users following this ruling, but also appealed the decision, so stay tuned for a follow up.

Bill Proposes Local Government Email Act

Update: This bill had sat in committee since April until a couple of weeks ago when a new co-sponsor was added so there may be some life to this bill.

New OMA and FOIA Bills Introduced

Update: Neither of these bills have seen any activity or movement since April/May.

Teacher Fired for Social Media Posts About Student

Police Officers' Emails on Private Devices Subject to FOIA

Alderman Texts and Emails on Private Devices Not Subject to FOIA

City Not Liable for Flooding on Residents' Property

Court Dismisses Free Speech Lawsuit Involving Employee's Social Media

New Law Allows Website Posting for Prevailing Wage Ordinances


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