United Counties Council of Illinois (UCCI) News

President Trump Commutes Sentence of Former Governor Blagojevich

2/18/2020

Release from prison for Blagojevich … but conviction stands.

New Senate President Elected

1/21/2020

Senator Don Harmon Elected President of the Illinois Senate

NACo Director of Membership Meets with UCCI Membership

11/19/2019

'Making the Most of your NACo Membership' ... Kimberly Hall, Director of Membership

Governor's Appearance Kicks Off UCCI Fall Conference

10/29/2019

Governor Pritzker Keynotes UCCI Fall Conference Banquet honoring the Class of 2019 UCCI/University of Illinois Leadership Academy

New Law Prohibits Employers from Asking for Wage History

10/3/2019

Illinois Equal Pay Act now bans employers and employment agencies from asking about applicants' past wage and compensation histories.

Congresswoman Bustos' Request for FEMA Disaster Declaration Approved

9/20/2019

Illinois Counties ... 27 so far, are now eligible to apply for Public Assistance program grants

Added Money for Illinois Court to Benefit Local Governments

9/5/2019

Illinois General Assembly allocates financial resources to fully reimburse counties for salaries and probation services.

Local Officials Day at the Illinois State Fair

6/18/2019

State Treasurer to host Local Officials Day on Saturday, August 17th.

General Assembly Adjourns until Fall Veto Session

5/28/2019

Successful end to Spring Legislative Session for Governor

Amendments to the Prevailing Wage Act Become Effective June 1, 2019

5/23/2019

Update available on Public Act 100-1177 amendments to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.

UCCI Names New Executive Committee Member

5/22/2019

Samuel L. Newton is selected to serve on Executive Committee

Preliminary Capital Infrastructure Plan Released

5/17/2019

"Rebuild Illinois" ... Preliminary draft of the Governor's six-year, $41.5 billion capital plan presented to lawmakers.

NACo Training Opportunities for UCCI Member Counties

3/29/2019

The National Association of Counties (NAC0) is offering new UCCI member counties the opportunity to attend training programs at no cost.

Timeline Gets Tight for 2020 Census

3/26/2019

The 2020 census is coming in a matter of months, not years, and time is running out for counties to be ready.

2019 Prevailing Wage Rates Revised

3/13/2019

State revises prevailing wage rates for 2019.

Governor Signs Minimum Wage Bill

2/19/2019

Illinois to phase in $15 minimum wage by 2025

2019 Leadership Academy

1/15/2019

Applications are now being accepted for the Class of 2019 Leadership Academy

Open Meetings Act UPDATE

11/14/2018

Illinois Attorney General issues Public Access Opinion 18-015 on October 30, 2018 ... Open Meetings Act/Discussion of Duties/Salaries of Elected Officials in Closed Session

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Unions ... Janus vs AFSCME Council 31

6/27/2018

Illinois State Worker wins U.S. Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of 'fair share' union fees

Supreme Court gives OK to collecting tax on internet sales

6/22/2018

Win for Counties in Supreme Court Sales Tax Decision ... as Supreme Court overturns "physical presence" standard in major sales tax collection case

Illinois Noxious Weed Law

5/23/2018

Noxious Weed Law Administrative Provisions and Forms

Practical Guide to County Government Law Updated - Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4

5/3/2018

Login to your ebook account now to see the updated content related to county governance in Chapter One, ordinances/resolutions in Chapter Two, reapportionment of county board districts in Chapter Three, and vacancies in office in Chapter Four of the Practical Guide to County Government Law.

Now Available ... Designed specifically for counties, Model Ordinance and Model Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment

12/12/2017

Governmental units have until January 16, 2018 to adopt an ordinance or resolution establishing a policy to prohibit sexual harassment