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Our Village has a resident that files FOIA requests once per week and the work to produce the documents has begun to take more and more of staff's time. Is it ever okay not to respond to a FOIA request?

A: No. Surprisingly, the most common formal opinion issued by the Public Access Counselor is that a public body violates FOIA by ignoring a request (as well as the PAC's request for review!). The most recent formal opinion, Public Access Opinion 18-011, was released September 10, 2018.

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Economic Development For Municipal Officials (PDF 1070KB)
This handbook describes the various legal tools Illinois municipalities can use to encourage economic development.

Handbook for Newly Elected Officials (PDF 4129KB)
Our Newly Elected Officials Guide is designed to provide information and guidance on various laws and procedures to newly-elected officials of all local governments. (Updated 2021)

304 Questions That Have Actual Answers (PDF 1559KB)
In this handbook, we list the 304 questions about local government issues that you always wanted to know…with actual answers.

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Economic Development For Municipal Officials (PDF 1070KB)
This handbook describes the various legal tools Illinois municipalities can use to encourage economic development.

304 Questions That Have Actual Answers (PDF 1559KB)
In this handbook, we list the 304 questions about local government issues that you always wanted to know…with actual answers.

Tort Immunity Handbook (PDF 2396KB)
This handbook describes the federal and state immunities available to local governments and contains practical tips to reduce both the severity and frequency of personal injury claims.(Updated 2018)

Municipal Annexation Handbook (PDF 6352KB)
This handbook provides an overview of methods of annexation and a detailed discussion of the benefits of annexation agreements. (Updated 2017)

Lien on Me: Using Liens to Collect Municipal Debt and Expenditures (PDF 13069KB)
This handbook discusses in detail all of the statutory liens which Illinois municipalities can place on the property of individuals who owe the municipality money.

10 Things You Need to Know About 14 Local Government Issues (PDF 3525KB)
This handbook highlights 10 issues important to all local governments such as labor relations, litigation, tort immunity, worker's compensation, and zoning, among others.

Labor Law for Public Employers, Large and Small (PDF 10915KB)
This handbook provides a primer to local government officials on the laws and policies that govern collective bargaining and other employment-related matters. (Updated 2013)

Zoning Tools of the Trade (PDF 2313KB)
This handbook provides a practical explanation of the way in which a request for zoning moves its way through an Illinois municipality.

Zoning Administration Handbook (PDF 2502KB)
Among the most important powers that may be exercised by municipalities, as well as counties, are zoning powers.