On April 30, Governor Pritzker issued Illinois’ second stay-at-home order which will remain in effect through May 30. The Order represents the first step in the process to reopen the State during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health crisis. […]
The CARES Act’s Impact on Higher Ed Students
May 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education recently issued guidance on the use of Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) funds under the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The guidance consists of a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) addressing emergency […]
Spring break abroad, prom, senior night, senior breakfast, baccalaureate, awards night, and walking across the stage at graduation in front of faculty, family, and friends. The list of events that Illinois high school seniors will miss with school buildings closed […]
Secretary DeVos Rejects Extensive Waivers to Special Education Requirements, Leaving Core of IDEA Intact
April 29, 2020
Originally posted on our Special Education Law Insights Blog. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, no formal flexibility has been granted to schools to deviate from State and federal special education requirements. However, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic […]
WTTW Announces New Series: Stay Home. Hit Play.
April 29, 2020
In an effort to provide you with positive, non-legal coronavirus disease (COVID-19) news, we are delighted to share with you a new series launching on WTTW titled Stay Home. Hit Play. WTTW is partnering with Mayor Lori Lightfoot to provide […]
IDHR’s Model Anti-Harassment Training A Reminder to Illinois Employers to Complete Training by December 31
April 29, 2020
Last summer, the Illinois General Assembly enacted SB 7, which introduced sweeping changes to Illinois law intended to combat sexual harassment. One of the new mandates included in that legislation was a requirement that all employers provide annual anti-harassment training […]
Several County governments have taken steps to move the due dates for property tax payments or have eliminated the penalty provisions for taxpayers who do not pay taxes on time. To date, we are aware of four counties that have […]
States may now apply for their share of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSERS) Fund – the $13.2 billion fund under the CARES Act that will be allocated to states based on the proportions of Title IA funds […]