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Quorum Forum
by Ancel Glink
"The Podcast Local Governments Need to do Business."
Episodes
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Recess: Statement of Economic Interests
Back by listener request, we're taking a brief recess to revisit one of our classic episodes on Statements of Economic Interests for local government officials and candidates. Ancel Glink's Daniel J. Bolin and Keri-Lyn J. Krafthefer break down the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act reporting...
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109: The 100-Year Legacy of Euclid
This year marks 100 years since the United States Supreme Court decided the landmark zoning case, Euclid v. Ambler Realty. In this episode, we share a recorded presentation from Ancel Glink's David Silverman, FAICP, and ZoneCo's Sean Suder, as a sneak preview of their upcoming live plenary…
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108: Election Special!
Summer of 2026 is upon us, and election season is kicking off as spirited candidates, trusted election authorities, and municipalities across Illinois seek to address a host of complex issues. Local election officials and electoral boards have many responsibilities to make elections happen, from...
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107: 2026 APA-CMS Bar Exam
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…
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106: Legislative Update
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!...
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105: Anatomy of a Redevelopment Agreement (Part 2)
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...
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104: Not in my Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities
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...
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103: Zoning, Preemption, and Housing: Navigating the BUILD Plan
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...
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102: Web Accessibility
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...
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101: Navigating AI's Impact on the Modern Workplace
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....
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100: Lessons from a Local Government Law Career
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...
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99: New Year, New Laws
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...
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98: E-Bikes and E-Scooters at the APA-IL State Conference
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…
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97: Anatomy of a Redevelopment Agreement
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....
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96: Case Law Update
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,...
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Recess: Tips for Newly Elected Officials
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...
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95: Legislative Update
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...
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94: Recent Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Community Development
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…
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93: 2025 APA-CMS Bar Exam
The American Planning Association Chicago Metro Section recently teamed up with Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast for the 10th 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...
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92: Not In My Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities
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...
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91: New Developments in Planning Caselaw
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...
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90: Immigration Enforcement
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…
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89: New Year, New Legislation and Recent Decisions
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 [email protected]. Happy Holidays!...
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88: Election Special
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...
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87: Back to School at the 2024 APA-IL State Conference
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...
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86: Contracts, Liability & Tort Immunity
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…
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Recess: Supreme Court Rules on Homelessness
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…
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85: ADA Reasonable Accommodations
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...
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84: Legislative Update
The General Assembly recently concluded its spring session and Ancel Glink's Tyler Smith joins us to talk about recent legislation local government should know, including updates on the grocery tax, small wireless facilities, and more! What new laws are you following? Email us at...
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83: Real Estate Law 101 at the National Planning Conference
Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast was at #NPC24 in Minneapolis to celebrate six years of podcasting and David Silverman's induction in to the AICP College of Fellows, the highest honor bestowed on a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. During the conference, David joined an...
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82: APA-CMS Bar Exam 2024
The American Planning Association Chicago Metro Section recently teamed up with Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast for the ninth annual "Bar Exam" planning law session, a realistic simulated law school experience testing planners and land use professionals on important planning law cases related…
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81: Local Government Law Careers
Lawyers have an important role helping local governments do business. In this episode, Ancel Glink's Dan Bolin and Katie Nagy are on the road talking about their experiences and local government law careers. Then, Jaime Such discusses an important tort immunity case local governments and cyclists...
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80: Not in my Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities
Park and recreation agencies manage many acres of public space where controversial activities sometimes take place. What authority does your organization have to address resident complaints over the location of pickleball recreational facilities, homeless individuals' and migrant populations' use...
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79: Non-Home Rule Administrative Adjudication
Public Act 103-0260, which became effective law in Illinois on January 1, 2024, authorized non-home rule municipalities to establish systems of administrative adjudication. Ancel Glink's Megan Mack joins us to review the process to adopt an adjudication system and discuss the requirements for…
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78: New Laws for the New Year
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 know for 2024. Email your questions to [email protected]. Happy Holidays! --- Resources ---...
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77: Housing Affordability at ACSP2023
David Silverman joined Dan Bolin and Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast to discuss how communities are promoting housing affordability. Recorded live at the 2023 Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Annual Conference, David reviews legal and practical approaches addressing housing...
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76: Back to School at the APA-IL State Conference
Ancel Glink attorneys recently attended the 2023 APA-IL State Conference in Naperville, presenting planning law session, providing plan commissioner training, and catching up with friends and colleagues in the planning field. Tune into this episode of Quorum Forum to hear Ancel Glink's Erin...
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75: APA-CMS Bar Exam 2023
The annual APA-CMS Bar Exam is back to celebrate the 75th episode of Ancel Gink's Quorum Forum Podcast and provide a realistic simulated law school experience for planners and land use professionals. Recorded live at the Haymarket Pub and Brewery on August 16, 2023, listen to Ancel Glink…
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Recess: APA-CMS Bar Exam 2022
This month, Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast is taking a brief recess to prepare for the 2023 APA-CMS Bar Exam by listening back to one of our more popular episodes, recorded live at the 2022 APA-CMS Bar Exam! The APA-CMS Bar Exam is a realistic simulated law school experience for planners and...
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74: New Laws
The General Assembly's spring legislative session is over and Governor Pritzker is signing and considering bills affecting local governments. Ancel Glink's Katie Nagy joins Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast to review notable new laws and possibly soon-to-be new laws. What new legislation will...
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73: 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, and Dan Bolin shared helpful tips on local government…
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72: New Employment Laws
We're celebrating five years of Quorum Forum podcast with Ancel Glink's Amber Samuelson and the Municipal Clerks of Illinois! Amber and the clerks discuss new employment laws regarding paid leave, bereavement leave, and protections for natural hair. What are the top employment law issues for your...
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71: Statement of Economic Interest
Many local government officers and employees are required to file a statement of economic interests each year and the relatively new questions on this year's form are causing confusion for many filers. However, a careful review of the definitions in the new law will make the questions easier to...
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70: Magistrate Madness (Case Law Update)
This March, we're headed from the basketball court to a court of law to hear the most important and interesting recent cases affecting local governments from Ancel Glink Today. From social media to sunshine laws, what important issues are impacting your organization? Email us,...
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69: Not in my Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities
Park agencies manage many acres of public space where sometimes controversial activities take place. What authority does your organization have to address nudity, guns, alcohol, and more? Find out as Kurt Asprooth, Megan Mack, and Dan Bolin discuss during "Not in my Park!" proudly presented by...
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68: Planning Law Cases of the Year
Ancel Glink's David Silverman, Greg Jones, and Dan Bolin join the American Planning Association's Planning Webcast Series to discuss some of their favorite planning law cases from 2022! What do you think the hottest legal issues in planning will be for 2023? Email us at [email protected]!…
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67: Ringing In The New Year with Case Law & Regulation
The Quorum Forum podcast team loves a good tradition. 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 2023. Email your questions to [email protected]. Happy Holidays! --- Resources --- Illinois...
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66: Closed Session for Litigation
The Open Meetings Act mandates public bodies hold open meetings. Ancel Glink's Kathy Kunkle and Mark Heinle join us to discuss the litigation exception to the open meetings act and what municipalities need to know to comply with the Act. Email your questions to [email protected]!…
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65: Highlights from the 2022 APA-IL State Conference
Ancel Glink loves zoning, planning, and land use law. Join us for a special episode reflecting on the 2022 APA-IL State Conference, featuring highlights shared by Ancel Glink attorneys and law clerks. Topics include sign regulations, short-term rentals, affordable housing, and much more! Email…
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Recess - Housing And Homelessness
David Silverman and Dan Bolin are back for a livestream of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast to discuss the latest on accessory dwelling units in Illinois and recent constitutional challenges to local ordinances affecting homeless populations. They also review your questions on the latest legal...
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