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Episodes
- 105: Anatomy of a Redevelopment Agreement (Part 2)
This episode of Quorum Forum delves into the financial and practical aspects of economic development agreements, focusing on how municipalities can structure deals to bridge financial gaps and ensure project feasibility. Panelists discuss…
- 104: Not in my Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities
Ancel Glink attorneys Tyler Smith, Eugene Bolotnikov, and Katie Nagy discuss regulating controversial park activities. Topics include e-bikes, e-scooters, public camping regulations, and pickleball noise, with insights from the 2026 IAPD/I…
- 103: Zoning, Preemption, and Housing: Navigating the BUILD Plan
In episode 103 of Quorum Forum, attorneys Erin Monforti, David Silverman, and Greg Jones analyze Governor Pritzker's BUILD Plan. They examine its proposals for housing development, including potential limitations on local zoning authority,…
- 102: Web Accessibility
In episode 102 of Quorum Forum, Jamie Wilkey and Katie Nagy discuss the Department of Justice's final rule on web accessibility under Title II of the ADA. The discussion covers new requirements for state and local governments regarding web…
- 101: Navigating AI's Impact on the Modern Workplace
This episode discusses the impact of AI on the modern workplace, focusing on the legal landscape, bias mitigation, and labor relations. It covers federal and state regulations, union negotiations for AI safeguards, and best practices for e…
- 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 joi…
- 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 at…
- 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 regardi…
- 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 Sout…
- 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 lo…
- 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 tip…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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 plann…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 s…
- 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…
- 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 governme…
- 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 plann…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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! Wha…
- 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 Cer…
- 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…
- 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 i…
- 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 faci…
- 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 a…
- 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 p…
- 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 review…
- 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 thi…
- 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…
- 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 r…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 nat…
- 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 defi…
- 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…
- 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 Boli…
- 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 plannin…
- 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 podcast@ancel…
- 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. E…
- 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…
- 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 populat…
- Recess: Parliamentary Procedures
Newly-elected and not-so-newly elected officials need to know how to do business at local government meetings. That's why Ancel Glink's Steve Mahrt and Eugene Bolotnikov joined the Illinois Association of County Board Members to review par…
- Recess: Local Gov Procurement
We're revisiting popular Quorum Forum podcast episodes this summer and this month we're revisiting "Quorum Forum 24: Local Government Procurement." This is a timely episode to revisit as the General Assembly recently amended the competitiv…
- Recess: Recreational Cannabis
After four years, Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast is taking a brief recess to listen back to some of our more popular episodes. Two years ago, the Illinois General Assembly approved recreational cannabis, bringing sweeping changes to lo…
- 64: APA - CMS Bar Exam 2022
We're celebrating four years of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast at the APA-CMS Bar Exam, a realistic simulated law school experience for planners and land use professionals. Recorded live at the Haymarket Pub and Brewery on April 6, 202…
- 63: Statement Of Economic Interests
Many local government officers and employees are required to file a statement of economic interests each year and the new questions on this year's form are causing confusion for many filers. However, a careful review of the definitions in…