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Articles on Illinois Election Code

Split over meaning of service of process in Election Code needs to be resolved By Tracy Douglas Administrative Law, July 2014 The author calls on the Illinois General Assembly to amend the Election Code to define what is meant by "other parties" that must be served in addition to the electoral board as a legal entity.
Case update list Local Government Law, July 2013 Recent cases of interest to local government law attorneys.
Election Code changes affect Illinois employers By Isham R. Jones, III Labor and Employment Law, January 2006 2006 is an election year in Illinois and two recent changes in the Illinois Election Code will make it easier for workers to perform their civic duty. Both changes became effective on August 22, 2005.
Recent amendments to the election code By Jeff Jurgens Local Government Law, December 2005 On August 22, 2005, Governor Blagojevich signed House Bill 1968 into law, making several immediate changes to the Election Code.
Attorney General issues Freedom of Information Act and Election Code opinions By Lynn Patton Local Government Law, June 2005 Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently issued two opinions of interest to units of local government.
Don’t be fooled: Tips for school board candidates for the 2003 Illinois consolidated election By Anthony J. Jacob Young Lawyers Division, October 2002 With the 2003 Consolidated Election being held in April, school board candidates should be wary of being fooled by Illinois' statutory election procedures.

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