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IML has created a dedicated webpage, iml.org/grocerytax, with additional information including data about the estimated financial impact of the proposed grocery tax elimination by municipality. The webpage will be updated regularly with additional resources. View the webpage here ... IML Statehouse Briefing - May 13, 2024 The Statehouse Briefing publication is an electronic newsletter intended to provide municipal officials a regular update on various issues affecting Illinois municipalities at the state level. Since 1913, the (IML) has worked continuously for the benefit of all 1,294 cities, villages and towns in Illinois. IML provides a collective voice on issues of importance to municipal governments. Read the Briefing ... Applications Being Accepted for Service on IML Board of Directors Applications are now being accepted for (IML) member-city mayors, village presidents and town presidents who wish to be considered for election to the IML Board of Directors. The deadline to apply is May 17, 2024. Submit an application today... 2024 Proposed Legislation Imposing Local Preemption Every year, the (IML) strives to Educate, Advocate and Empower the elected and appointed officials of the 1,294 cities, villages and towns throughout Illinois. One way we educate and advocate for our members is by providing reports on state legislation emphasizing the impact they have on municipal governments. Read the Preemption Report ... 2024 Proposed State Mandates Report Each year, legislators in the Illinois General Assembly introduce proposals that would impose or expand unfunded state mandates on 1,294 cities, villages and towns throughout Illinois. The additional costs incurred by the imposition of new mandates, in conjunction with existing mandates, present an overwhelming financial and administrative challenge for municipal governments. Read the State Mandates report ... Education Resources Visit the IML Education Resources Website... Consolidated Pension Investment Funds Public Act 101-0610 Illinois Firefighters’ Pension Investment Fund Illinois Police Officers’ Pension Investment Fund IML Pension Reform Resources Visit the Civility Pledge Website... IML Fact Sheets As a resource, IML regularly creates fact sheets to provide more detailed information about specific issues. IML’s fact sheet inventory includes municipal revenues, public safety pension fund consolidation and much more. View IML Fact Sheets... As a way to expand posting municipal notices in the public forum, IML has created a dedicated website, LocalPublicNotices.org, where municipalities (only) can post public notices easily and efficiently online. LocalPublicNotices.org is a free, searchable, public database. Notices can be posted via text or PDF, to the dedicated webpage at no cost to the municipality. Visit LocalPublicNotices.org... Find the answers to the most common questions IML receives. If you cannot find the answer to your specific question, please fill out the contact form, and we will respond promptly. Find answers to your questions... GrantFinder – Available Exclusively for IML Members As a benefit to our members, the (IML) is pleased to launch GrantFinder – a comprehensive tool that makes searching for grant funds fast, easy and effective. Best of all, there’s no cost to IML members. Learn more and enroll online… IML Classifieds Submitting an IML Classified Ad is easy. Follow this link to fill out the form to post an employment ad, for sale or wanted listing or RFP. Please include as much information as possible, including your contact and billing information. View our General Classified Ads Information page for additional information. We also have an FAQ page that lists many common questions regarding our ad service. Continue to the link below to view current listings. View IML Classified Ads... Capitol Updates Illinois EPA Announces $44 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Illinois EPA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for New Year of Residential Sharps Collection Program Illinois Governor’s Mansion Announces Additional Art Tour Availability Illinois EPA Releases Second Funding Opportunity for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program State and County Announce $250 Million Commitment to Help Close Budget Gap in Asylum Seeker Response Gov. Pritzker Announces Additional Funding to Municipalities to Support Asylum Seekers More Capitol Updates... Membership Matters The is the formal voice for Illinois municipalities. The League was founded in 1913 and has worked continuously for the benefit of municipalities, promoting competence and integrity in administration of municipal government. We offer services to our members that range from traditional to cutting edge, in order to educate and motivate them to remain focused on their passion for the constituencies they represent. Through advocacy at the state and federal level, we work tirelessly to make sure that every voice is heard. Additional Membership Info... In 1981, the governing board initiated the Risk Management Association (RMA) to stabilize costs and provide liability, property, and workers compensation coverages needed specifically by municipalities. Visit the RMA Website... May Review Magazine Editor’s Desk Comments from the Chief Executive Officer Legal Brief: Social Media Use by Government Officials Risk Management: Playground Safety Military Installations in Illinois Fun in Illinois! 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