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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 Illinois Municipal League (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 ... 2024 Proposed Legislation Imposing Local Preemption Every year, the Illinois Municipal League (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 ... 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... 2024 IML State Legislative Agenda Read more... 2024 IML Federal Legislative Agenda Read more... 2024 Principles and Policies Read more... New Laws Taking Effect in 2024 Read more... Statehouse Briefings Federal Focus Municipal Matters The Illinois Municipal League Statehouse Briefing is the primary newsletter for informing municipal officials and staff about legislation and IML activities affecting municipalities at the state capitol. The Statehouse Briefing is distributed each week during the legislative session. Subscribe today! IML Statehouse Briefing - May 13, 2024 IML Statehouse Briefing - May 6, 2024 IML Statehouse Briefing - April 29, 2024 IML Statehouse Briefing - April 22, 2024 Read more... The Illinois Municipal League maintains a strong presence in Washington, D.C. where we work to protect municipal interests at the federal level. Our latest e-newsletter is strictly focused on federal issues as a service to our members. 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Legislation and Position Updates Browse Issues... 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. View Report... 2024 Proposed Legislation Imposing Local Preemption Every year, the Illinois Municipal League (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. View Report... IML Position Papers View IML Position Papers... 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