Illinois Municipal League

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

The Illinois Municipal League released a statement following passage of e-bike legislation.

The measure establishes statewide regulations for e-bikes, scooters and other micromobility devices, providing municipalities with a clear and consistent framework.

IML thanks Illinois Secretary of State and members of the General Assembly for their leadership and support.

🔗Read the statement: https://buff.ly/KUn5uq3.

06/01/2026

The 104th Illinois General Assembly has adjourned its 2026 Spring Legislative Session.

Throughout the session, the worked to protect local revenues, preserve municipal authority and advocate for the interests of Illinois’ 1,294 cities, villages and towns.

IML released its 2026 End of Session Summary, highlighting the legislation, budget decisions and policy issues that shaped this year’s session.

🔗 Read the full summary at iml.org/sessionsummary.

05/29/2026

America’s 250th anniversary is gaining momentum across Illinois.

The Illinois Municipal League has developed a collection of America250 resources to help Illinois municipalities get involved. Resources include:
🔸Model resolution
🔸Customizable digital assets
🔸Social media graphics

🔗 Explore the resources at iml.org/il250. Illinois America 250

05/28/2026

Illinois municipalities deserve a voice in local zoning, planning and development decisions.

The Illinois Municipal League continues to oppose SB 635, SB 640 and SB 643 due to concerns that the proposals would expand state mandates and preemption on local decision-making involving housing and development.

IML urges local officials to contact their State Senators directly regarding the concerns these proposal raise for municipal authority.

Learn more at iml.org/REALhousing.

05/27/2026

From housing zoning preemptions to the proposed Local Government Distributive Fund reduction, municipalities are closely watching legislation that could significantly impact local decision-making, revenues and community development across Illinois.

This article breaks down several key proposals being considered during the spring legislative session - and what they could mean for local governments.

Read the full article and explore IML resources:
🔹Full article: https://buff.ly/EToPn8E
🔹IML Housing Resources: iml.org/REALhousing
🔹IML LGDF Resources: iml.org/lgdf

05/26/2026

This week's Statehouse Briefing includes:
🔹2026 Spring Legislative Session Continues;
🔹Updates on Housing-Related Proposals Under Consideration;
🔹Legislative Update Video;
… and more.

🔗Read the Briefing: https://buff.ly/2LjYM3y. Find previous editions of the Statehouse Briefing at iml.org/briefings.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, the Illinois Municipal League honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

In the May issue of the Illinois Municipal Review, IML highlights how communities across Illinois remember, reflect and support our veterans - reminding us that Memorial Day is both a time of remembrance and a call to action.

📖 Read “On Memorial Day, Pause and Reflect — But Act, Too” in the May Review: https://iml.org/page.cfm?key=34718&parent=5753.

05/22/2026

The Illinois Municipal League has released an 'Affordable Housing Legislation Update' as several housing-related proposals are currently under consideration in the Illinois Senate.

IML urges municipal leaders to engage directly with their legislators to reinforce the importance of preserving local authority and to support the REAL Housing Act as a comprehensive, locally-driven solution to housing affordability challenges.

🔹Read the memo: https://iml.org/file.cfm?key=151715
🔹More resources can be found at iml.org/REALhousing.

05/21/2026

Local decisions should remain local.

The Illinois Municipal League opposes️ SB 4060 – legislation that would preempt municipal residential zoning authority and impose statewide zoning standards on Illinois communities.

Local leaders - not statewide mandates - are best positioned to make decisions about housing community planning.

🔗View IML’s position paper on SB 4060 at https://buff.ly/O63dEz7. Additional information about the REAL Housing Act can be found at http://iml.org/REALhousing.

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