On May 13, 2017, MHT attorneys enjoyed spending a morning with newly-elected and current government officials and appointees for its Eleventh Biennial Elected and Appointed Officials Municipal Law Seminar. Officials from municipalities across Illinois attended this free seminar held at the Illinois Central College campus in East Peoria, Illinois. Keynote Speaker: Illinois Senator Chuck Weaver…
Category: Zoning
Zoning Ordinances Cannot Impose a Substantial Burden on Religious Exercise
Churches Must Be on Equal Terms with Nonreligious Institutions By Katherine Swise katherine.swise@mhtlaw.com Regulating land use through zoning ordinances is one of the most fundamental functions of municipal government. However, recent federal court cases have highlighted the potential restrictions municipalities face when regulating land use as it applies to churches and other religious institutions. The…