Wheeling staff outlines several Illinois law changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2026 that affect municipal operations Village staff summarized amendments including the Lift Assist fee authority, rooftop safety survey requirements, expanded administrative adjudication remedies, new food handling training mandates, FOIA and Open Meetings Act changes, and anti-squatting clarifications; staff noted some changes increase local workload but do not preempt home-rule authority.

Major changes are coming to Wheeling's municipal operations in 2026, from new fees for lift assists to stricter rooftop safety regulations—are you prepared?

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