IBA member stations have two valuable legal resources available to use for quick answers to state and federal legal questions.

Scott Flick of Pillsbury Law provides answers to issues that are federally related such as EEO, License Renewal, and FCC matters.  Access to this legal service can be obtained by calling the IBA office at 217-793-2636 or emailing iba@ilba.org.

Don Craven of Craven Law Associates provide answers to state advertising issues and Freedom of Information (FOI) concerns.  Craven is the resource for assisting newsrooms in matters such as open meetings, violations, gag orders. or reporter’s information.  The advertising department can obtain answers on alcohol, cigarette, and lottery advertising issues.  To reach Don Craven please call the IBA office at 217-793-2636 or email iba@ilba.org.