Contracting with the federal government is a highly regulated process governed by a maze of statutes and regulations. Government contracts law involves assisting businesses in complying with the complex set of procedures that must be followed in order for companies to provide goods and services to governments (federal, state or municipal) or challenging the actions of the government or a third party in entering into or executing a government contract for goods or services.
Lacon is a city in, and the county seat of, Marshall County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,979 at the 2000 census. The day the mayor was supposed to be sworn in he resigned and so the mayor for the next two years is Robert L. Weber. Robert "Bob" Weber served on the City council for many years. He retired a few years ago, but he rejoined the council early this year and is now mayor.