Just weeks before the April 1, 2025 election, an Illinois Appellate Court decision resulted in the reinstatement of a local township candidate’s name on the ballot. In the case of Bass v. Township Officers Electoral Board for Rich Township, the… Continue Reading →
The Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (“LEADS”) has long served as a critical resource for Illinois law enforcement and the criminal justice system. It provides information on an individual’s criminal history, Firearm Owners Identification status and data as to the… Continue Reading →
Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Andrew S. Paine, James J. Hess, Darcy L. Proctor, Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons, Jeyser G. Claudio, Drew O’Donnell and Michael Vargas have been selected to present at the 2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference scheduled at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from January 23-25, 2025. We hope to see you there! When: January… Continue Reading →
The Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (“Tort Immunity Act”) in Illinois is codified as 745 ILCS 10. One of the enumerated immunities is discretionary immunity. This states that a public employee is not liable for an injury… Continue Reading →
Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Katie E. Ngo and Caitlin Frenzer have been selected to speak at the IASB IASA IASBO Joint Annual Conference on November 23, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. We hope to see you there! Click here to… Continue Reading →
Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll and Caitlin Frenzer were recently selected to contribute to the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s (IICLE) 2024 Edition of School Law: Personnel and Student Issues handbook. Their chapter is titled “Labor Relations: Overview and Certification of the Bargaining Unit.” The handbook is… Continue Reading →
Tressler is delighted to welcome Katie E. Ngo as senior counsel in our Local Government Practice Group. Katie concentrates her practice in all aspects of school law. She works directly with superintendents and administrators to ensure compliance with the Illinois School Code,… Continue Reading →
Election Day is on the horizon, so a brief reminder regarding legal restrictions on political signage is appropriate: Electioneering outside the 100-foot campaign-free zone is permitted “Electioneering” is conduct that urges a vote for or against a party, candidate or… Continue Reading →
Section 2-107 of the Illinois Local Governmental and Government Tort Immunity Act provides that “A local public entity is not liable for injury caused by any action of its employees that is libelous or slanderous or for the provision of… Continue Reading →
We are proud to announce that Tressler local government attorneys Charles A. LeMoine, John M. O’Driscoll and Darcy L. Proctor have been selected as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers. Learn more about these award-winning attorneys below. Congratulations to all! Charles A. LeMoine Partner clemoine@tresslerllp.com “Chuck”… Continue Reading →
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