Local Government Lowdown

Charles A. LeMoine, John M. O’Driscoll and Darcy L. Proctor Recognized as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers

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 →

Appellate Court Sends Municipalities Another Warning on the Dangers of Failing to Properly Administer Benefits Under PSEBA

In the recent case of Mertes v. Village of Mt. Prospect (2024 IL App (1st) 221787), the Appellate Court considered a dispute over whether a Village firefighter, Eric Mertes, was properly determined to have suffered line-of-duty injuries that were “catastrophic”… Continue Reading →

New Social Media Guidance from the Supremes!

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued opinions in two cases involving First Amendment challenges to social media activity – Lindke v. Freed and O’Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier. In Lindke, the City Manager of Port Huron, Michigan had a personal Facebook profile…. Continue Reading →

Shannon M. Harvey Named to the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago Board of Directors

Tressler attorney Shannon M. Harvey has been named to the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago (IFC) Board of Directors. Congratulations, Shannon!  “The IFC does an excellent job in upholding Irish heritage and nurturing a strong community bond among its members,” said Shannon Harvey. “It… Continue Reading →

Charles A. LeMoine to Present at the 26th Annual IASBO Risk Management Academy – AAC #1283

Tressler attorney Charles A. LeMoine will present at the 26th Annual IASBO Risk Management Academy – AAC #1283 on March 21, 2024. He will discuss the topic of “Understanding Construction Contracts for School Administrators.” The presentation will focus on understanding key aspects… Continue Reading →

Tressler Wins in Appellate Court on Behalf of the Board of Elections for the City of Chicago

Tressler LLP represented the Board of Elections for the City of Chicago in a complaint that challenged the inclusion of an advisory referendum initiated by the City Council on the March 19, 2024 primary ballot. The plaintiffs consisted of a… Continue Reading →

Mayor is Not a “Public Body” Under FOIA

In 2022, an inmate sent a letter to the mayor of Taylorville, IL complaining about the City attorney and other matters. The letter also included a FOIA request for a copy of the letter. The City’s FOIA officer denied the… Continue Reading →

New Reporting Requirements Under Unemployment Insurance Act

The Unemployment Insurance Act (“Act”) requires all Illinois employers to file a report with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (“IDES”) containing certain information about “newly hired employees.” The definition of “newly hired employees” was amended by Public Act 103-0343,… Continue Reading →

Michael Vargas Joins Tressler’s Government Practice Group

Tressler is proud to welcome Michael Vargas as an associate in the Government Practice Group in our Chicago office. Michael concentrates his practice on the representation of Illinois municipalities, park districts, school districts and other units of local government in transactional matters. He… Continue Reading →

2024 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference

Tressler attorneys have once again been selected to speak at the 2024 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. Join John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons, James J. Hess, Caitlin A. Frenzer and Drew O’Donnell at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on January… Continue Reading →

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