Our very own Cathy Antolec, legal assistant and certified paralegal, was featured in Northwestern College’s “Alumni News” Spring 2016 edition. The article highlights Cathy’s career path leading her to become an Odelson & Sterk team member. It also covers her love for working in the legal field, in particular at Odelson & Sterk.
Lake County Coroner candidate thrown off the ballot after it was determined he was ineligible due to “party switching” for the same position during the election cycle; decision upheld by Appellate Court.
On Thursday, April 28, 2016, Claudia Castro, former Chief Legal Counsel for the Illinois Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board, gave a presentation on concealed carry laws in Illinois at the Illinois State Board Association Chicago Regional Office. Her presentation included an overview of gun laws, how these laws affect Illinois, the application process for obtaining…
On April 22, 2016, Claudia Castro and Luke Keller attended the 2016 Illinois Municipal League’s Municipal Attorney’s Seminar in Bloomington, Illinois. The all-day seminar consisted of speakers from throughout the state presenting on topics affecting local governments, including ethics and social media, police liability, public comments and the Open Meetings Act, tax levy ordinances, etc. …
We would like to wish George Vallis a very happy retirement after his over 30 years of combined service as the Police Chief and then Purchasing and Personnel Director for the City of Calumet City. We hope you enjoyed your surprise party! Pictured below from left to right are George Vallis, Dennis Gianopoulos (Corporation Counsel),…
At the April 21, 2016, Women’s Property Tax Appeal Association’s Inauguration Party, Luke Keller helped the Association to recognize all the women in property tax law and their contributions to the field. The event was held at the Union League Club in Chicago and had a great turn out. In addition to celebrating all women…
Cary Horvath, Odelson & Sterk Partner and City Attorney of Calumet City, attended the swearing-in of the new Chief of Police, Chris Fletcher, on April 14, 2016. Chief Fletcher is a 29-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush selected Chief Fletcher, who received unanimous approval from the City Council. Chief Fletcher…
The Circuit Court approved the results of the March 15th referendum where the residents of Willow Springs overwhelmingly annexed to the Tri-State Fire Protection District. This will provide a consolidation of government which is so sorely needed in Illinois. Tri-State already serves the Villages of Darien, Burr Ridge, Willowbrook and Unincorporated DuPage and will provide the…
At the Village Board meeting on April 12, 2016, Mayor Polk and the Village Board unanimously appointed Felicia Frazier of Odelson & Sterk, Ltd. as labor counsel. Felicia will be handling all matters related to collective bargaining. Congrats to the Village of Burnham and Felicia!