In continuing with the wellness focus, on Friday, June 3, 2016, Odelson & Sterk treated its employees to manicures and pedicures. The employees loved the relaxation time away from the office, and as evidenced below, everyone’s fingers and toes are summer ready!
Mike Smith and Mary Lou Norwell attended a fundraiser Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Square Celt Ale House in Orland Park for Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. Mary Lou and Mike are former State’s Attorneys, and Mike was Chief Deputy Sheriff under Sheriff Dart. The Sheriff maintains a close working relationship with Burt Odelson and…
Yesterday, Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward Alderman in the City of Chicago, was the featured speaker at the City Club. Brian began his political career as a student at Moraine Valley Community College working on a referendum and re-election campaign for then Chairman of the Board, Burt Odelson. Brian’s career in politics moved from Moraine Valley to…
On May 13, 2016, Mark Sterk joined other guests at the West Central Municipal Conference Annual Dinner held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. He is pictured below with Attorney Marty Stack and Tom Sheahan, Village Administrator for the Village of Lyons.
Several team members from the firm finished out a great and relaxing week celebrating Derby Day at Arlington Race Track on Saturday! From the food to the excitement of watching your horse cross the finish line, Derby Day was as big of a hit as the hats at the Kentucky Derby. Check out some of…
At Odelson & Sterk, we recognize the daily stresses and hectic schedules of our employees. We strongly believe that a happy and healthy employee is the best employee. That is why we strive to make the office a less rigid environment and offer the employees some wellness perks. Today, as a way to show appreciation…
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. …
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…