Hope Allen, the former secretary to the Mayor of Calumet City, filed suit in 2012 against the City, the Mayor, the Purchasing and Personnel Director and the Aldermen alleging, among other things, retaliation, violation of free speech, interference and failure to hire, all of which were motivated by her protected political speech. There was also…
On July 6, 2016, the Appellate Court affirmed the circuit court’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of all defendants in the Watts v. Calumet City, et al. lawsuit. The case involved a 15 year old autistic boy who was shot by police after he lunged at and cut one of the responding officers with a large…
June 30, 2016, marked the end of Burt’s tenure as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Brother Rice High School. Burt served as a Board member for 11 years, as Chairman the past 6 years. Just a couple of the many achievements during his tenure include fundraising efforts and the implementation of new technology,…
The new Chief of Police of Calumet City, Christopher Fletcher, was featured in the “New Chiefs” section of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police magazine. Chief Fletcher is a 29-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. Mayor Michelle Qualkinbush selected Chief Fletcher after a search was conducted by Hillard Heintze. The attorneys at Odelson & Sterk,…
The summer fun continues at Odelson & Sterk. We had a firm outing with employees and their family members at the Sox v. Twins game, and it was a blast! Not only did the Sox win but everyone enjoyed rooting for the Good Guys in Black – even the Cubs’ fans among the group! Check…
On Wednesday, June 29, 2016, the firm was selected by the School Board of Evergreen Park High School District 231 as the District’s attorneys. We look forward to working with the Board to provide quality representation for the high school.
Check out Claudia’s appearance in the May 12, 2016, edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin announcing her election as President of the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois. Claudia’s inauguration will be held on June 22, 2016. Congratulations to Claudia!
So many community leaders and law enforcement officials in Illinois work day in, and day out, to make the communities they serve safe and enjoyable for residents and visitors. In order to recognize these efforts and accomplishments, the Illinois State Crime Commission/Police Athletic League of Illinois hosts an annual dinner honoring several men and women…
On Monday, June 13, 2016, Mike Hayes and Liz Shine Hermes attended Mayor Hugh Hermanek’s charity golf outing at the Riverside Golf Club. The proceeds of the outing benefit the North Riverside Youth Program and Educational Scholarship Fund. Odelson & Sterk was proud to sponsor this event and join the Mayor and the Village of…
On June 7, 2016, Mary Ryan Norwell attended the 14th Annual Graduates’ Celebration for the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Class of 2016 at the Conrad Hilton, Chicago. The 38 students have overcome many obstacles to graduate from all levels of school, from Elementary School to Master’s Degrees. Mary Lou is pictured with Fr. Scott Donahue, President of…