Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, James J. Hess, Megan M. Olson, Erik R. Peck, Darcy L. Proctor, Taylor A. Brewer, and Carter R. Frambes have been selected to present at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 112th Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on September 18-20, 2025. Please click here to register. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Thursday, September 18th – Saturday, September 20th, 2025

Where: Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Tressler Presentations:

Best Practices for Local Municipal Prosecutors

About the Session: James J. Hess and Megan M. Olson will cover best practices for local municipal prosecutors and offer practical guidance about key prosecution areas. Topics include Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Scott’s Law, young drivers, school zone violations, ordinance enforcement and youth diversion programs.

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 9:50 AM – 10:35 AM, Grand Ballroom EF – Ballroom Level (Gold Level)

Presenters: James J. Hess and Megan M. Olson

2025 Tort Immunity Update

About the Session: Darcy L. Proctor, Taylor A. Brewer, and Carter R. Frambes will cover significant court decisions about tort immunity that impact local government. It will also address best practices for invoking these immunities and protections afforded by the Illinois Tort Immunity Act.

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 3:25 PM – 4:10 PM, Grand Ballroom EF – Ballroom Level (Gold Level)

Presenters: Darcy L. Proctor, Taylor A. Brewer, and Carter R. Frambes

What Local Government Leadership Must Know About Ethics Requirements

About the Session: John M. O’Driscoll, Megan M. Olson, and Erik R. Peck will equip municipal leaders and employees with essential knowledge about the Gift Ban Act, political activity restrictions, conflicts of interest, misconduct, whistleblower protections, and executive session confidentiality.

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Grand Hall GH – Ballroom Level (Gold Level)

Presenters: John M. O’Driscoll, Megan M. Olson, and Erik R. Peck

About IML Annual Conference

The Illinois Municipal League‘s (IML) Annual Conference is the premier educational and professional development event for all municipal officials in Illinois. The conference attracts more than 2,000 elected officials from cities, villages, and towns of all sizes. Over three days, officials and staff will be provided with an opportunity to not only learn from industry experts, but also exchange ideas and build relationships with their municipal colleagues.

About Tressler LLP

Tressler has one of the most experienced and multi-faceted government law practices in Illinois. As local governments are faced with increasingly complex regulatory matters and ever-growing exposure to litigation, we offer a diverse array of talent to serve our clients’ needs. From our Chicago and Bolingbrook offices, our seasoned team is uniquely positioned to represent municipalities, cities, villages, park districts, school districts, and other public entities throughout Illinois.