OBKC&G, Ltd. attorneys spoke at the Northern Illinois Alliance of Fire Protection Districts Annual Conference held February 8-11, 2007, in Schaumburg, Illinois. Karl R. Ottosen discussed “Budget Revenue Projections” and “Finance & Referendum Structure Updates - Legal Do’s and Don’ts.” Carolyn Welch Clifford and Stephen H. DiNolfo addressed “Fitness for Duty Evaluations,” and John H. Kelly spoke on “Negotiations & Interest Arbitration Preparation.” Stephen H. DiNolfo spoke on “Worker’s Compensation Updates/Public Employee Disability Act (PEDA).” Shawn P. Flaherty discussed “Polygraphs & Psychological CPAT Cost Shift,” and Joseph Miller III and Brian J. O’Connor conducted “Legal Updates for Trustees.” Thomas J. Gilbert addressed “Trustee/Commissioner/Chief Roles and Relationships,” and Carolyn Welch Clifford presented “Pension Updates.” Robert J. Britz discussed “New Prevailing Wage Issues – Project Labor Agreement,” and John H. Kelly and Timothy B. Young conducted “Legal Updates for Commissioners.”