This rule includes the Standing Order Establishing Pretrial Procedure, Section 5 of which refers to settlement. Section 5 addresses the authority of the court to require settlement discussions, who should be present at such discussions, and who should preside over them.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Local Rule 16.1 (Standing Order Establishing Pretrial Procedure)
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Jul. 27, 2018https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/LocalRules.aspx?eFRCR82Cx5Y=