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Chief Justice Theis announces application process for three Cook County...
In a press release issued yesterday, Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis announced that the Court will accept applications through 4:00 p.m. on March 30, 2023 for three countywide...
View ArticleSome job security for incoming class of Cook County Associate Judges....
Until last week, Supreme Court Rule 39(a)(1) provided, in pertinent part, "The terms of all Illinois associate judges in office expire on June 30th of every fourth year subsequent to 1975, regardless...
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Dr. Wilson's campaign spending provides a cautionary tale for the would-be...
I can only imagine what admixture of altruism and ambition courses through the veins of Dr. Willie Wilson (that's a screen shot of a recent Wilson Tweet above). Even if I had twice his money, I doubt...
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Guest Post: Dr. Klumpp takes a look at 2022 judicial campaign spending
FWIW is pleased to present this Guest Post by Albert J. Klumpp, a generous and frequent contributor to FWIW over the years, a research analyst with a public policy PhD, and the author of several...
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Northern District of Illinois announces application process for Magistrate...
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for a full-time United States Magistrate Judge position in the Eastern Division, "with the Everett...
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Children's Endowment Fund Dinner Thursday evening
The Justinian Society of Lawyers will hold its Children's Endowment Fund Dinner on Thursday, March 16 at the LUXBAR, 18 East Bellevue. A cocktail reception will start at 6:00 p.m.; dinner will follow...
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Early Bird pricing ends today for 2023 Future Is Now: Legal Services Conference
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, which is sponsoring this virtual event, warns that space is limited for the upcoming Future Is Now: Legal Services Conference (to be held, via...
View ArticleBREAKING: 22 new Cook County associate judges named
FWIW has learned that the winners have been announced in the current associate judge selection process.The 22 new associate judges are:Mohammad Abedelal AhmadHilda BahenaJerome Celis BarridoSunil...
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Why the "Weeping Angels" method of passing legislation works in Illinois --...
I have here complained, futilely, from time to time, about the breathtaking speed with which significant leglislation zips through the Illinois Leglislature, in the closing hours of a legislative...
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Philip Fowler appointed to 4th Subcircuit vacancy
In an order entered March 30, the Illinois Supreme Court appointed attorney Phillip J. Fowler to a 4th Subcircuit vacancy created when Judge Edward J. King chose not to seek retention in 2022. Licensed...
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ChloƩ G. Pedersen appointed to countywide vacancy
In an order entered last Thursday, the Illinois Supreme Court announced the appointment of ChloƩ G. Pedersen to the countywide Circuit Court vacancy created last year, when Judge Debra B. Walker was...
View ArticleDeidre M. Dyer appointed to countywide vacancy
In an order entered March 30, the Illinois Supreme Court announced the appointment of Cook County Assistant State's Attorney Deidre M. Dyer to the countywide vacancy created by the recent retirement of...
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20th Annual Barristers Big Band Benefit Ball set for April 28 at the Union...
The Chicago Bar Association Barristers Big Band will hold its 20th Annual Big Band Benefit Ball on Friday, April 28 at the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Dancing, featuring the music of Glenn...
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Decalogue Society and Jewish Judges Association to hold Third Seder on April 19
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers and the Jewish Judges Association are holding a Third Seder on Wednesday, April 19, starting at 5:30 p.m., at Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen, 1141 S. Jefferson...
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Appellate Lawyers Association Judicial Ethics online seminar set for April 13
The Appellate Lawyers Association will present a Zoom seminar this Thursday, April 13, from noon to 1:00 p.m. on the new Code of Judicial Code Conduct that became effective for all Illinois judges on...
View ArticleI did not see this coming: New round of applications opens for Cook County...
Most of the 22 members of the newest class of Cook County associate judges are still getting oriented to their new responsibilities, but the Circuit Court of Cook County has alreadyposted a new...
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Sarah Rodak Johnson appointed to countywide vacancy
In an Order entered yesterday, the Illinois Supreme Court, on the recommendation of Justice Joy V. Cunningham, appointed Sarah Rodak Johnson to a countywide vacancy created by the retirement of Judge...
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AABAR program to offer practical advice to law students in April 26 Zoom event
This Zoom presentation, set for Wednesday, April 26, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., is not being offered for CLE credit, and its very title, "Navigating the Legal Field: Advice from MENA Legal...
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2024 judicial campaigns already getting underway....
Gad, what a depressing thought, right? The results of the April election will not even be official until next week (April 25, to be precise) and, yet, 2024 judicial campaign websites are already being...
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Vanguard Awards Luncheon set for May 2
The Chicago Bar Association will host the 2023 Vanguard Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 2, at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson. The luncheon will begin at noon, following an 11:30 a.m....
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