Bar Foundation to disburse $295,000 in 2008 grants The Illinois Bar Foundation has announced the distribution of 36 grants totaling $295,005 for the current year. The amount were approved by the foundation board in four basic categories and two additional areas. From the ISBA Bar News. Assistance of lawyer is needed more than ever in aid to poor Supreme Court Justice Rita B. Garman was a -keynote speaker during the recent dedication -ceremony for the new Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation office in Champaign County. From the ISBA Bar News. Jill Roberts sees career in public service Jill E. Roberts, winner of the 2008 Public Service Award from the ISBA Law Student Division, has designated the Cabrini Green Legal Clinic as recipient of the $250 donation in her name that accompanies the honor. From the ISBA Bar News. Justin Heather, Amie Simpson: Young Lawyers of Year Justin Lee Heather of Chicago and Amie Marie Simpson of Joliet will receive Young Lawyer of the Year Awards during the ISBA 132nd Annual Meeting next month at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront Hotel. From the ISBA Bar News. Women's projects slated June 13 The ninth annual initiative of Women Everywhere: Partners in Service will be Agency Project Day on Friday, June 13. Women and men lawyers will volunteer at 30 service agencies that help women and children in need. From the ISBA Bar News.