Effective January 1, 2026, the following individual is reappointed a member of the Judicial Conference of Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 41(b), for a term expiring December 31, 2028:
Hon. Jorge L. Ortiz
Circuit Judge
Lake County Courthouse
18 N. County St.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Effective January 1, 2026, the following individuals are appointed members of the Judicial Conference of Illinois, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 41(b), for terms expiring December 31, 2028, replacing William Scanlon, Kimberly Foxx, Robert A. Glaves, Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr., Hon. Katherine M. Keefe, Hon. Bianca Camargo, and Hon. JoAnn Imani Drew:
Kimberly Ackermann
17th Judicial Circuit
Deputy Court Administrator
Winnebago County Courthouse
400 W. State St., Ste. 215
Rockford, IL 61101
Michael G. Bergmann
Executive Director
Public Interest Law Initiative
105 W. Madison St., Ste. 610
Chicago, IL 60602
Rev. Dr. Patrick Daymond
Senior Pastor
Covenant United Church of Christ
1130 E. 154th St. South
Holland, IL 60473
Hon. Maureen Ward Kirby
Circuit Court of Cook County
50 W. Washington St., Rm. 1703
Chicago, IL 60602
Hon. Marianna Spyropoulos
Cook County Circuit Clerk
50 W. Washington St., Ste. 1001
Chicago, IL 60602
Hon. Robert K. Villa
Chief Judge
Kane County Judicial Center
37W777 IL Route 38, Ste. 301
St. Charles, IL 60175
Hon. Sonni C. Williams
Circuit Judge
Will County Courthouse
100 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Effective immediately, the following individual is appointed a member of the Judicial Conference of Illinois, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 41(b), for a term expiring December 31, 2026, replacing Hon. David K. Overstreet:
Hon. Heinz Rudolf
Circuit Judge
St. Clair County Courthouse
10 Public Square
Belleville, IL 62220
