Terrence J, "Terry" Anastas, of Quincy, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 25 while on vacation with family in Virginia. Terry was born October 25, 1958 in Quincy, the fifth of seven children born to Mary Elizabeth Bailey Anastas and the late Frederick William Anastas. He spent the first few years of his life on a farm - with no running water - near Woodland, Missouri. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Quincy, where Terry attended St. Francis Grade School. Afterwards, he attended Quincy Junior and Senior High Schools, where he played football and wrestled. He graduated in 1976.
Central Illinois
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July 1, 2020 |
People
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June 29, 2020 | ISBA News

The ISBA will stop business services on Friday, July 3 in recognition of Independence Day. Services will resume on Monday, July 6.
During this time, members can expect the following:
- E-Clips will not be delivered Friday, July 3.
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May 8, 2020 |
Practice News
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to low-income individuals in central and southern Illinois, is seeking a staff attorney at the Northern Regional Office in Springfield.
The position includes providing legal assistance and representation of low-income individuals in private and public housing matters, sealing and expungement of criminal records, and public benefits appeals such as Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security. Participation in community legal education and outreach are a significant part of these responsibilities.
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May 7, 2020 |
Practice News
The U.S. Attorney's Office Central District of Illinois is accepting applications for an assistant United States attorney opening in its Appellate Division.
The applicant selected will be responsible for researching and drafting briefs and motions for filing in the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, handling post-conviction Habeas Corpus (28 U.S.C § 2241) matters in district courts, reviewing and editing briefs and motions for colleagues, participating in moot courts to prepare for oral argument, and providing research support for AUSAs in the Criminal and Civil Divisions. Briefs will involve a wide variety of constitutional, statutory, and other claims arising under substantive and procedural federal criminal and civil law and primarily respond to defense claims of error in convictions and/or sentences, while at times, the government will file an appeal challenging district court decisions or orders.
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May 7, 2020 |
Practice News
The U.S. Attorney's Office Central District of Illinois is accepting applications for an assistant United States attorney opening in its Criminal Division.
The applicant selected will advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and may represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Circuit Court of Appeals. Candidates should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex criminal prosecutions.
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April 16, 2020 |
People
Joseph VanFleet, a partner with the Royal Oak, Mich.-based Howard & Howard law firm, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). VanFleet, a nationally recognized trial lawyer, is a member of Howard & Howard’s Business Litigation Practice Group.
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February 26, 2020 |
People
Janet Grove is pleased to announce she has been joined in full partnership by Angel Wawrzynek.
Grove and Wawrzynek will be focusing their practice on trusts, estates, and guardianships. Their firm, Armstrong, Grove & Wawrzynek LLC, is located on the second floor of the US Bank in Mattoon.
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February 24, 2020 |
People
ISBA Pesident David Sosin and ISBA President Elect Dennis Orsey met with Peoria County Bar President Michael Gifford at the 112th Annual Lincoln Memorial Banquet in East Peoria on Feb. 20, 2020.
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February 24, 2020 |
Practice News
PILI seeks a managing attorney, who will serve as a member of PILI’s Programs Team, with primary responsibility for managing PILI’s statewide efforts to expand and enhance pro bono. This is a dynamic position that requires both the ability to organize and coordinate at a high level, while also being actively engaged in administration and implementation. The ability to do regular and significant statewide travel, and limited national travel, is required.
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February 24, 2020 |
People
Marvin Gerstein, 79, of Urbana passed away on the morning of Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at the Champaign Rehabilitation Center, Champaign.
He was born Feb. 27, 1940, in Chicago, the son of Abe and Ida (Glass) Gerstein. He is survived by a brother, Ronald (Joy) Gerstein of Glenview.