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  • July 20, 2025 | Practice News
    Justice Lisa Holder White Announces Formation of Screening Committee To Fill Fifteenth Circuit Vacancy

    Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.

    The screening committee was formed for the purpose of assessing the qualifications of those who have applied for appointment to the office of Resident Circuit Judge for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. The vacancy resulted from the retirement of the Hon. Kevin J. Ward, effective August 22, 2025. Under the Illinois Constitution, the vacancy will be filled by a Supreme Court appointment.

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    June 11, 2025 | Events
    2025 Annual Meeting - President’s Welcome Celebration

    On Thursday, June 5, 2025, ISBA members and their guests attended President Bridget C. Duignan’s Welcome Celebration at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Attendees enjoyed food and entertainment, including a magic show, as well as the Family Zone, which featured a balloon artist, face painter, and games.

  • June 11, 2025 | Practice News
    Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Michael Cabonargi As At-Large Circuit Judge in Cook County

    Justice Joy V. Cunningham and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Michael Cabonargi as an At-Large Circuit Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County.

    Mr. Cabonargi is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Mary Ellen Coglan. Mr. Cabonargi’s appointment is effective June 13, 2025, and will conclude on December 7, 2026.

  • May 28, 2025 | People
    Louis Apostol Re-Elected as Vice President of Hellenic Foundation of Chicago

    We are pleased to announce the Hon. Louis G. Apostol, Public Administrator of Cook County, has been re-elected Vice President to the Hellenic Foundation of Chicago. The Hellenic Foundation has granted more than $20,000,000 to not-for-profit organizations in the Chicago Area. Mr. Apostol formerly served as the Executive Director & General Counsel to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board and as a Commissioner/Trial Judge on the Illinois Court of Claims.

     

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    May 27, 2025 | Events
    Member Appreciation & Recognition Reception in Lisle - May 15, 2025

    On May 15, 2025, ISBA friends and colleagues gathered at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, in Lisle, IL, for the annual Member Appreciation and Recognition Reception. The 2024-25 ISBA Award Recipients were honored.

  • May 12, 2025 | Practice News
    Open Roles for Attorneys at DCFS

    The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for five attorney positions.

  • May 6, 2025 | People
    UB Greensfelder Debuts on 2025 Am Law 200 Following Transformative 2024 Merger

    May 6, 2025 – UB Greensfelder LLP (UBG) is pleased to announce that it has debuted on the 2025 Am Law 200 list, The American Lawyer’s annual ranking of the 200 highest-grossing law firms in the United States. This marks UBG’s first appearance on the prestigious list, underscoring the success of its 2024 formation from the merger of Ulmer & Berne and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale. 

  • April 29, 2025 | Practice News
    Open Roles for Attorneys at DCFS

    The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for four attorney positions.

  • March 18, 2025 | People
    Paul M. McMahon Joins Romanucci & Blandin as Partner

    CHICAGO (March 17, 2025) – Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a national personal injury firm primarily based in Chicago, announces that Paul M. McMahon joins the firm as Partner. Paul will focus his practice primarily on medical malpractice cases and other negligence by an individual or organization, working closely with Founding Partner Stephan Blandin and the other attorneys on the firm’s highly respected medical malpractice team.

  • March 17, 2025 | Practice News
    Bankruptcy Judge Positions in the Northern District of Illinois

    The Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit seeks applications from all qualified applicants
    to fill up to three positions as a bankruptcy judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
    Northern District of Illinois with a duty station in Chicago, Illinois. The positions will be available
    in early 2026. Applicants must be willing to travel to other locations in the Seventh Circuit to
    handle cases as need arises. The term of office is 14 years, and the current salary is $227,608.