Gary Garretson peacefully passed away in his sleep Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Morris, Illinois. Gary was born on April 21, 1952 in Streator, Illinois to Robert and Mary (Kever) Garretson. His family had roots in farming, mining and manufacturing, Gary was blessed with parents who encouraged his love of learning and reading which enabled him to be excel academically. They were also excellent role models whose teachings were deep in Gary's character.
Northern Illinois
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November 16, 2020 |
People
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November 3, 2020 | ISBA News
Nominating petitions are now being accepted online for the upcoming ISBA election.
In the spring, members of the ISBA will elect a third vice president (outside Cook County) and one seat each for the following Board of Governors seats: Area 1 (Circuit 18), Area 6 (Circuits 7, 8, and 9), and Area 8 (Circuits 3 and 20). There is also one Board of Governors seat in Cook County. There are 26 open seats for Cook County Assembly.
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October 12, 2020 |
People
Cheri Nordenberg Greenlee, 71, of Rockford and Anguilla, BWI, lost her battle with cancer on October 6, 2020. She died in her home in Rockford comforted by her husband Ted G. Greenlee, daughter Sarah Greenlee, mother Betty Nordenberg, and her devoted emotional support dog Clark. Cheri was the first born of Reuel and Betty (Johnson) Nordenberg.
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October 12, 2020 |
People
Patrick James Liston of Sterling was called home on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 63.
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October 2, 2020 | ISBA News
Campaign season for the 2021 Illinois State Bar Association election began October 1, for open leadership seats of third vice president (outside Cook County) and one seat each for the following Board of Governors seats: Area 1 (Circuit 18), Area 6 (Circuits 7, 8, and 9), and Area 8 (Circuits 3 and 20). There is also one Board of Governors seat in Cook County. There are 26 open seats for Cook County Assembly.
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September 9, 2020 |
People
Charles (“Chuck”) John Prorok 69, of Rockford, died September 2, 2020 following an almost three-year battle with Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. Born April 7, 1951 in Chicago, the son of Robert P. and Dusolina E. (Mascitelli) Prorok, Sr. He married Marcia Mueller on January 27, 1979 in Rockford.
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September 8, 2020 |
People
Sara Marie Hohe, 61, of Rockford and Augusta, died peacefully on Tuesday Aug. 18, 2020, at her home in Rockford.
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August 17, 2020 |
People
The law firm WilliamsMcCarthy LLP announced the recent addition of associate Tanner Long. His practice will focus on employment and labor law, intellectual property law, and commercial litigation with a particular interest in supporting new and emerging companies and industries including eSports and gaming, renewable energy, cannabis and others.
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August 4, 2020 |
People
ISBA President Dennis Orsey participated in the 2020 Virtual Meeting of the American Bar Association House of Delegates on Aug. 3-4 along with members of the Illinois delegation. The photo above is from the February ABA meeting where President Orsey met with new ABA President Patricia Lee Refro.
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April 2, 2020 |
Practice News
The U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for an assistant United States attorney opening in its Criminal Division.
The applicant selected will represent the U.S. Government as an AUSA in a wide range of unique and complex cases.