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Northern Illinois
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August 10, 2009 |
Member Services
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August 10, 2009 |
Events
The Women's Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) is seeking nominations for its 2009 "Women with Vision" Awards. The awards will be presented at the WBAI Joint Professional Dinner, on Thursday, November 5, 2009. The "Women with Vision" Awards were first presented in 1997 by the WBAI to honor and recognize women who have demonstrated visionary approaches in their professional endeavors and who have made a contribution to the well-being and empowerment of women. Nominees may be chosen from various professions, including law, medicine, academics, public office, business/entrepreneur, trades/labor, journalism, community/religious service, etc. WBAI members are invited to apply for or nominate candidates for the "Women with Vision" Awards. Please submit a statement no more than four 81⁄2" by 11" pages, about a candidate's specific qualifications and resume to: Women with Vision Committee, WBAI, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., Suite 4S Chicago, IL 60604. Application statement, resume, which may include press clippings and copies of published articles, must be received by noon on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Any materials submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. All submitted material will remain the property of the WBAI.
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August 7, 2009
Central Illinois
- Family files wrongful death suit against Bradley soccer player's roommates, Peoria Journal Star
- Heyworth man gets life in prison for sexually abusing children, Bloomington Pantagraph
- Accused pleads guilty to weapons charge just before attempted murder trial to start, Decatur Herald & Review
- Jury deliberating case of driver involved in fatal wreck with state trooper, Springfield State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- Investigation ends at Burr Oak, few answers for families, Chicago Tribune
Northern Illinois
- Woman's bond set at $1M in Baby Crystal case, Rockford Register Star
State
- High school ADs, coaches support drug-testing law, Daily Herald
Nation
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August 5, 2009
Central Illinois
- Decatur man unfit for trial in wife's death, Springfield State Journal-Register
- City: Helping Restoration Urban Ministries unconstitutional, Champaign News-Gazette
Chicago area
- Recession forces more to act as own lawyer, Chicago Tribune
- Murder suspect on trial accuses former cop, Chicago Tribune
- Love notes delay murder trial, Southtown Star
- Probation for former Lemont firefighter in fraud case, Chicago Sun-Times
- Final vote next week on Aurora red light cameras, Aurora Beacon News
Northern Illinois
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August 4, 2009 |
Events
The Kane County Bar Association will conduct monthly "Ask A Lawyer Days" during 2009, due to the popularity of the program established during its 150th anniversary celebration last year. On the second Saturday of each month, members of the public are encouraged to call 630-762-1900 between the hours of 9:00 and 11:00 am for a free consultation with a volunteer attorney. This public information service is a great opportunity to ask questions and find direction for any legal matters you may have. The next "Ask A Lawyer Day" will be held on Saturday, August 8. If you are not able to call at that time, please visit the Kane County Bar Association website, and select the "Find A Lawyer" tab to search for an attorney.
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August 4, 2009 |
People
[caption id="attachment_3056" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Steven J. Greeley"][/caption] Franks, Gerkin & McKenna P.C., is pleased to announce that Steven J. Greeley has been named a partner of the firm. Steve's primarily practice areas include personal injury, commercial/general litigation, and local government law as Township Attorney for Townships in McHenry County, as well as serving as a Commissioner of the McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission. He also serves as a member of the McHenry County Legal Aid Committee and is a member of the Leadership Committee of the Prairie State Campaign for Legal Services. Steve is graduate of Western Illinois University and Northern Illinois University College of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the law review. For more information on the Law Firm of Franks, Gerkin, & McKenna, P.C. and Steven J. Greeley, please visit us at www.fgmlaw.com or contact us at 815-923-2107. Franks, Gerkin and McKenna is a law firm of 48 years, with many practice areas including personal injury, workers' compensation, litigation, real estate, estate planning, criminal defense, family law, land use and zoning, probate, commercial transactions, bankruptcy, and traffic violations.
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August 4, 2009 |
Practice News
Public Act 96-108 took effect July 30, 2009. It amends judgeships in the following circuits: 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 19th, and 22nd. It also creates some new judgeships. Click here for more information.
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August 3, 2009 |
Member Services
Are you covered?
ISBA members are invited to participate in a members-only malpractice insurance plan provided by ISBA Mutual Insurance Company. ISBA Mutual, formed 19 years ago through the efforts of Illinois lawyers, specializes in professional liability insurance written specifically and exclusively for the needs of Illinois attorneys. Visit the ISBA Mutual website to learn more. -
July 31, 2009 |
ISBA News
[caption id="attachment_2915" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Mark Mathewson, ISBA Director of Publications, is congratulated by outgoing NABE President Rod Wegener"][/caption] Mark Mathewson, ISBA Director of Publications, received the 2009 National Association of Bar Executives Peer Excellence Award on Thursday at the association's Annual Meeting. This award recognizes those members who have made a significant contribution to NABE. Mathewson, also the editor of the Illinois Bar Journal and a frequent contributor to Illinois Lawyer Now, was described as "a principled bar executive" who is "knowledgeable and well-respected." Mathewson recently received his Certified Association Executive designation, the highest professional credential in the association world.
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July 30, 2009
Central Illinois
- Witnesses' absence leads to dismissal of felony charges, Champaign News-Gazette
Chicago area
- Abner Mikva chastises prosecutors for publicity in high-profile cases, ABA Journal
- Drew Peterson asks judge to move trial, Chicago Tribune
- Prison term for Aurora mom who broke toddler's leg, Daily Herald
Northern Illinois
- Judge postpones decision in eavesdropping case, DeKalb Daily Chronicle
State
- ABA panel to focus on corruption problem, Springfield State Journal -Register