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  • September 30, 2011
    YLD Day at the Races
    The Illinois State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division hosted a Day at the Races at Arlington Racetrack on Sept. 24.
  • September 23, 2011
    Justinian Society Installation and Awards Dinner
    ISBA President John G. Locallo received the Justinian Award of Excellence and Appellate Justice Mary Seminara Schostok received the Helen M. Cerise Award at the Justinian Society's Annual Installation and Awards Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 23 at the Palmer House Hilton. Katherine A. Amari O'Dell was sworn in as Justinian President. Other Justinian officers who took the oath included Gregg A. Garofalo (1st VP), Hon. Robert W. Bertucci (2nd VP), Anita M. DeCarlo (3rd VP), Jessica DePinto (Treasurer) and Frank A Sommario (Secretary).
  • September 21, 2011
    CRO renovation enters home stretch
    The 2nd phase of the renovation of the ISBA's Chicago Renovation continues. Demolition of old walls, ceilings and flooring is complete and new walls, lights and bathroom tiles have been installed. Furniture and flooring are in progress. This project is on schedule and will provide an improved member experience for CLE classes and a studio for enhanced online learning.
  • September 8, 2011
    CRO Renovation — Walls/Lights/Tile
    The 2nd phase of the renovation of the ISBA's Chicago Renovation continues. Demolition of old walls, ceilings and flooring is complete and new walls, lights and bathroom tiles have been installed. This project is on schedule and will provide an improved member experience for CLE classes and a studio for enhanced online learning.
  • August 26, 2011
    Illinois Bar Foundation Cards Cubs 2011
    The Illinois Bar Foundation hosted a fundraiser at the Cards vs. Cubs game on Friday, August 19, at Brixen Ivy.
  • August 25, 2011
    2nd phase of CRO renovation underway
    The 2nd phase of the renovation of the ISBA's Chicago Renovation is underway. Demolition of old walls, celings and flooring is complete and new walls and wiring are under construction. This project is on schedule and will provide an improved member experience for CLE classes and a studio for enhanced online learning.
  • August 18, 2011
    ISBA at the 2011 Illinois State Fair
    President John Locallo and members of the military spent time this week helping members of the public at the ISBA tent at the Illinois State Fair.
  • August 18, 2011
    McLean County Bar Association Golf Outing 2011
    The annual McLean County Bar Association golf outing for lawyers and doctors was held August 16 at Bloomington Country Club.
  • August 11, 2011
    1st phase of CRO renovation nearly complete
    The 1st phase of the renovation of the ISBA's Chicago Regional Office is scheduled to finish tomorrow -- Friday, Aug. 12. This included the renovation of the west side of the floor, which housed the offices of the Illinois Bar Foundation. The 2nd phase will begin next week and is the renovation of the ISBA offices on the east side of the building and the training room on the south side. The project is on schedule and will feature an improved member experience for CLE classes and a studio for enhanced online learning.
  • August 4, 2011
    Young Lawyers Golf Outing 2011
    The Illinois State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division held its Golf Outing on Wednesday at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont. This event was a fundraiser for the IBF/YLD Children’s Assistance Fund.