Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford of the Supreme Court of Illinois seeks public comment on the applicants for a Circuit Judge vacancy in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Third Subcircuit.
The vacancy was created by the retirement of Judge Charles W. Smith, effective Aug. 31, 2026. Under the Illinois Constitution, the vacancy will be filled by Supreme Court appointment.
Applicants being considered for appointment to the judgeship are:
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September 3, 2026 | Practice News
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September 3, 2026 | CLE
8 MORE Movie-Lawyers Who Would Be Disciplined in Real Life Live Webcast Wednesday, October 14, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. 1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit (subject to approval) -
September 1, 2026 |
Member Services | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of August, 2026, the ISBA helped 1,267 people in need of legal services find lawyers.
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September 1, 2026 | People
The Honorable Arthur C. Perivolidis of Mount Prospect, Illinois, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on August 29th, 2026. He was born on November 1st, 1941 in Oak Park, Illinois, and lived a long, happy and healthy life of eighty-four years.1 comment (Most recent September 17, 2026) -
September 1, 2026 | Practice News
At this year’s ISBA Solo and Small Firm Conference, Sept. 17-18 at the Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette, many sessions will provide hands-on tactics and tips for small-firm and solo attorneys. Presenters will discuss how to use artificial intelligence (AI) smartly, ethically, and confidently in the practice of law. For the September Illinois Bar Journal's cover story, "A Quick-Start Guide to AI," the IBJ interviewed some of the conference's presenters for overviews of their AI-related sessions. -
August 31, 2026 | CLE
When the Subject Has Four Legs and a Tail: Illinois Replevin Statute Amendment Live Webcast Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00 – 1:35 p.m. 1.50 hours MCLE credit -
August 31, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court announced today the appointment of Gregory T. Mitchell as an At Large Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Mr. Mitchell is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Daniel Kubasiak. Mr. Mitchell’s appointment is effective October 2, 2026, and will conclude on December 4, 2028.
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August 27, 2026 | Events
Chief Justice Neville led first-year students at DePaul University College of Law in the Pledge of Professionalism during DePaul’s law school professionalism orientation, which was held on Monday, August 17. -
August 26, 2026 | CLE
Case Law Update: Construction Defect Claims and Comprehensive Liability Coverage Live Webcast Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. 1.0 hour MCLE credit -
August 26, 2026 |
Practice News
ROCKFORD, IL – Brendan A. Maher, Chief Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit, has officially posted a notice of vacancy for the position of Boone County Public Defender. This vacancy is based on the selection of Public Defender Kathryn J. Cross to serve as an associate judge, with her swearing-in scheduled for September 2, 2026.