Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford of the Supreme Court of Illinois seeks public comment on the 11 applicants for an At-Large Circuit Judge vacancy in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Kane County.
The vacancy will result from the retirement of the Honorable Kevin T. Busch effective January 29, 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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January 5, 2026 | Practice News
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January 1, 2026 | ISBA News
The names of the 11 Fellows selected to participate in the 2026 Rural Practice Fellowship Program, which is designed to meet the critical need of providing access to justice for those living in rural areas with a declining lawyer population, have been announced. -
December 22, 2025 | People | ISBA News
On December 12, the Hon. April G. Troemper received the Presidential Commendation from ISBA Immediate Past President Sonni Choi Williams in recognition of her outstanding service on the Standing Committee of Judicial Advisory Polls. Judge Troemper was honored for her leadership of the Committee, including guiding the drafting of revised poll questions that were unanimously approved by the ISBA Board of Governors. She currently serves as the Committee’s Ex-Officio. -
December 22, 2025 | Practice News
Effective January 1st, trial clerks will no longer be required to file a Notice of Appeal in criminal cases where the defendant is represented by counsel. Instead, defense attorneys will be responsible for filing timely Notices of Appeal. -
December 19, 2025 | CLE
Unconscious Bias in Judicial Appointments: Barriers to Diversity in the Illinois Judiciary -
December 18, 2025 | Events
The IBF’s Champions Breakfast was held on December 12, 2025, at the JW Marriott Chicago, in conjunction with the ISBA Midyear Meeting, honoring Deane B. Brown, a Shareholder in Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd., and Thomas A. Zimmerman, Jr., of Zimmerman Law Offices. Deane B. Brown received the 2025 Distinguished Service to Law & Society Award. Thomas A. Zimmerman, Jr. received the 2025 Honorary Champion Award. PC: ISBA -
December 17, 2025 | ISBA News
The ISBA Springfield and Chicago offices will be closed for the holidays beginning Wednesday, Dec. 24. They will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. During this time, members can expect the following: E-Clips will not be delivered for the duration of this period Illinois Lawyer Now will not be delivered on Thursday, Dec. 25 The Bar News will not be delivered on Thursday, Jan. 1 All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on Jan. 5, 2026. On behalf of everyone at the ISBA, we wish you a happy holiday season and best wishes in the new year. -
December 16, 2025 |
Practice News
ST. LOUIS – Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 – Lashly & Baer, P.C. announced today that it will open a new office in Edwardsville, Illinois effective January 1, 2026. The new location expands the firm’s presence in Illinois and reinforces its long-term commitment to serving clients throughout the Metro East and surrounding communities.
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December 16, 2025 | CLE
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December 16, 2025 |
Practice News
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today confirmed that 51 of its lawyers globally will be promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2026.