CHICAGO— The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today announced the release of the 2025-2029 Statewide Violence Prevention Plan.
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August 20, 2025 |
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August 20, 2025 | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois teamed up for twice the fun at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) 29th annual Race Judicata Sprint for Justice 5K Run/Walk/Party on August 14, 2025, in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, 1746 N Stockton Drive. -
August 20, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is accepting applications for one attorney position. -
August 20, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for a position as Senior Regional Counsel. -
August 20, 2025 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for a position as Senior Regional Counsel.
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August 20, 2025 | Practice News
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Todd D. Scalzo as an associate judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. Mr. Scalzo received his undergraduate degree in 2000 from the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois and his Juris Doctor in 2004 from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Scalzo is currently affiliated with Mirabella Kincaid Frederick & Mirabella, LLC in Wheaton, Illinois. -
August 20, 2025 | Practice NewsJustice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Fifteenth Circuit Associate Judge John D. Hay as Resident Circuit Judge of Jo Daviess County. Judge Hay is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Resident Circuit Judge Kevin J. Ward. The appointment of Judge Hay is effective September 2, 2025, and will conclude on December 7, 2026.
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August 19, 2025 | CLE
To address the unmet legal needs in our communities, the Illinois Supreme Court has adopted the Pro Bono Pilot Project, which is a two-year pilot program that allows Illinois attorneys to earn up to 1 hour of MCLE credit for every 2 hours of pro bono participation they complete with Illinois Free Legal Answers. -
August 19, 2025 |
People
HOUSTON (August 18, 2025) – Clausen Miller today announced a significant expansion of its Texas presence with the addition of five attorneys and eight professional staff. This move follows Clausen Miller’s third anniversary of operating in Texas and reflects the firm’s long-term strategy to deepen its bench strength and enhance legal services throughout the Southwest.
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August 15, 2025 | People | ISBA News
ISBA President Bridget Duignan appointed Arlette Porter to the underrepresented seat on the Board of Governors on June 5, 2025. She will serve a three-year term. Porter is an active ISBA member and member of the Family Law Section Council for 20 years.