Supreme Court Justice Sanjay T. Tailor has begun an application process for four judicial vacancies – two at-large vacancies and two subcircuit vacancies – in Cook County.
The at-large vacancies are for the seats of Judge Diana Rosario (vacant as of June 1, 2026) and Judge Shelley Sutker-Dermer (vacant effective December 7, 2026), and the subcircuit vacancies are for the seats of Judge Sybil Thomas (19th Subcircuit, vacant as of January 31, 2026) and Judge Pamela Loza (12th Subcircuit, vacant effective September 18, 2026).
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August 11, 2026 | Practice News
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August 10, 2026 | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association will be a Gold Co-Sponsor of the All Bar Social with the Chicago Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard St., Chicago. All lawyers and law students are welcome to attend! -
August 10, 2026 | Practice News
In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P, for which a sharply divided court concluded that U.S. bankruptcy courts and U.S. district courts exercising bankruptcy jurisdiction lacked the authority to approve a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan if that plan includes a nonconsensual release of any nondebtor’s claims against another nondebtor. In his August Illinois Bar Journal article, "Consensual Releases," Austin R. -
August 7, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of 13 judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County. These appointments were made out of public necessity to ensure an adequate level of judicial staffing in Cook County. Each appointee has received recent positive ratings following interviews and evaluations from the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening. They will run unopposed in the November general election.
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August 7, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Cook County Circuit Court Judge Michael Cabonargi to the Ninth Subcircuit of Cook County. Judge Cabonargi is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Sanjay T. Tailor to the Supreme Court in January 2026. The appointment is effective August 7, 2026, and will conclude on December 4, 2028.
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August 6, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Cook County Circuit Judge Timothy C. Evans to the First District Appellate Court. Judge Evans is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Terrence J. Lavin on March 31, 2026. The appointment is effective August 17, 2026, and will conclude on December 4, 2028.1 comment (Most recent August 7, 2026)
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August 5, 2026 | Member Services | ISBA News
The ISBA is excited to announce that our two new member directories are now live! ISBA Member-to-Member Directory: Whether you are interested in making or receiving referrals from other members or just want to look up a member you recently met at a meeting, the Member-to-Member Directory is your go-to source for finding ISBA members. Only ISBA members can access the directory, and all ISBA members are eligible to have a free profile in it. -
August 5, 2026 | CLE
8th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy: Lincoln and the Rule of Law Live Webcast Thursday, September 10, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 4:40 p.m. 6.0 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment credit (subject to approval) -
August 5, 2026 | People
Thomas L. Pullen, 82, of Gladstone, Illinois, died at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab, Stronghurst, Illinois. Judge Pullen was born in Pecos, Texas on August 29, 1943 to Clarence L. and Verna (Asbury) Pullen. He was raised and educated in Gladstone where his family had lived since 1835. Judge Pullen was a graduate of Union High School, Western Illinois University, and the John Marshall Law School. He served as a captain in the US Army and was awarded a Bronze Star for service in Vietnam. -
August 4, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for multiple open attorney positions.