2025 Joint Midyear Meeting PhotosMarch 2026The Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association proudly co-hosted the 2025 Joint Midyear Meeting on December 11–12 at the JW Marriott Chicago, bringing members of the legal community together for two days of connection and collaboration.
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy Jessica R. DurkinMarch 2026At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
FOIA Amended To Address Cybersecurity ThreatsBy Jenifer L. JohnsonMarch 2026Illinois Public Act 104-0438, effective 1/1/26, makes numerous changes to the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), including a change driven by cybersecurity concerns.
Legal Representation in Unemployment Insurance HearingsBy Kevin Lovellette & Briana JacobsMarch 2026The Illinois Unemployment Insurance Actauthorizes IDES to establish a program commonly referred to as the Legal Services Program. IDES works with contracted law firms to offer free legal services in Illinois that assist individuals and businesses in navigating administrative hearings.
The Public Official Safety and Privacy ActBy Robert P. OsgoodMarch 2026The General Assembly passed the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act last year, which is intended to combat harassment and “doxing." Broadly, the Act prohibits the displaying or posting of personal information about public officials and their immediate family members.
