Effective January 1, 2026, the following individual is reappointed a member of the Judicial Conference of Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 41(b), for a term expiring December 31, 2028:

Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Randy Yedinak as a Circuit Judge for Livingston County in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.

Judge Yedinak is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the impending retirement of Judge Jennifer Bauknecht on March 17, 2026. The appointment is effective March 18, 2026, and will conclude on December 7, 2026. Judge Yedinak is running unopposed by a party candidate for the seat in the March 2026 primary and November 2026 general election.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for one attorney position.

Hancock County, Illinois, is accepting applications for the position of Public Defender. All applicants must provide proof of a valid Illinois law license, be in good standing with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, and have prior criminal law experience. Hancock County is located in West Central Illinois. The County Seat is Carthage, Illinois.

The application is available online at www.9thjudicial.org and should be mailed to:

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