Voting Underway in ISBA Election!
Watch the candidate presentation recordings to learn more about the candidates in contested races for Third Vice President and Board of Governors. Voting ends on April 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CT.
Member Appreciation & Recognition Reception
May 14, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL
Join us to congratulate the 2025-26 ISBA Award recipients, connect with your ISBA friends and colleagues, and enjoy an evening of networking at the beautiful Morton Arboretum. We hope to see you there!
Reserve Your Room for the 2026 ISBA Annual Meeting June 11-12, 2026 | Ritz-Carlton | St. Louis, MO
Join us in the dynamic Clayton business district of St. Louis for our 2026 Annual Meeting. Indulge yourself in the luxurious amenities the Ritz-Carlton has to offer! Lodging is now open for reservations, so take advantage of this opportunity to make your arrangements early before they sell out. The 2026 room rate is $279 for single or double occupancy, plus applicable taxes. Room Reservation Deadline: May 19
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Related Court Cases
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Involuntary Administration of Medication | 4th Dist. In re Jacob P., 2026 IL App (4th) 251327(July 8, 2026)Adams Co.(ZENOFF)Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Respondent appealed after the trial court ordered that he be involuntarily admitted for mental health treatment and be administered psychotropic medication. On appeal, respondent argued that the predisposition report did not comply with section 3-810 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, that the court improperly combined hearings the petitions for admission and administration of medication, that he did not receive adequate notice of the petition for administration, that he was not given sufficient information regarding the proposed treatment, and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. The appellate court affirmed the order granting the petition for involuntary admission but reversed the order granting the petition for administration of psychotropic medication, finding that the State failed to present evidence that the respondent was notified in writing of treatment alternatives. (VANCIL and GRISCHOW, concurring)
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