Changes in judgeships Public Act 96-108 took effect July 30, 2009. It amends judgeships in the following circuits: 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 19th, and 22nd. It also creates some new judgeships. Click here for more information.Posted on August 4, 2009 by James R. CovingtonFiled under: Practice NewsCentral IllinoisChicago AreaNorthern IllinoisOut of StateSouthern IllinoisTopic: Legislation