Birkett appointed to Appellate Court

The Illinois Supreme Court announced Wednesday that DuPage County State's Attorney Joseph E. Birkett has been appointed to the Appellate Court of Illinois, Second Judicial District. He takes the position presently held by the Honorable John M. O'Malley, who is retiring from judicial office on December 5, 2010. This appointment is effective Dec. 13, 2010 through December 3. 2012.