The ISBA offices will be closed for the holidays from Thursday, December 23, to Sunday, January 2. The offices will reopen on Monday, January 3. During this time, members can expect the following:

• E-Clips will not be delivered for the duration of this period.
• The Bar News will not be delivered on Thursday, December 23.
• Illinois Lawyer Now will not be delivered on Thursday, December 30.

All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on January 3, 2022.

The U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Illinois is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney opening in its Criminal Division to be located in Benton, IL. 

Applicants must be United States citizens; submit to a background investigation, credit and tax checks, and drug test; be registered for selective service, if applicable; have a J.D. Degree; have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience; and be active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

Honorable Charles R. Winkler, 86, retired judge of the Cook County circuit court and Veteran, passed away in his home Sat. Oct. 2, surrounded by his loving wife Connie [nee Trumbull Wolf] and family members.

Born Jan. 12, 1935, to the late Charles and Teresa Winkler, he was a long time resident of Chicago, Riverside, and River Forest. A graduate of St. Mell's High School, Loyola University, and Depaul University, School of Law.

Charles served his country, 1958 - 1964 in the US Army as well as the Illinois National Guard.

Royal Oak, Mich.-based Howard & Howard is proud to announce that partner Tim Gronewold has been elected to a two-year term as Chair of the Board of the American Red Cross, serving the Central Illinois Region, following his nomination by the Board Development & Engagement Committee. His term will begin in June of 2022.