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  • January 16, 2019 | ISBA News
    Illinois Supreme Court Receives Famous Lincoln Portrait in Commemoration of State’s Bicentennial
    Pictured are ISBA 3rd Vice President Anna Krolikowska, ISBA President James McCluskey, Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier, and ISBA President Elect David Sosin. 

    The Illinois Supreme Court received a high-quality reproduction of a famous Abraham Lincoln photograph on Jan. 15 during a ceremony held in Springfield.

    The photograph was taken in Springfield by well-known photographer Alexander Hesler on June 3, 1860, for Lincoln’s 1860 presidential campaign. Historians consider Hesler’s portrait one of the best taken of Lincoln during his pre-presidential years.

  • January 16, 2019 | People
    William "Bill" Edward Harris 1938 - 2019

    William "Bill" Edward Harris, 80, of Springfield, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center.

    He was born Oct. 23, 1938, in Springfield, the second son of Frank and Margaret Sullivan Harris. He married Carolyn Siegmund on Oct 2, 1971, in Union, Missouri.

  • January 9, 2019 | Events | ISBA News
    Volunteer for the 2019 High School Mock Trial Invitational

    Volunteers are needed for the 2019 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational, which will be held March 9-10 at the Public Affairs Center at the University of Illinois Springfield. 

     

    This program provides an opportunity for students to learn what it is like to prepare and present a legal case before the Illinois courts. Participating students gain a better understanding of the justice system and improve their knowledge, skills, and ability to articulate in a reasoned, thoughtful manner.

     

  • January 2, 2019 | ISBA News
    Nominating Petitions Now Being Accepted for Upcoming ISBA Election

    In the spring, members of the ISBA will elect a third vice president, 11 seats on the Board of Governors, 45 seats on the Assembly in Cook County, and 88 seats on the Assembly outside Cook County.

    One board seat is open in each of the following Areas: Area 2 (Circuits 17, 19 and 22), Area 4 (circuits 10, 14, and 15), Area 5 (Circuits 5, 6 and 11), Area 7 (Circuits 1, 2 and 4), Under Age 37 in Cook County, and Under Age 37 outside Cook County. Additionally, five seats are open in Cook County.

  • January 2, 2019 | People
    Howard & Howard Expands Peoria Office

    Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC has announced that Noah A. Menold has joined the firm. He will practice out of the firm’s Peoria office.

    Menold focuses his practice on commercial ligation. Prior to joining Howard & Howard, he concentrated his practice on health care and medical malpractice defense.

  • December 18, 2018 | People
    Charles H. Wilhelm 1935-2018

    Charles H. Wilhelm, 83, of Lewistown, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at his home.

    He was born Jan. 27, 1935, at Dunfermline, the son of William D. and Kathryn (Jenkins) Wilhelm. He married Connie Grzanich on Sept. 15, 1962, in Bryant. She survives along with three sons, Thomas Wilhelm of Canton, Charles Wilhelm of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Bill Wilhelm of Lewistown; five grandchildren, Ryan, Alana, Jesse, John and Jacqueline; and three great grandchildren, Lindsey, Rory and Jayce. He was preceded in death by his parents.

  • December 17, 2018 | ISBA News
    ISBA Offices Closing for Holidays

    The ISBA Springfield and Chicago offices will be closed for the holidays beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. They will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. During this time, members can expect the following:

    • E-Clips will not be delivered for the duration of this period.
    • Illinois Lawyer Now will not be delivered on Thursday, Dec. 27.

    All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on Jan. 2, 2019.

  • December 12, 2018 | ISBA News
    ISBA Launches New Search Engine on Website

    The ISBA has launched a new search engine that includes filters to help users more easily find resources and information online.

    The main search now includes CLE programs, Illinois Lawyer Now posts, and YouTube videos. Users can filter search results by content type, practice area, year, and more.

    1 comment (Most recent September 7, 2021)
  • December 11, 2018 | People
    Steven L. Blakely 1964-2018

    Steven L. Blakely, 53, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.  He was born to David and Marilyn Neet Blakely on Dec. 22, 1964. 

    He married Kimberly Edwards in Zimbabwe, Africa, on July 7, 1998. They have three sons, Tom (17), John (15) and Henry (12).

    1 comment (Most recent December 13, 2018)
  • December 4, 2018 | People
    Improvements Coming to University of Illinois College of Law Library Reading Room

    The University of Illinois College of Law Library Reading Room will be undergoing renovations beginning Dec. 26.

    Sprinklers will be added and the ceiling and lights will be upgraded. University officials anticipate the project will be completed in late April or early May 2019.