Marion Wilson Benfield Jr. of New Braunfels, Texas, formerly of Champaign-Urbana, passed away at the age of 90 years young on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, surrounded by his devoted wife and other loving family.
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Think you know everything about the Chicago White Sox loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the 1919 World Series?
The Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission announces its latest entry in its long-running History on Trial series: the Chicago “Black Sox.” The presentation will examine the 1919 White Sox allegedly throwing the World Series in their 5 games to 3 loss to the Reds and the legal ramifications following.
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In Collinsville, we honored ISBA Past President Dennis J. Orsey, 2020-21, and ISBA Past President Jack C. Carey, 2008-09, IBF Charter and Diamond Champion, for their service to the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Foundation, and the legal community on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
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John Harold Armstrong, 88, of Mattoon, IL, passed away in Mattoon, on September 5, 2022. Born January 30, 1934, and raised in Champaign, IL, he was the son of John Harold and Pauline Burt Armstrong.
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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications for: Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt 8L (Deputy General Counsel Air Enforcement). The position is located in Springfield.
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Hon. George Sutcliffe Miller, 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Champaign, Illinois, on August 31, 2022.
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ISBA’s two-day Solo and Small Firm Conference is back, allowing you to earn CLE credit while networking with colleagues in person once again! Join us in Springfield for this in-depth look at how to navigate the new normal. Get fresh ideas to help you adapt to the changes in the practice, learn how to defend your firm against cybersecurity breaches, discover which technology can help you manage your hybrid practice, and learn how to use social media in marketing.
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E. Mont Robertson died February 1, 2022, in Quincy, Illinois, at his home.
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July 29, 2022 |
Practice News
Chief Bankruptcy Judge Thomas L. Perkins of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Illinois will retire on March 31, 2023. The Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit seeks applications from all qualified applicants to succeed Judge Perkins as bankruptcy judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Illinois with a duty station in Peoria, IL. Applicants must be willing to travel to other locations in the Seventh Circuit to handle cases as need arises. The term of office is 14 years, and the current salary is $205,528.00.
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July 29, 2022 |
Practice News
The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long in Urbana, llinois expires on May 3, 2023. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new eight-year term.