The ISBA offices will be closed for the holidays from Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, January 3. The offices will reopen on Monday, January 4. During this time, members can expect the following:
All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on January 4, 2021.
Long-time Barrington resident J. William “Bill” Braithwaite passed away December 6, 2020, at the age of 92 due to complications from COVID-19.
John Ramon Fox was born in Oak Park, Illinois on February 11, 1991. He died suddenly on November 10, 2020 in Chicago. He was the cherished only child of Patricia Jordan Fox and Ramon Fox. He is survived by his parents, his fiancé, Alexandria "Alex" Seydel and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Being an only child, his many loyal friends were more like brothers and sisters to John.
David Edward Czekala, 83, of Vernon Hills, passed away peacefully November 25, 2020. David received his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern University Class of 1959 and joined his family's business National Savings & Loan which was operated by the Czekala family since the 1800's. He retired at 60 but his restless spirit kept him active by running his own private law practice specializing in real estate and family estate planning. In his free time, he loved caring for his many rescue dogs, cats, birds and horses. His other passion in life was boating on Lake Michigan. His parents instilled his love of the water at an early age and he kept it well into retirement. Above everything was his love for his family; his loving and supportive nature will be dearly missed.
Joseph T. Cesario, of Elmhurst, proceeded in death seven days earlier by his beloved wife, Genevieve B. Cesario, nee Stachnik; retired Attorney at Law for over 50 years honored by the Illinois State Bar Association for his pro bono service; former City of Elmhurst Alderman and Member/Chairman of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners; active member of the Democratic Party of DuPage County; graduate of Marquette University and Northwestern University School of Law; loving father of Joseph R.
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Ed Clinton, Sr. passed away at the age of 90.
Ed was born on July 13, 1930.
On November 25, 2020, Michael Steven Cetina, beloved father, husband, brother, and best friend to all, passed away suddenly surrounded by his family. He was 60 years old.
Mike was born on May 27, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Daniel Cetina and Olga Cetina.
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) convened its 55th National Council Session (NCS) for the first time virtually for three days last month, Friday, October 23, through Monday, October 25.
A. Traub & Associates is pleased to announce their completed building renovation and subsequent Arlington Heights office move, located at 634 S. Arthur Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. The office is now located two miles south of the old location, about one mile south-east of the Northwest Highway and Arlington Heights Road intersection.
This new building is owned and operated by A. Traub & Associates, allowing them the freedom and creativity to envision and implement the best way to continue to serve clients in the Cook County and surrounding area.
Thomas F McGuire Esq., 81, of Hawthorn Woods, IL passed away peacefully on Nov 11, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospital.
Thomas was born in Manhattan NY and grew up in Dumont, NJ. He received his Bachelor's degree from St. Peter's University and his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University. Thomas began his career as a police officer with the Palisades Interstate Park in the State of New York before going to law school. After graduating he joined the federal government working for the National Security Agency (NSA) in Maryland.