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Members of the Illinois State Bar Association staff worked the "Looking for Lincoln" tent on Sunday at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield and will be back again on Tuesday, August 18. The "Looking for Lincoln" tent also sponsored a re-enactment of the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
Fair attendees can collect rubbings from all five Lincoln storyboard medallions and receive half-off an adult admission to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
The ISBA tent is located on the north east side in the Heartland area, near the "Dock Dogs" show on the outer perimeter. All fair attendees are invited to stop by.
Southern Illinois
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August 17, 2009 |
ISBA News
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August 11, 2009 |
Member Services | Practice News
We've heard all the negatives, but now we want to hear the success stories and share them with ISBA members. For the premiere print issue of Illinois Lawyer Now Quarterly in September, we would like to feature how ISBA members are adapting their practices in light of the challenging economic climate.
- Have you succeeded in attracting new clients or growing your practice despite the downturn?
- Have you been able to cut your overhead while still maintaining the same level of service?
- Have you been successful in finding a new job despite the current economy?
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August 11, 2009
Central Illinois
- Courthouse kiosk helps direct visitors, Peoria Journal Star
- Rochester outlaws video gambling machines, Springfield State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- Attorney: No conflict for Wheeling trustee, Daily Herald
- Woman sues after group blocks sale of home, Chicago Sun-Times
- DuPage County Board votes to ban video gambling, Daily Herald
Northern Illinois
- Judge might free man in bomb case, Rockford Register Star
Southern Illinois
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August 10, 2009 |
Member Services
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Looking for Lucky No. 500 ...
ISBA members and member firms have been eagerly signing up for the ISBA's Member MarkSM and Member Firm MarkSM program. We've now almost reached our "500" participant milestone! Sign up today -- our 500th member or member firm to do so will be profiled on Illinois Lawyer Now! Click here to learn more and join Member Mark. -
August 10, 2009 |
Events
The Women's Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) is seeking nominations for its 2009 "Women with Vision" Awards. The awards will be presented at the WBAI Joint Professional Dinner, on Thursday, November 5, 2009. The "Women with Vision" Awards were first presented in 1997 by the WBAI to honor and recognize women who have demonstrated visionary approaches in their professional endeavors and who have made a contribution to the well-being and empowerment of women. Nominees may be chosen from various professions, including law, medicine, academics, public office, business/entrepreneur, trades/labor, journalism, community/religious service, etc. WBAI members are invited to apply for or nominate candidates for the "Women with Vision" Awards. Please submit a statement no more than four 81⁄2" by 11" pages, about a candidate's specific qualifications and resume to: Women with Vision Committee, WBAI, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., Suite 4S Chicago, IL 60604. Application statement, resume, which may include press clippings and copies of published articles, must be received by noon on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Any materials submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. All submitted material will remain the property of the WBAI.
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August 7, 2009
Central Illinois
- Family files wrongful death suit against Bradley soccer player's roommates, Peoria Journal Star
- Heyworth man gets life in prison for sexually abusing children, Bloomington Pantagraph
- Accused pleads guilty to weapons charge just before attempted murder trial to start, Decatur Herald & Review
- Jury deliberating case of driver involved in fatal wreck with state trooper, Springfield State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- Investigation ends at Burr Oak, few answers for families, Chicago Tribune
Northern Illinois
- Woman's bond set at $1M in Baby Crystal case, Rockford Register Star
State
- High school ADs, coaches support drug-testing law, Daily Herald
Nation
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August 5, 2009
Central Illinois
- Decatur man unfit for trial in wife's death, Springfield State Journal-Register
- City: Helping Restoration Urban Ministries unconstitutional, Champaign News-Gazette
Chicago area
- Recession forces more to act as own lawyer, Chicago Tribune
- Murder suspect on trial accuses former cop, Chicago Tribune
- Love notes delay murder trial, Southtown Star
- Probation for former Lemont firefighter in fraud case, Chicago Sun-Times
- Final vote next week on Aurora red light cameras, Aurora Beacon News
Northern Illinois
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August 4, 2009
Central Illinois
- Peoria County considering ban on video poker, Peoria Journal Star
Chicago area
- Cubs minor leaguer found guilty of hurting fan, Chicago Tribune
- 10 charged in scam that allegedly used inmate IDs for tax refunds, Chicago Sun-Times
- "Dateline NBC" show prompts move to shift trial, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- Man gets 44 years for son's death; mom scolded for making drug run while boy died, Belleville News-Democrat
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August 4, 2009 |
Practice News
Public Act 96-108 took effect July 30, 2009. It amends judgeships in the following circuits: 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 19th, and 22nd. It also creates some new judgeships. Click here for more information.
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August 3, 2009
Central Illinois
- Wife asks Athens to help bail out husband, Springfield State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- 10 indicted in $35 million tax fraud scheme, Chicago Tribune
- 'Career shoplifter,' 86, arrested for 61st time, Chicago Sun-Times
- Bill Gates' dad honored for 'pro bono' legal work, Chicago Sun-Times
Southern Illinois
- Trapped in Tamms: Inmates in Illinois' only supermax prison face battle proving mistreatment, Belleville News-Democrat
- Developer given year and 3 months in prison for tax evasion, The Southern
Nation
- AG Holder calls for getting "smart on crime", ABA Journal
- Salaries at largest firms peak in 2009, NALP
- Tuition jumps 15% or more at some public law schools, ABA Journal