Chief Judge Stephen J. Culliton announced June 25 that applications for the Office of Associate Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit of Illinois, DuPage County, have been received from the following people:

• Terrence J. Benshoof, Glen Ellyn
• Alan J. Brinkmeier, Elmhurst
• Brenda M. Carroll, Winfield
• Anthony V. Coco, Glen Ellyn
• Kimberly A. Davis, Winfield
• Robert E. Douglas, Carol Stream
• Scott M. Hardek, Elmhurst
• Michael R. Konewko, Winfield
• Jeffrey N. Kowalkowski, Glen Ellyn
• Paul A. Marchese, Wheaton
• Frank J. Markov, Jr., Lombard
• Sean M. McCumber, Warrenville
• Robert S. McDonough, Wheaton
• Ronald D. Menna, Jr., Wheaton
• Robert A. Miller, West Chicago
• Michelle L. Moore, Glen Ellyn
• Michael A. O'Brien, Wheaton
• James D. Orel, Westmont
• John J. Pcolinski, Jr., Naperville
• David E. Schwartz, Glen Ellyn
• Alfred A. Spitzzeri, Naperville
• Linda L. Stinauer, Hinsdale
• Neal F. Thompson, Naperville

The vacancy is the result of the retirement of Associate Judge Kenneth A. Abraham. As part of the review process conducted by the Circuit Judges, Chief Judge Culliton invites public comment by letter before July 6, 2009:

Chief Judge Stephen J. Culliton 18th Judicial Circuit Court 505 N. County Farm Road, Room 2015 Wheaton, IL 60187