Northern Illinois

September 29, 2010 | Practice News

Jansz appointed associate judge in 13th Judicial Circuit

The Illinois Supreme Court announced today that Michael C. Jansz received a majority of the votes cast by the circuit judges in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit and is appointed to the office of associate judge. Mr. Jansz received his undergraduate degree in 1985 from the Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa and his Juris Doctor in 1988 from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Mr.Jansz is currently a partner with Herbolsheimer, Lannon, Henson, Duncan & Reagan in Ottawa, Illinois.
September 20, 2010

Breaking legal news for Monday, Sept. 20
Chicago area
- Man arrested in Wrigleyville bomb plot, Chicago Tribune
- McHenry Co. cancer cluster trial opens, Daily Herald
- Jury selection starts in trial of East Chicago mayor, Chicago Tribune
Northern Illinois
- Judicial candidates well known in Boone County circles, Rockford Register Star
Nation
- Prosecutor weighed lesser charge before "sexting" victim, Chicago Tribune
- Missouri tells judges cost of sentences, New York Times
SCOTUS
- High court denies Burris request to stop election, Chicago Tribune
August 5, 2010 | People

David N. Dailey 1947-2010

David N. Dailey passed away in late June at his home in Moline. Mr. Dailey graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He practiced law for 37 years, from 1973 until his death. Read the full obituary in the Quad-City Times.
August 4, 2010

Breaking legal news for Wednesday, Aug. 4
Chicago area
- Charges dropped in Zion girls' slayings, Chicago Tribune
- Blagojevich trial: Attorneys talk forfeiture plans; no word from the jury, Chicago Sun-Times
Northern Illinois
- Doctor recommends release of alleged Ottawa murderer, Rockford Register Star
Southern Illinois
- Madison County's court for veterans gets national award, $10,000 prize, Belleville News-Democrat
This post is updated with breaking news throughout the day.
July 28, 2010

Breaking legal news for Wednesday, July 28
Chicago area
- Blagojevich case goes to jury, Chicago Tribune
- City may seek to tax banks on foreclosures, Chicago Tribune
Northern Illinois
- Family sues over death at Illinois Veterans Home, Rockford Register Star
Southern Illinois
- New dean excited about law school's future, Saluki Times
Nation
- Judge blocks key sections of Arizona immigration law, ABA Journal
This post is updated with breaking news throughout the day. More Daily Legal News available at www.isba.org/dailylegalnews
July 23, 2010 | People

John Holmstrom Jr. passes away

Former ISBA Board of Governors member John Holmstrom Jr. passed away on Tuesday, July 20. Mr. Holmstrom was a a partner at Holmstrom & Kennedy Law Firm in Rockford, and served as a captain in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. Mr. Holmstrom played a key role in the Japanese surrender in the war, encoding the message to the Department of War of the exact time that the surrender was confirmed. Read the full obituary in the Rockford Register Star.
July 13, 2010

Breaking legal news for Tuesday, July 13
Central Illinois
- Trial begins for B-N woman accused of assaulting boys, Bloomington Pantagraph
Chicago area
- Drew's lawyers: Prosecution stalling case to get new judge, Daily Herald
- Daley: New gun ordinance "reasonable", Chicago Tribune
- Bail stays in Kane Co. jury-tampering case, Daily Herald
Northern Illinois
- Judge OKs restraining order to stop Rockford fire station closure, Rockford Register Star
Nation
- FCC indecency rule struck down by appeals court, Chicago Tribune
This post is updated with breaking news throughout the day. More Daily Legal News available at www.isba.org/dailylegalnews
June 22, 2010 | Practice News

Maher apppointed Circuit Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit

The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Brendan A. Maher as Circuit Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Third Subcircuit, Judgeship A. This appointment is effective Aug. 2, 2010 and terminates on Dec. 3, 2012.
June 7, 2010

Breaking legal news for Monday, June 7
Central Illinois
- Hall jury to see jail scene, Bloomington Pantagraph
Chicago area
- Blago juror No. 171 was a Q101 talk show host, Chicago Tribune
June 3, 2010 | ISBA News

YLD presents $5,000 grant to CASA Winnebago

[caption id="attachment_11933" align="alignright" width="300" caption="YLD Council member Adela Lucchesi presents a $5,000 check to Fran Rossate of Winnebago CASA."][/caption] ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council member Adela Lucchesi presents a $5,000 check to Winnebago County CASA Board Chairperson Fran Rossate. The grant will support the Recruitment/Training Coordinator to continue to recruit and train additional advocates to respond to the stated need of the Juvenile Court Judge in Winnebago County. The YLD Council started - beginning last year with ISBA Past President Jack Carey - giving a grant in honor of the current ISBA President. This grant is in honor of John O'Brien.