Illinois Judges Association
Recent News About Illinois Judges Association
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Madison County judges participate in Judges Go to School Day
Several Madison County judges spent the day with students at local elementary schools by participating in the second annual Judges Go to School Day on Feb. 12. -
Rudolf, Overstreet present to IL Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools on issues of law and technology
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf joined Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet in presenting to the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools on behalf of the Illinois Judges Association. -
Rudolf receives Presidential Service Award for his work with schools
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf was awarded the Presidential Service Award by the Illinois Judges Association at the annual convention on Dec. 8. -
Katz selected as treasurer of Illinois Judges Association
St. Clair County Associate Judge Julie Katz was selected to serve as treasurer of the Illinois Judges Association. -
MC Judge Armouti elected to IJA Board of Directors
Madison County Associate Judge Veronica Armouti was elected to the Board of Directors for the Illinois Judges Association. -
Holder White appointed to upcoming Garman vacancy; First Black woman Illinois Supreme Court justice
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Fourth District Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White to fill the seat of Justice Rita Garman, who announced on Monday that she would retire. -
Gov. Pritzker Announces Fourteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians
Gov. Pritzker Announces Fourteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians. -
LIVE WEB - Chaos in the Courtroom: Civility, Decorum, and Order in the Court on December 10, 2021
LIVE WEB - Chaos in the Courtroom: Civility, Decorum, and Order in the Court on December 10, 2021. -
Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Retired Judge Hauptman To Fill Vacancy in Third District Appellate Court
Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Retired Judge Hauptman To Fill Vacancy in Third District Appellate Court. -
Retired Judge Crowder to take reins at Illinois Judges Association; Justice Overstreet second vice president
Retired Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder will be installed as president of the Illinois Judges Association (IJA) during the group's annual meeting on June 4. -
Former Justice Heiple dies; Championed rights of biological parents, survived impeachment attempt
Justice James D. Heiple, the author of the controversial 1999 “Baby Richard” adoption case ruling, passed away on January 18 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria from complications following a brain hemorrhage. He was 87. -
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Supreme Court Amends Rule 23 to Allow Citation of Unpublished Appellate Court Rulings
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today the amendment of Rule 23, which will allow litigants to cite unpublished opinions from the Illinois Appellate Courts for persuasive purposes. Amended Rule 23 is effective Jan. 1, 2021. -
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Justice Robert L. Carter Set to Join the Illinois Supreme Court
Justice Robert L. Carter of the 3rd District Appellate Court has been selected to join the Illinois Supreme Court next month, pending the Illinois State Board of Elections proclaiming the results of the November 3 election. -
Judge Judy, rebuked
In her bid for a seat on the Illinois Supreme Court, she lost last week by nearly a two to one margin. In Judge Judy, voters didn’t like what they saw. -
Retired judge says Cates attack ad distorts the truth
As a retired judge, my comments are in response to the full page ad against Justice David Overstreet ran by an entity calling itself “Clean Courts Committee.” -
Illinois Judges Association: Politics has no business in America’s court system
That statement may seem obvious, but considering that judges across our nation have increasingly become the focus of attacks for unpopular rulings, we feel the need to underscore its importance. -
In Zoom forum, Cates and Overstreet disagree some in polite debate
Supreme Court candidates Judy Cates, Democrat, and David Overstreet, Republican, who inhabit a world of argument, didn’t argue in a remote debate on Sept. 16. -
Illinois Judges Association statement on racial justice
Recent unrest and protests across the nation resulting from the mistreatment of African Americans serve as stark reminders that racial injustice, inequity and discrimination endure throughout our society. -
Armouti, Overstreet appointed to positions with Illinois Judges Association
Madison County Associate Judge Veronica Armouti and Fifth District Appellate Justice David Overstreet were selected to serve with the Illinois Judges Association (IJA) -
Armouti to educate Alton middle schoolers on dangers of social media use
ALTON – Sixth and seventh grade students at Alton Middle School will spend an hour talking about the dangers of social media and internet use with Madison County Associate Judge Veronica Armouti on March 9.