Oral arguments are underway for the First District of the Appellate Court at Riverside-Brookfield High School. Justice Mary Mikva is presiding along with Justice Freddrenna Lyle and Justice David Navarro, who is a graduate of the school.

Looking for court forms & instructions on how a self-represented litigant should fill out & file in a civil court proceeding? The IJA has created a series of short videos designed to inform the public about resources available to self-represented litigants ija.memberclicks.net/court-resources

Congratulations to 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Bobbi Petrungaro who was honored at the 2024 Illinois Creditors Bar Association's Alexander P. White award dinner. 👏

Two Madison County students got the chance to be “Sheriffs for the Day” & were sworn in by Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs. The students met detectives, courthouse security, Judge Veronica Armouti, Madison County Treasurer, Regional Superintendent of Schools, & Madison County Clerk.

Justice Debra Walker follows Lincoln’s footprints in Hancock County mississippivalleypublishing.com/the_hawk_eye/w…

IJA #WellnessWednesday - If you want to feel really great. . .

IJA #MemberMonday - IJA Membership matters to 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Don DeWilkins. 'I love the Judges’ Wellness Challenge. It reminds me that I have to continue to stay active and watch my health.' - Judge Don DeWilkins

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IJA #WellnessWednesday - You cannot control anything that happens to you, only how you react.

IJA President Justice David Overstreet’s trip to Poland began Friday, April 12th following a successful Ed Con. Forty-one IJA members and guests are attending the trip. Bezpieczne podróże!

IJA #WellnessWednesday - Practice mindfulness. It’s no more than taking the time to take measure of yourself and get down to root causes and conditions.

IJA Membership matters to Judge Art Smigielski 'As a descendant of Polish immigrants, I’m proud that IJA has sponsored a program comparing the legal systems of the countries with the 2 oldest Constitutions USA & Poland. To those able to attend, enjoy the April IJA trip to Poland'

The DeKalb County Courthouse in the 23rd Judicial Circuit will be closed until 3 p.m. tomorrow, April 4th. rb.gy/wxcc97

IJA #WellnessWednesday - The IJA Wellness Committee reminds you that to be of use to others you must first take care of you. #takecareofyourself

Judge Heinz Rudolf, 20th Circuit, attended West Junior High School’s Career Day. Judge Rudolf had the privilege to speak with 7th grade students and teachers. The questions posed were compelling and thoughtful. Thank you for the invite by Principal Gustavo Cotto. #community

Thank you for an informative and fun night. IJA members are looking forward to our April trip to Poland! Dziękuję

IJA #WellnessWednesday - Get outside!!  Studies show multiple benefits to our physical and mental wellness by spending more time outdoors!!
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The Kendall County Courthouse will be closing at Noon on Friday, March 29th.