The Illinois Supreme Court has authorized the appointment of two new Associate Judges in McHenry County’s 22nd Judicial Circuit. It’s a well-paying job and the taxpayers pay for office expenses, so there will probably be a lot of attorneys interested. … Continue reading
Circuit Judge Joseph Condon plans to retire when his term is up in December. His replacement is selected by our Illinois Supreme Court Justice Robert Thomas. That person will be current Associate Court Judge Judge Michael W. Feetterer. I asked … Continue reading
Among the other information picked up at the annual fund raiser of McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi was the impending retirement of Associated Judge Martin Zopp. Zopp, who lives in Crystal Lake, worked longer than his wife Marilyn, who … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Circuit Court: Twenty Second Judicial Circuit of McHenry County Announces Mental Health Court Graduation Ceremony The 22nd Judicial Circuit of McHenry County Mental Health Court will host its 7th Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Circuit Court: Twenty Second Judicial Circuit of McHenry County Judgeship Appointment WOODSTOCK, IL – The Twenty Second Judicial Circuit of McHenry County is very pleased to announce that effective December 3, 2012, the … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Circuit Court: New Arbitration Center for the Twenty Second Circuit WOODSTOCK, IL – The Twenty Second Judicial Circuit of McHenry County has a new Arbitration Center located at 666 Russel Court, Suite 309 … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Circuit Court: Twenty Second Judicial Circuit of McHenry County Drug Court Program Set to Begin WOODSTOCK, IL – After nearly two years of planning, the Twenty Second Judicial Circuit Drug Court Program will … Continue reading
A press release from the Illinois Supreme Court: Acting Administrative Director Declares Two Illinois Associate Judges Appointed in the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Michael J. Tardy, Acting Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Twenty-Second Judicial … Continue reading
Sitting through an hour of Judge Thomas Meyer’s court proceedings before the Zane Seipler Special Prosecutor request case has convinced me that the 22nd Circuit Court Judges should hire a management consultant. Most of the hour was spent re-scheduling cases … Continue reading
I asked McHenry County Court Administrator Dan Wallis what was going on with regard to the selection of two new Associate Judges. Here is his reply: “As far as the 2 new associate judges, I am expecting that announcement to … Continue reading
Because of population grown since the year 2000, McHenry County gets two new associate judges. The selection process for these $171,000 jobs is in process. Twenty-nine lawyers have applied. But now the County Board has to find a place to … Continue reading
A press release from the Circuit Court of McHenry County: Twenty Second Judicial Circuit Implements Online Alternative Sanctions WOODSTOCK, IL – In an effort to implement meaningful sentencing alternatives for alcohol related offenses and low degree criminal offenders, the Twenty … Continue reading
Two McHenry County lawyers won’t have to worry about keeping an office open after McHenry County Circuit Judges vote who should be appointed to two new Associate Judgeships resulting from local population growth. At a salary of over $171,000, it’s … Continue reading
There are so, so many attorneys walking the hallways in the McHenry County Courthouse whom I do not know. It was a lot easier when McHenry County’s population was a third its current size–back in the early 1970’s. Because of … Continue reading
Here is a photo of Sally Wiggins in her trademark heels and dress walking the Parade in Marengo. She is wearing a pink scarf in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wiggins was passing out roses again and her campaign … Continue reading
In times past the Chicago Tribune endorsed down to the County Board level. No more. This year, just those running for countywide office and judicial posts (some of which are now smaller than countywide) are endorsed in the collar counties). … Continue reading
The Sheriff’s campaign supporters (both GOP and Dem) are weighing in on the press release from Democrat Mike Mahon outlining how he would cut $1 million in Keith Nygren’s departmental budget: Mike Mahon Outlines $1 Million in Budget Cuts for … Continue reading
Thursday night, Republican Party judicial candidate Gordon Graham held a fund raiser at D’Andrea’s. There was a good crowd that appeared to have thinned out by the time I arrive after any speakers had had their say. Several people asked … Continue reading
I stopped in on the first part of Independent 22nd Judicial District candidate Sally Wiggins fundraiser at the establishment next to the Metro Bowl tonight. You see some of the folks who arrived early. Her opponent, Associate Judge Gordon Graham, … Continue reading
A fourteen person group of public officials headed by McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren is soliciting money for Associate Circuit Court Judge Gordon Graham’s campaign for circuit court. The event will be held at D’andrea Banquets at the southeast corner … Continue reading
