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Theis sworn in as Illinois Supreme Court chief justice amid possible election shake-up
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJustice Mary Jane Theis was sworn in Wednesday as chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, the fourth woman in the state’s history to hold the position. She’ll serve a three-year term replacing ...
State Supreme Court punts on Illinois FOID Act ruling for 2nd time
Star-Courier via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSPRINGFIELD – In a 4-3 decision with a blistering dissent from the Republican minority, the Illinois...
Lisa Holder White set to become first Black woman on Illinois Supreme Court
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJudge Lisa Holder White will replace retiring Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman this...
'Black Sox' scandal revisited: Theatrical production, panel give reassessment
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOne of the notorious marks on major league baseball, the 1919 World Series between the White Sox and...
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice announces retirement
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFollowing 16 years of service, longest tenured justice ends term Oct. 25 with Nov. 30 her last day on the bench; Justice Mary Theis takes over as chief
Analysis: News and quotes from Illinois State Fair political days made interesting theater
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAlong with fried foods, carnival rides and an 800-pound cow made of butter, the Illinois State Fair is known for its political theater. For the Statehouse press corps, it means we clear our ...