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The entire 3rd grade class was so excited when Circuit Judge Patricia S. Fix of the @19thCircuitIL visited Ms. Metti’s class at Prince of Peace Catholic School on February 19 in furtherance of the @ILJudgesAssoc Page It Forward Program.

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The 3rd grade class of Ms. Lutz’s at St. Anastasia School in Waukegan was so excited that former student, Circuit Judge Michael G. Nerheim of the @19thCircuitIL visited on February 9, 2026, to read “Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson.”

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The entire 3rd grade class, including Ms. Chang posed for a selfie after their visit with Circuit Judge Jorge L. Ortiz of the @19thCircuitIL on February 10, 2026. Judge Ortiz visited North Elementary School in Waukegan and read “Sonia Sotomayor” in Spanish to the students.

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This week is National Court Reporting and Captioning Week, a time to recognize the work of court reporters and captioners.

For more information about the @19thcircuitil Court Reporter Services, visit: https://t.co/djEDPgeUtm

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The @19thCircuitIL will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 11th and Monday, February 16th in observance of Lincoln's Birthday and Presidents' Day.
***Court will be IN SESSION on Friday, February 13th.***

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On February 4, Judge Cornell of the @19thCircuitIL read “Abe Lincoln’s Hat” to two second grade classes at St. Gilbert’s Catholic School. Judge Cornell also donated bookmarks featuring Facility Dog Desi, and coloring and activity books courtesy of the 19th Judicial Circuit.

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The @19thCircuitIL will be in session with regular court hours on Wed, Dec. 31st, CLOSED on Thurs, Jan. 1st, and resume regular court hours on Fri, Jan. 2nd.

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@19thCircuitIL Mundelein Brach Court will be temporarily closed on Monday, Dec 15th for facility maintenance. Court operations at this location will resume on Tuesday, December 16th. For Court related questions, please visit our website at https://t.co/C0rRevKKLB

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The @19thCircuitIL will be closed on November 27th and 28th. Court will resume normal operations on Monday, December 1st.

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@19thCircuitIL ASSOCIATE JUDGE GEORGE D. STRICKLAND RETIRES

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ERIC KALATA SELECTED AS NEW ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF LAKE COUNTY

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TWO FINALISTS NAMED FOR LAKE COUNTY ASSOCIATE JUDGE

The Circuit Judges of the @19thCircuitIL have selected two finalists to fill the current associate judge vacancy.

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Welcome to the @19thCircuitIL newest employees, August 2025 hires: Nina, Negar, and Shawn with the Juvenile and Adult Probation Divisions. To explore available opportunities: https://t.co/Wbr7ba4hif

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The 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

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18 CANDIDATES APPLY FOR LAKE COUNTY ASSOCIATE JUDGE POSITION
The Administrative Office of Illinois Courts has notified Chief Judge Daniel B. Shanes that 18 attorneys have submitted applications for the vacancy in the @19thCircuitIL
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Welcome to the @19thCircuitIL newest employees, July 2025 hires: William, Teresa, and Matthew with the Juvenile and Adult Probation Divisions. To explore available opportunities: https://t.co/Wbr7ba4hif

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Congratulations to @19thCircuitIL, Judge Veronica O'Malley, on being this year's recipient of The Chicago Bar Foundation's Justice Thomas L. Kilbride Service Award. For more information on the Award, visit: https://t.co/6hBzSXsdY9

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🇺🇸 The 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois is closed today, Friday, July 4th. We will resume regular Court hours on Monday, July 7th.

Happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸

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NOTICE OF VACANCY ASSOCIATE JUDGE – @19thCircuitIL
Authorization pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 39 has been received by the Chief Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit to post a notice of vacancy for associate judge. To continue reading: https://t.co/HV1L0zYAL3

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Welcome to the @19thCircuitIL
newest employees, June 2025 hires: Sean, Jaden, Patrick, and Mark with the Juvenile and Adult Probation Divisions. To explore available opportunities: https://t.co/Wbr7ba4P7N

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