Grace Barbic

Reporter @CDLB | Former @CapitolNewsIL, @pjstar, @The_Vidette, @TV10News, @wznd | Alumni @IllinoisStateU ‘20 • @UISPAR ‘21

[Grace Barbic @gracebarbic]

The Cook County Circuit Court will be under new leadership for the first time in 24 years, as Judge Charles S. Beach II beat out long-time chief judge Timothy C. Evans in a closed-door election Wednesday. Beach secured 144 of the circuit judge votes. Evans received 109 votes.

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Cook County Circuit Court Judge Daniel A. Trevino chats with reporter @gracebarbic about what inspired him to pursue a legal career, growing up on Chicago’s North Side and the joy of mentoring. Read more: https://t.co/I454U1PgRC

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@LauraBagby @CDLB Thanks for sharing!

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If you're running for judge in Illinois, read @gracebarbic's (@CDLB) piece on changes to the Illinois Code of Judicial Ethics, which covers judicial candidates. https://t.co/X8PQ9bozYo

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Advocate Health & Hospital Corp. lost its bid for a new trial over a discovery deposition dispute in a medical malpractice case where the plaintiff lost his entire colon and was awarded a $49 million verdict, a state appellate panel ruled.
https://t.co/noZFFoWcyo

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In today’s Beyond the Bench series, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Mary C. Marubio speaks to reporter @gracebarbic about being at the forefront of the cultural shift around cash bail, diversity on the bench, and her love for espresso.
https://t.co/hKQ9EpAodH

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The Illinois Supreme Court granted a stay Tuesday on its ruling upholding the state’s assault weapons ban as the plaintiffs plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision.
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[Grace Barbic @gracebarbic]

The IL Supreme Court granted a stay Tuesday on its ruling upholding the state’s assault weapons ban as the plaintiffs plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision, citing financial contributions by the governor to 2 state justices’ campaigns.
https://t.co/axkLBbSV3t

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In today’s Beyond the Bench series, we profile Cook County Circuit Court Judge Nichole C. Patton, who discusses how she juggles her various life roles – as mother, judge, teacher and board member – with reporter @gracebarbic.
https://t.co/4553LPIc7h

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Our Beyond the Bench series launches today with an interview with Cook County Circuit Judge Rena Van Tine, who is about to step into a new role as an Illinois appellate court justice. Read what she told reporter @gracebarbic.
https://t.co/KjWYHvopr8

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A rainbow appears at 741pm following Wednesday's storm in downtown Chicago. #weather #news #chicago

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Illinois 1st District Appellate Justice Jesse G. Reyes announced today that we will be running for the Illinois Supreme Court in 2024. If elected, he would become the first Latino to serve on the highest court in the state.

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.@ErikaHarold, @JesseGReyes and others discuss the progress of #civility in Illinois courts as part of our #LawDay2023 coverage. https://t.co/BakEmq05ng

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What a great piece by @gracebarbic on why talking to each other may help bridge incivility in the legal profession. @illinoiscourts @ABAesq @ILJudgesAssoc #LawDay #LawDay2023 #twill

[Grace Barbic @gracebarbic]

This just in: I’m going to be a godmother!!! What a great honor and privilege. The thought and creativity that went into this made it even more special. I’m so ready for baby girl Aria Barbic to come into the world! August can’t come soon enough💗😇

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The family of an 87-year-old man who was struck and killed by a garbage truck while out for a walk in McHenry County accepted a $1.5 million settlement.
https://t.co/xdk5qzt3bh

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A man whose legs were crushed and later amputated after he was hit by a car attempting to park at a Bensenville 7-Eleven accepted a $91 million settlement with the convenience store chain.
https://t.co/I2sM7UKvTF

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When the Paid Leave for All Workers Act becomes law, Illinois will be just the third state in the nation with such a policy, giving millions of workers guaranteed time off and the right to sue in court if they don’t get it.
https://t.co/bBfWmdujOw

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A circuit court erred in upholding a state school board’s decision to fire an Oak Park elementary teacher over Facebook posts she made about students and incidents that occurred in her classroom, a state appellate panel held.
https://t.co/9qpsIJhRWA

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A man who was severely injured in a motorcycle accident when he was hit by a truck accepted a record $5 million settlement in DuPage County circuit court.
https://t.co/xTgTCWgL8F