The Illinois Judges Association consists of over 1250 current and retired judges. The Association supports judicial excellence and professional development and judicial education, fosters public confidence in an independent judiciary, works to preserve the independence of the judiciary by educating the public and students, and promotes a diverse judiciary that administers justice in a fair and impartial court system.

President Mary Colleen Roberts, Media Committee Co-Chairs Cecilia Horan and Dan Jasica give updates on IJA happenings.

Member Spotlight

Membership matters to 4th District Appellate Justice Raylene DeWitte Grischow, "IJA advocates with the legislator to ensure the best benefits for both active and retired judges."

IJA's August #ProBono Spotlight is 23rd Judicial Circuit Court Judge John McAdams. Judge McAdams serves as co-chair of the 23rd Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and has overseen the expansion of pro bono services available to self-represented litigants. Learn more about Judge McAdams at Pro Bono Spotlight McAdams (memberclicks.net)