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​MCBA NEWSLETTER

​​​        may 24, 2021


May Events
5/26/21 (Wed.)
Bench/Bar Listening Session 12:05 

5/28/21 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar


5/31/21 (Mon.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

​June Events
6/4/21 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

6/7/21 (Mon.)
Golf Outing

6/17/21 (Thurs.)
Annual Meeting - 4pm

July Events
7/5/21 (Mon.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

7/20/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

​August Events
8/17/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

September Events
9/6/21 (Mon.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

9/21/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

9/29/21 (Wed.)
Bench/Bar Listening Session 12:05 

October Events
10/11/21 (Mon.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

10/19/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

10/27 & 28 (Wed.&Thurs.)
GAL Seminar


November Events
11/11/21 (Thurs.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

11/16/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

11/25/21 (Thurs.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

11/26/21 (Fri.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

December Events
12/21/21 (Tues.)
Holiday Luncheon

12/25/21 (Fri.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

bench/bar listening session

Wednesday, May 26 for the next Bench/Bar Listening Session
Be sure to submit your questions with your reservation!
reservation

a former recipient of the young lawyer of the year award
makes the headlines!

Read About Megan Green HERE

ANNUAL BAR ASSOCIATION/DENTAL SOCIETY/MEDICAL SOCIETY & BANKERS GOLF OUTING

monday - june 7

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​Schedule of Events:
12:30 – 6:00 pm:  Golf  Domestic beers, Gatorades & Soft drinks in cart on course courtesy of McLean County Title/Chicago Title               
5:30 – 7:00 pm:  Cocktails courtesy of Allison & Mosby-Scott & Hors d’oeuvres in the Rafters Room (Beer Cheese & Crackers, Popcorn, Cheddar Snacks & Beer Nuts)
 6:30 – 7:30 pm:  Dinner Buffet - Bellemont Room        
Cost per person:
Golf & Dinner - BCC Members     $57.00 or
         
$33.00 for members w/their own cart
Golf & Dinner - Non-Members    $132.00
Dinner Only - $33.00  
registration & more information

registration closes on friday, may 28

Sponsor a hole on the golf course! Click on the button above to find out more!

​friday breakfast with the bar
join us this friday

8:00 am- 9:00 am

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Downtown Bloomington

​NOTICE

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Pursuant to §9.2(a) of Article IX of the By-Laws of the McLean County Bar Association, the following have been slated as nominees for the below-named offices of the McLean County Bar Association for the 2021-2022 term:
 
     President:  Julia Davis
     First Vice-President:  Kathleen M. Kraft
     Second Vice President:  Nathan B. Hinch
     Secretary:  Nargis Khokhar
     Member, Board of Governors:  Michael G. Butts - Term Expiring 2025
     Member, Board of Governors:  Brendan Bukalski  - Term Expiring 2024
 
The above-named nominees will be formally placed in nomination at the annual meeting of the Association on June 17, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. at Epiphany Farms Estate at Moraine View, 23676 East 800 North Road, Downs, Illinois 61736.
 
All members should plan to attend and cast their ballots as aforesaid. 
 
All members are further notified that pursuant to §9.2(b) of Article IX of the McLean County Bar Association By-Laws, not less than ten members may nominate other candidates for any office or offices described above.  Such nominations shall be in writing, signed by the nominators, and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Association not less than fifteen days preceding the date of the annual meeting as aforesaid.
 
Dated this 7th day of May 2021.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Nominating Committee of McLean County Bar Association
 
Gina L. Wood, Co-Chair
Kathleen M. Kraft, Co-Chair
Julia Davis
Tom Hundman
George C. Wood
Erin Donaldson
Michael G. Butts
Rachel Brandt
Nargis Khokhar

annual meeting
thursday - june 17 - 4:30 pm
​epiphany farms

Members, please join us at our annual meeting.

This meeting will be a little different this year as we continue to work through the challenges of a global pandemic. The meeting will take place at Epiphany Farm. This venue provides a safe and inviting atmosphere to those who would like to attend in person. The meeting will commence at 4:30 pm on Thursday, June 17. 

This years agenda will include important business a summary of committee reports, a vote on open Board positions and the transition for the 2021-2022 term. This years agenda will also include the 2020 and 2021 Lincoln Award recipients as well as the 2020 and 2021 Young Lawyer of the Year Awards. The memorials for both 2020 and 2021 will be presented at a later date.

The cost is $30.00 for MCBA Members ($35 for non-MCBA Members) if paid on or before June 11. After June 11, the cost increases to $35.00 for MCBA Members ($40.00 for non-MCBA Members).
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There will be light appetizers p
rovided along with a cash bar.​

registration

m.R. 3140-in the supreme court of the state of illinois-order entered 5-10-2021
​amended rule 10-101

 Landlords:
Up to $25,000 Rent Assistance per tenant via NEW state program
​closes monday, june 7

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Beginning on May 17, the application portal can be located by clicking on the above icon.
A valuable new rental assistance program from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is launching on May 17. This program will provide up to 12 months of past rent and 3 months of future rent payments for eligible applicants, up to a maximum grant of $25,000 per tenant.   
 

The application needs to be done in close cooperation between landlords and tenants. The application window is only three weeks, so you should plan to apply as soon as the portal opens. The portal will close on Monday, June 7th. 

There is a list of documents required of both the tenant and housing provider, as well as some very thorough Landlord FAQs and Tenant FAQs on IHDA’s website.
 
Adrian Barr, Managing Attorney
Prairie State Legal Services
(309) 433-0065 Direct Line

update

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​THE CHILDREN'S WAITING ROOM [room 305]
LAW & JUSTICE CENTER
will remain open for the foreseeable future
federal grant funding was attained


new to your office?

If your office has new attorneys and support staff, then we would like to update membership on your additions! Please click on the link below to submit a little about the new addition and feel free to add a photo as well. 
New to My Office!

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More Information & Registration

​2021 MCBA membership - renewal

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mark your calendar
​2021

May 26 - Bench/Bar Listening Session 12:05 pm
June 7 - MCBA Golf Outing at BCC beginning at noon
June 17- MCBA Annual Meeting 4:40 pm
July 20 - CLE noon time event
August 17 - CLE noon time event
September 21 - CLE noon time event

September 29 - Bench/Bar Listening Session 12:05 pm
October 19 - CLE noon time event
October 27 & 28 - The Guardian Ad Litem CLE Event 
November 16 - CLE noon time event
​December 21 - Holiday Luncheon at noon

orders issued 2021 & other resources

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BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
​HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

2021 Schedule
Please contact​ Jennifer.julius@pnc.com if interested in attending.
If you have questions please call Jennifer at 309.655.5484

career stuff


​growmark

seeks
information
posted: May 24


legal assistant


office space available


ILLINOIS HOUSE BUILDING
Quality Office Space at Affordable Rents
Two Blocks Directly North of Law & Justice Center
Call or text 309-531-0445
Re-Posted: March 8

DOWNTOWN LAW OFFICE BUILDING - ​FOR SALE

105 n. center street - bloomington
Re-Posted: March 8​

bar committee activities

2021
​​​CLE Committee Meeting - May 25 noon

BOG Meeting - June 8 noon 

Executive Committee 
President                            
​Kathleen Kraft

2nd VP
Judge Pablo Eves

Secretary
Nargis Khokhar
1st VP
​Nathan B. Hinch

Immediate Past President
Julia Davis

Treasurer
Calli Farrell
Disclaimer:
The McLean County Bar Association (MCBA) presents the information on this web site as an information service to our members and other Internet users. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice. The information is not intended to create, and receipt of the information does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Those using this information should not act upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel.
Board of Governors
John L. Pratt
Brendan Bukalski
Michael Butts
​Dean Davis


Administrative Assistant
Mary Sellmyer

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The intention of the MCBA"Find a Lawyer"search is only to refer members of the public requiring legal services to members of the MCBA who have indicated that they wish to receive referrals in a particular area of the law.

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