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​​​​MCBA NEWSLETTER

​​​​​​may 29, 2023



2023
MAY EVENTS
5/29/2023 (Mon.)
Courthouse Closed

JUNE EVENTS
6/2/2023 (Fri.)

Breakfast with the Bar

6/5/2023 (Mon.)
​Annual Golf Outing & Pckleball!


6/9/2023 (Fri.)
ADR Committee Meeting
Breakfast with the Bar


6/13/2023 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting
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6/14/2023 (Wed.)
CLC Committee Meeting


6/16/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar 

6/17/2023 (Sat.)
Family Picnic 

6/19/2023 (Mon.)
Courthouse Closed

6/20/2023 (Tues.)
​CPR Class 6pm


6/22/2023 (Thurs.)
Annual Meeting
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6/23/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar
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6/27/2023 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting


6/30/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

JULY EVENTS
7/4/2023 (Tues.)
Courthouse Closed

7/7/2023 (Tues.)
Breakfast with the Bar

7/11/2023 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting

7/14/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

7/21/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

7/25/2023 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

7/28/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

AUGUST EVENTS
8/2/2023 (Wed.)
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listenting Session

Upcoming Save-The-Dates
9/22/2023 (Fri.)

CIPA Legal Education Seminar

10/19/2023 (Wed.)
​6th Annual Behavioral Health Community Forum

10/25 & 10/26 (Wed. & Thurs.)
MCBA Biennial GAL Conference

12/19/2023 (Tues.)
​Holiday Luncheon

All Court Holidays & Closures
​Complete List of Court Holidays & Closures
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cpr class

Aaron's story
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​On Monday, November 7, 2022, my wife Christine and I returned home from our early morning cardio workout at the gym at about 6:00AM. I complained of being exhausted and I lied upon our living room floor, as was my habit. Christine then noticed I was unresponsive and unconscious. I wasn’t breathing, and my heart had stopped beating. At 53 years of age, I had suffered cardiac arrest and I died. Christine shouted to awaken out 18 year old son, Max, and as she called 9-1-1. The dispatcher contacted the Bloomington Fire Department and explained the steps of CPR to Christine. Max had been taught basic CPR at central Catholic High School, and Christine later told me he confidently and calmly stepped in and began CPR. Both Christine and Max performed CPR until the EMTs arrived. The firefighters performed CPR upon me as I lie on my living room floor for 50 (fifty) minutes using a mechanical chest compression device, and the firefighters shocked my heart with an AED 15 (fifteen) times. When they had restarted my heart beating, they transported me OSF St Joseph Medical Center.  
 
Christine immediately calling 9-1-1 and Max and Christine performing CPR saved my life. I learned for every minute that passes without CPR, the potential survival for a person in cardiac arrest is reduced by 10%. Please remember that fact. For every minute of inaction, 10% of possible survival is lost. I was extremely fortunate Christine was present when I suffered cardiac arrest, and that she acted quickly. I am so very proud for Christine and Max both having been awarded the Red Cross Lifesaver Award certificate for having performed CPR and saving my life.
 
My cardiac arrest was a result of my genetics. My two main coronary arteries had become blocked 100%, as a result of a cholesterol issue passed down in my family. I had felt I was in the best shape I had ever been physically, before November 7 happened.  
 
I know I am Blessed. I was released from the hospital after one week. The doctors and nurses all call me a “miracle”, especially after the doctor had initially told Christine I would likely not survive, or, if I did survive, I would need to live in an assisted living facility for the remainder of my life due to the effects of the lack of oxygen supply to my brain would have on my cognitive and physical abilities. I returned to work as a McLean County prosecutor in mid-January 2023. Miraculously, I had no impairment to my cognitive or physical abilities.
 
I survived cardiac arrest because people stepped in and performed CPR.

The more people who learn this life-saving skill, the more people’s lives can be saved.
 
Thank you for allowing me to share my story. Aaron

​Class Date
: Tuesday June 20th
Class Time: 6pm
Location: YMCA, 202 St Joseph Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 - In the community Rooms.
Class Length: 2hrs in person. 2hrs online (done before class start)
Cost​: $40/person
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Description: This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. This is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion MUST be completed PRIOR to attending the in-class portion.

Details: Once you register, you will receive an email with the 2 hours of online classwork to be completed about a week before the class. 
Registration
Class registration closes on Tuesday, June 13


NOTICe


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 2023-2024 term:
 
President:                                                  Nathan B. Hinch
 
First Vice-President:                                   Honorable Pablo Eves
 
Second Vice President:                                John Pratt
 
Secretary:                                                   Spencer Chikahisa
 
Member, Board of Governors                       Jaime Ganschow
       Term Expiring 2027
 
The above-named nominees will be formally placed in nomination at the annual meeting of the Association on June 22, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at Bloomington Country Club, 605 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, Illinois 61701.
 
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 22nd day of May 2023.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Nominating Committee of McLean County Bar Association
 
Gina L. Wood, Co-Chair
Kathleen M. Kraft, Co-Chair
Nathan B. Hinch
Tom Hundman
Joseph Foley
Michael G. Butts
Erin Donaldson


​ANNUAL MEETING

THURSDAY - JUNE 22 - 4:30 PM
bloomington country club

Members, please join us at our annual meeting.

The meeting will take place at the Bloomington Country Club, Bloomington Illinois. The doors will open at 4:30 pm and the meeting will commence at 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 22. 


This years agenda will include important business a summary of committee reports, a vote on open Board positions and the transition for the 2023-2024 term. This years agenda will also include the 2023 Young Lawyer of the Year Awards. The list of memorials who will be honored for those who have passed away will come soon.​
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The cost is $30.00 for MCBA Members ($35 for non-MCBA Members) if paid on or before June 9. After June 9, 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 Coming

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​mcba
Composite 


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There will be two options this year for the Composite. The first option includes your photo in this years composite with your own personal size composite copy. This choice has a cost o $75.00 associated with it. The second choice includes your photo in this years composite with your own personal size composite copy AND a digital headshop copy. This choice costs $100.00. 
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registration is open

Sign up for a 5 minute photo session here.

mcba
​softball
no games tonight
​monday memorial day


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​PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

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Welcome to the first annual MCBA Pickleball Challenge! Teams of two are welcome with at least one player of the team to be a member of MCBA/CIPA or their staffer. Come enjoy play time and loads of FUN!
More Information & Registration HERE

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES
​conflict panel

pro bono attorneys needed

**A client has a POP hearing on May 31.  If you are willing to take this case, please contact the PSLS conflict board at ​nichole@ogarmiller.com or 309-827-8551 Ext. 111 for more information. 
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**A client has filed a motion to extend a Plenary Order of Protection that will expire soon, and is seeking assistance at the hearing that is currently scheduled for June 1, 2023”.  If you have questions or are willing to take this case, please contact the PSLS Conflict Board at Todd Miller's office nichole@ogarmiller.com or 309-827-8551 Ext. 111 for more information. ​

CLE

Court Technology Roundtable: with Judges & Clerks & Admin
File Formats Supported by McLean County Information Technologies
Please see the above link to the reference materials from last weeks CLE.

Most helpful is the information on the acceptable electronic file formats when efiling. 


golf outing &
new this year - pickleball!
monday - june 5

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More information and registration

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Join us in celebrating the legacies of our 2023 History Makers (Dotti Bushnell, Mary & Hank Campbell, Willie and Charles Halbert, and Guy Fraker).  The History Makers Gala will be held on Wednesday, June 21st, at the Brown Ballroom on the campus of Illinois State University. The Gala dinner will feature live entertainment that celebrates the honorees and their service to our community. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $100 for non-members and $75 for Museum members (reserve your seat before June 9th).

History Makers Gala Registration & Dinner Information

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interviewing children and youth cle
friday, june 23
12 - 1.30 pm
1.5 cle hours
​free

This course will provide the foundation to effectively communicate with children and youth; and present instruction on interviewing and listening skills essential to a successful interview. 
More Information & Registration HERE

civil mental health proceeding series

Registration & More Information HERE
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recording opportunities

CLE
ABOLISHING IRS BACK TAXES
​A FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY'S GUIDE

[1 HOUR General CLE CREDIT APPROVED]
RECORDING ENDS March 1, 2024
Registration for Recording & CLE Credit Instructions

CLE
BOND REFORM NUTS & BOLTS:
 Illinois' Safety, Accountability, Fairness & Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act
with updates

[Up to 1.5 HOURS General CLE CREDIT APPROVED]
RECORDING ENDS July 30, 2023
Registration for Recording & CLE Credit Instructions

CLE
ethics: rules every lawyer must know

[1 HOUR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY - Ethics - CLE CREDIT APPROVED]

 recording ends october 30, 2023

Registration for Recording & CLE Credit Instructions

Save the Date

Saturday, June 17 - 4:00 pm - Family Pickleball Picnic
​​Friday, September 22 - Central Illinois Paralegal Association Legal Education Seminar
Wednesday, ​October 19 - 6th Annual Behavioral Health Community Forum
Wednesday & Thursday, October 25 & 26 - MCBA Biennial GAL Conference

new to your office?
​or maybe an attorney/staff 'on the move'?

If your office has new attorneys and staff, then we would like to update membership on your additions! Maybe you have an attorney making moves within your office. 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 or Retiring or Any Update!

friday breakfast with the bar
join us this friday

8:00 am-9:00 am

Coffee Hound Website
The Coffee Hound - Downtown Bloomington
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BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
​HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

2023 Schedule
Please contact​ Jennifer.julius@pnc.com if interested in attending.
If you have questions please call Jennifer at 309.655.5484

career opportunities


PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES

More Information
Posted - May 29

adding a bloomington attorney


Onward injury law

FILLED

Posted May 15

paralegal​


administrative office of the illinois courts

Job Description & Application
IL Court Help Website
Posted May 15

supervising sr program mgr, illinois court help


​STATE FARM
​INSURANCE

More Information
Remove July 9

litigation IN-HOUSE
​counsel
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prairie state legal services

Illinois Openings
Updated - May 8

statewide
​openings


ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Position Summary
Reviews Begin May 8

assistant / associate university counsel


ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Link to Position Info
Posted May 1

instructional assistant professor - politics & gov't


robert t varney & associates​

Information
Posted May 1


​full time attorney



office space available



205 n MAIN STREET, BLOOMINGTON 
professional office suites- LEASE

Downtown office building with lease space available on the second and third floors. Building is  accessible with elevator, shared entry and shared restrooms.
Suite Information
posted May 2023

 121 main STREET, BLOOMINGTON 
office suite - 2nd floor - lease

Second floor office suite available for lease. The full floor is available for a single tenant. Previously occupied as an attorney’s office, the space has a perimeter of private office spaces and conference room, open/work area/reception, two (2) restrooms, breakroom, data storage and secured storage areas inclusive in suite. Building has elevator access. Parking adjacent to building.
More Information
posted May 2023

306 E grove street, bloomington 
freestanding building - FOR SALE
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We are pleased to present the former Yoder Law Office Building, now Murphy Building, in Downtown Bloomington for sale. The current business will be relocating, making this unique freestanding office building available. This property has unique characteristics, lots of natural lighting, large private offices with windows, conference rooms, break room and updated mens and womens restrooms, as well as a large storage room. The property has been well maintained and with the adjacent parking lot, this presents a great opportunity for a new or expanding business in Bloomington. Please call to schedule a tour today.
More Information & Phone Number
posted May 2023

105 n. center street - downtown blooomington
​office - for sale
​

Downtown Bloomington is home to over 100 shops, restaurants, and services ready to provide you  with distinctive merchandise and friendly small town customer service. You can be apart of what makes Downtown great in owning this spectacularly cared for former law office. The property has three stories and a full basement, private offices, conference rooms, storage, vaults, restrooms, library and more.​
More Information
posted February 2023

ILLINOIS HOUSE BUILDING

Now Leasing- seven (7) newly constructed single room offices available
ranging in size from 200 square feet to 274 square feet
including access to a common conference room
Internet access is included.
​Call or text 309-531-0445 for particulars. 

Call or text 309-531-0445
updated February 2023

Office Space Available

Located one block from the McLean County Law & Justice Center, two offices (209 sq. ft. & 108 sq. ft.) available for rent. The offices are ideal for a single office user or a professional with an administrative assistant. Both offices are newly painted, fully furnished, and move-in ready. Offices have access to kitchen/break room. Conference room available for reservation. Parking included.
​For more information, call or text (708) 831-2733.
​posted January 2023

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE 
2nd Floor


121 N Main St., Bloomington, IL 

3,625 sq. ft. Total.  Smaller space units available.
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Parking on site
Call or Text 309-868-1604
​posted November 2022

bar committee activities

2023
​GAL Committee Meeting - June 1 12.15 pm
​Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee [ADR] Meeting - June 9 noon
​​​BOG Meeting - June 13 noon

Criminal Law Committee Meeting - June 14 noon
Underwood Committee Meeting - June 16 noon
​​​​​​CLE Committee Meeting - June 27 noon
Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting – July 12 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - August 2 3.30 pm
​GAL Committee Meeting - June 1 12.15 pm

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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