This was the first of two conversations with contested primary candidates for the 3rd District Illinois Appellate Court. John C. Anderson was featured Thursday. Justice Joseph P. Hettel didn’t always aspire to serving on the appellate court, but said his unique and diverse legal experience has helped him find his footing since taking the role in 2022.“I have a place and a purpose here,” he said. “The dream job is the one I’m in right now, even though I wasn’t dreaming of it prior to …