Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans has proposed a statewide will registry that would allow individuals to file wills for a nominal fee.

Chief judge proposes voluntary registry for filing wills in Illinois

Judge Beth Jantz installed late, but warmly, to Northern District bench

Salvation Army must face wage suit, judge holds

East Bank Club ex-controller gets 4 years in prison for embezzling

Students get a glimpse of firm life

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Students get a glimpse of firm life

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Romanucci delivers undergraduate commencement address

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Barnes & Thornburg raises funds for charity

Interpreter honored for pro bono work

Firm names winners in oratory

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