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2026 Illinois Judges Foundation Annual Reception

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

161 N. Clark Street, 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601

Illinois Judges Foundation

2026 Annual Reception

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Illinois Judges Foundation Annual Reception. Join members of the Illinois judiciary and legal community for an evening of celebration, connection, and fellowship as we honor distinguished members of the judiciary and celebrate the next generation of Illinois legal professionals.

Date & Time
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
161 N. Clark Street, 12th Floor
Chicago, IL

2026 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

The Illinois Judges Foundation is proud to honor three distinguished members of the judiciary for their exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to the legal community:

Honorable Charles S.
Beach II Chief Judge of the
Circuit Court of Cook County

Honorable Robert L.
Carter, (Ret.) Retired Justice of the
Illinois Supreme Court

Honorable April M.
Perry U.S. District Court for the
Northern District of Illinois

CELEBRATING OUR 2026 Scholarship AwardEEs

We will also recognize the nine 2026 Justice Mary Jane Theis & Harold Sullivan Scholarship Award recipients. These outstanding law students represent the future of our profession, and we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and support their legal education.

Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities
Reception Ticket (Dinner & Drinks Included)	$100
Platinum Sponsor	$7,500
Gold Sponsor	$5,000
Silver Sponsor	$2,500
Bronze Sponsor	$1,000
Friends Sponsor	$500

Choose the registration method that works best for you:

1. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION

Complete the printable commitment form and submit payment by check.

PRINTABLE FORM

2. ONLINE REGISTRATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Support the IJF’s mission while helping us honor outstanding members of the judiciary and invest in the next generation of Illinois legal professionals.

We look forward to celebrating with members of the Illinois judiciary and legal community in honoring these exceptional individuals whose service and commitment continue to strengthen our profession.

Mission Impact: Proceeds from this event support the Illinois Judges Foundation’s educational, civic, and scholarship initiatives that advance the administration of justice.

Questions? Contact us at ijf@chicagobar.org

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IJF and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Annual Southern IL Golf Outing

Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

St. Clair Country Club, Belleville, IL

ILLINOIS JUDGES FOUNDATION &
LAND OF LINCOLN LEGAL AID

ANNUAL SOUTHERN ILLINOIS GOLF OUTING

The Illinois Judges Foundation and the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid invite you to join us for our Annual Southern Illinois Golf Outing taking place Thursday, October 1, 2026 at St. Clair Country Club in Belleville.

This annual outing brings together various Southern Illinois communities to share an afternoon and evening in support of these great organizations advancing access to justice throughout Illinois. This event includes 18 holes of scramble golf with golf cart, on-course beverage coolers, and Reception with appetizers and open bar.

Schedule of Events

11:00 AM	Registration (Golf Participants)
12:00 PM	Shotgun Scramble Start (Golf Participants)
5:00 PM	Awards Reception

Guest Speakers

	Honorable Andrew J. Gleeson Chief Judge of the 20th Judicial Circuit in the State of Illinois
	Perry J. Browder President of the Illinois State Bar Association
	Clarissa Gaff Executive Director of the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

TICKET TYPE:	DETAILS:	RATE:
Golf & Reception SOLD OUT	Includes 18 holes of scramble golf with golf cart, on-course beverage coolers, and Reception with appetizers and open bar.	$200
Reception Only	Begins at 5:00 p.m. Includes appetizers and 2 open bars in the Large Ballroom.	$75

REGISTRATION

To register for this event, please contact Dan Locallo, dmlocallo@yahoo.com, and/or complete the registration form:

REGISTRATION FORM

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL:	INCLUDES:	RATE:
Diamond Sponsor	9 reception guests	$5,000
Gold Sponsor	7 reception guests	$2,500
Silver Sponsor	5 reception guests	$1,000
Bronze Sponsor	3 reception guests	$500
Tee Sign Sponsor	Logo on tee sign	$200

BECOME A SPONSOR

By becoming a sponsor, your organization plays a direct role in supporting the missions of the Illinois Judges Foundation's and the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid. Your partnership advances our missions while demonstrating your commitment to the legal profession, the judiciary, and the administration of justice throughout Illinois.

SPONSORSHIP KIT & COMMITMENT FORM

To become a sponsor, please contact Dan Locallo, dmlocallo@yahoo.com, and/or complete the registration form:

SPONSORSHIP KIT

All proceeds from this event are divided equally between
the Illinois Judges Foundation and the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid.