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Chief Judge Robert Villa and Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford recognize Kane County attorneys for their pro bono work.

Kane County Attorneys Honored for Donating Over 1,000 Hours of Volunteer Legal Service

The 16th Judicial Circuit, along with the Kane County Bar Foundation a...
Judge Lark Cowart talks with Geneva Community High School students during a recent visit from their Business class.

Trading Places: Visits to (and from) the Courthouse

The 16th Judicial Circuit hosts schools from around Kane County every ...
New wayfinding kiosks will help court goers navigate courthouse visits.

New Court Wayfinding Kiosks

The 16th Judicial Circuit has launched its new Court Wayfinding Kiosks...
New Jury Commission Room at Kane County Courthouse.

Jury Commission Room Relocates to Improve Accessibility and Serve Local Legal Community

The Kane County Jury Commission Room has officially moved from Room 23...
Judge William Engerman poses with couple after performing their wedding ceremony

Say "I Do" to a Kane County Courthouse Wedding

Getting legally married doesn't have to be expensive or stressful when...
Batavia High School students win their match with Judge Divya Sarang presiding

High School Mock Trial Sparks Future Legal Talent

​​​The Kane County Bar Foundation hosted its annual High School Mock T...
Ann Lobb has served as the Children’s Waiting Room executive director since its opening in 2004.

Kane County's Children’s Waiting Room

Since 2004, the Children’s Waiting Room has provided a free, supe...
Illinois Math and Science Academy Law Day Essay Contest winners (center) with Kane County Bar Foundation Executive Director Ann Lobb (left) and Chief Judge Robert Villa (right) presenting the awards at their high school.

Celebrating Law Day in Kane County

While Law Day (May 1) is observed just once a year, at the 16th Judici...