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Crowder will lead state judge s association The Telegraph FacebookTwitterEmail Crowder EDWARDSVILLE Former Madison County Judge Barbara Crowder has been elected president of the Illinois Judges Association for its 50th year. Crowder began as an associate judge in Madison County in 1999 and was elected as a circuit court judge in 2006. She retired from the bench in 2018. “I’m honored to represent a revered judiciary in Illinois that is well-respected for its commitment to public service and independence,” Crowder said. “More than ever, we need to protect judicial independence, which serves as the basis in every judge’s ability to render fair and impartial outcomes.” ....
Judges launch statewide diversity, inclusion program The Telegraph FacebookTwitterEmail SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Judges Association (IJA) and the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism (2Civility) is launching a new program week aimed at advancing greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the state’s legal system. “Building Confidence in our Legal System” is a virtual three-part series that will bring together legal and community stakeholders across Illinois to address racial and other disparities in the legal system. The first session was Thursday. “Institutional and systemic racism undermines the values of our nation and democracy,” said Judge Diane Shelley, president of the Illinois Judges Association. “Our goal is to build trust and confidence in the role of judges and lawyers in preserving those rights and furthering the cause of justice and fairness.” ....