Justice Rita B. Garman of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Circuit Court vacancy in the 11th Judicial Circuit. The vacancy was created by the upcoming retirement of Judge G. Michael Prall on November 2, 2010. Judge Prall has been a judge for the 11th Circuit since 1991. Under the Illinois Constitution, judicial vacancies are filled by Supreme Court appointment. The application process will lead to final Court approval. The applicants will undergo an evaluation and screening process. Notices of the vacancy has been posted in courthouses throughout the Circuit. The application form and instructions may be obtained by visiting the Illinois Supreme Court’s website at www.state.il.us/court and follow the instructions on the “Latest News” scroller announcing the Eleventh Judicial Circuit vacancy. Original applications must be submitted via mail to: Supreme Court of Illinois attn.:

• Mrs. Mary Hurley
• 3607 North Vermilion, Suite 1
• Danville, Illinois 61832

No electronic or facsimile applications will be accepted. Deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday, August 11, 2010. The person appointed to fill the vacancy will serve until the position is filled by election in November, 2012. To be eligible for consideration for appointment, the applicant must be a lawyer licensed to practice law in Illinois. The 11th Judicial Circuit is comprised of five counties: Ford, Livingston, Logan, McLean and Woodford counties.