A lot has changed on the Benton Public Square since William Henry Hart was admitted to the Illinois Bar Association on May 10, 1887.

Successor and grandson Richard O. Hart said that date, May 10, marked 125 years in business for the family of attorneys.

“My grandfather didn’t go to law school,” Richard Hart said. “Back then, you were not required to go to law school. I’m not even sure there was such a thing as law school. You studied and were certified by your teacher. He studied and was admitted to the bar association in 1887. There is a photo in the courthouse of Judge Duff’s law class that includes my grandfather.

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