Congratulations to the new members of the CALL Executive Board
I am thrilled to announce the results of this year’s CALL Election: Continue reading 2023-24 CALL Executive Board – New Members
Community Service Committee – Cradles to Crayons
In conjunction with the February Business Meeting, the CALL Community Service Committee coordinated a volunteer clothes-sorting outing at Cradles to Crayons on Saturday March 11th with CALL members Brandy Ellis, Mandy Lee, Beth Schubert, Stacia Stein, Leah Whitesel, and Mike McMillan attending.
Special thanks to Chicago-Kent Law students Shabnam Mahammadli and Khrystna Slyusarchuk for joining us as well as the team at Cradles to Crayons for providing great guidance in a fun environment. We also raised money to support Open Books. Continue reading Community Service Committee – Cradles to Crayons
Coroner Research Fee Reduction Bill Passes Illinois General Assembly
On May 8th this year, SB 686, the coroner fee reduction bill, passed both the Illinois House of Representatives and Senate and was sent to the Governor on June 6th. Three days later on June 9th, Governor JB Pritzker sign the bill into law as PA 103-73, effective January 1 2024.
The newly signed legislation has two main provisions—1) provides that the fees for a copy of a transcript of testimony of a coroner’s inquest over 20 years old declaring the request is for research or genealogy purposes is a flat rate of $15.00; and 2) provides that, a coroner may waive, at his or her discretion, any coroner fees for those who are indigent or under other special circumstances. Continue reading Coroner Research Fee Reduction Bill Passes Illinois General Assembly
April 2023 CALL Board Meeting Minutes
Conference Call
April 11, 2023 9:02 a.m.
Board Members Present: Scott Vanderlin, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, Jill Meyer, Carrie Port, Jamie Sommers, and Todd Hillmer
Board Members Absent: None
Guests: None
Significant Actions: Continue reading April 2023 CALL Board Meeting Minutes
March 2023 CALL Board Meeting Minutes
Conference Call
March 14, 2023 9:05 a.m.
Board Members Present: Scott Vanderlin, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, Jill Meyer, Carrie Port, Jamie Sommers, and Todd Hillmer
Board Members Absent: None
Guests: Mike McMillan, Clare Gaynor Willis at the start to discuss Beatrix Happy Hour
Significant Actions: Continue reading March 2023 CALL Board Meeting Minutes
February 2023 CALL Board Meeting Minutes
Conference Call
February 14, 2023 9:04 a.m.
Board Members Present: Scott Vanderlin, Sarah Andeen, Mandy Lee, Jill Meyer, Carrie Port, Jamie Sommers, and Todd Hillmer
Board Members Absent: None
Guests: None
Significant Actions: Continue reading February 2023 CALL Board Meeting Minutes
From the Editors
It seems fitting that the Winter issue of the CALL Bulletin is coming out now. Punxsutawney Phil did predict six more weeks of winter. Winter might be finally upon us in Chicago. This issue is complete highlighting the amazing work CALL continues to do. From community service, DEI initiatives, welcoming new members and continuing our leadership with executive board elections. Continue reading From the Editors
President’s Message
The CALL Bylaws clearly state:
2(b) For the Winter edition of the CALL Bulletin, the President’s Letter must begin with a quip about:
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- staying warm
- shoveling
- slush season
- hibernating
- “dibs”
Editor’s and Revisers’ Notes
Amended to remove “[Bears Super Bowl Champions]” (February 5, 2007) Continue reading President’s Message
2023-2024 Executive Board Candidates
The CALL Nominations and Elections Committee is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the election of the Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 CALL year: Continue reading 2023-2024 Executive Board Candidates
New Member Profile – Rachel Ford
Biographical Info: Resources Management Librarian at Northern Illinois University Law Library
I am responsible for the library’s electronic resources and interlibrary loan, as well as maintaining the websites for the library and the College of Law. I also work on acquisitions, statistics, ILS administration, and the institutional repository, and provide basic reference and circulation services as needed. Continue reading New Member Profile – Rachel Ford