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Illinois Supreme Court announces new at-large judgeship in the 11th Circuit

[SEPT. 11, 2001]  The Illinois Supreme Court announced Monday the existence of a new, at-large Circuit Court judgeship in the 11th Circuit, which includes Ford, Livingston, Logan, McLean and Woodford counties. The new judgeship is mandated by provisions in a state statute, the Circuit Courts Act, which provides for additional judges for growing populations as measured by the U.S. Census.

New population figures show that the 11th Circuit grew by 24,797 people between 1990 and 2000. Most of that growth, 21,253, occurred in McLean County.

In the interim before next year's election, the new vacancy will be filled by Supreme Court appointment. Justice Rita B. Garman has announced the beginning of an application process which will lead to final court approval.

Notices of the vacancy will be posted in courthouses throughout the circuit. Applications may be obtained by writing to:

Mrs. Mary Hurley

Office of Justice Rita B. Garman

Supreme Court of Illinois

3607 N. Vermilion, Suite 1

Danville, IL 61832

All questionnaires must be completed by the applicant and received in Justice Garman's office no later than Monday, Oct. 1.

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The applications will undergo an extensive evaluation process, including review by a screening committee established by Justice Garman. Among criteria the committee will use in evaluating candidates are judicial and legal experience, integrity, professional competence, judicial temperament, and a commitment to justice.

It is hoped that the vacancy can be filled by Supreme Court appointment during the November term of the court. It is expected that the person who will be appointed by the court to fill the vacancy will be a candidate for the same position in the November 2002 election.

Currently, there are four at-large judgeships in the 11th Circuit, six resident judgeships and nine associate judgeships. At-large judgeships are elected by voters in the entire circuit; resident judgeships are elected by voters in a specific county in the circuit; and associate judges are elected by a vote of all the Circuit Court judges in the circuit.

[News release]

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Name, age, address; date, charge; sentence   

(week ending 9-21-01)

• Gerald Dilsaver, 62, 3965 Phelan, Beaumont, Texas; 8-2-01, arson; pleaded guilty, four years Department of Corrections, $7,881.75 restitution

• Donald E. Wheeler, 36, 702 N. Hamilton St.; 4-01-01, count I – aggravated battery, count II – domestic battery; count I – dismissed, count II – pleaded guilty, $300 fine, 18 months probation preceded by completion of 12 months of counseling
• Christopher McAuliffe, 19; 2-4-01, count I – aggravated battery, count II – Class A battery; count I – dismissed, count II – pleaded guilty, 18 months conditional discharge, $1,000 fine, $543.65 restitution

• Shawn M. Vancleve, 26, 420 Eighth St.; 7-31-01, criminal trespass to real property; 12 months conditional discharge, $200 fine plus court costs

• Ryan C. Heston, 27, 100 Campus View Drive; deceptive practice, 12 months court supervision, $50 fine and court costs
• Michelle L. Warmoth, 33, 2839 S. 14^th, Springfield; 8-18-99, 8-20-99, deceptive practice; 12 months court supervision, $100 fine plus court costs, $227.40 restitution

• Marvin J. Herndon, 47, 7251 S. Green, Chicago; 8-3-01, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $200 fine, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee
• Amanda B. Rogers, 19, 524 Comet Ave.; 8-11-01, count I – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, count II – unlawful possession of cannabis; count I – dismissed, count II – found guilty, $150 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee
• Timothy A. Woolard, 21, 1569 Forest Hill Road; 6-29-01, count I – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, count II – unlawful possession of cannabis, count III – unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; count I – $750 fine plus court costs, count II – dismissed, count III – dismissed

• Michael D. Parrott, 32, 634 Sixth St.; 9-11-01, count I – resisting a police officer, count II – criminal trespass to real property; count I – pleaded guilty, $500 fine plus court costs, count II – dismissed

• Jeremy L Geriets, 20, 265 McDivitt Ave.; 6-28-01, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor, $300 fine plus court costs

Marriage Licenses

(week ending 9-21-01)

• James Robert Bunker, Griffith, Ind.
  Kathryn Jane Tonellato, Lincoln

• James Matthew Anderson, Lincoln
  Amy Elizabeth Williamson, Lincoln

• Scott Jeremy Aper, Athens
  Wendy Ann Williams, Athens

• Joshua Justin Gasparini, Springfield
  Amy Alina DiDonne, Springfield

• Eric Randall Grant, Lincoln
  Donna Marie Grimsley, Lincoln

• Justin Wayne Van Wienen, Lincoln
  Tracy Sizemore, Lincoln

• Robert Wesley Bell, Atlanta
  Dana Sue Ebelherr, Atlanta

• Andrew Mansfield Jun, Bloomington
  Shelley Renae Grimes, Waynesville

• Eric Royce Tisdale, Lincoln
  Georgina Ann Viner, Lincoln

Divorces

(week ending 9-21-01)

• Brent S. Kirby, Mason City
  Laura L. Kirby, Mason City

• Scott Leon Mullenbach, Jacksonville
  Brandy Ann Mullenbach, Lincoln

• Randal A. Ott, Springfield
  Diana G. Ott, Elkhart

• Mark V. Strauch, Emden
  Mindy J. Strauch, East Peoria

Most Wanted

Call (217) 732-4159 with any information.

Call (217) 732-4159 with any information.

ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THESE INCIDENTS OR ANY OTHER CRIME IN THE LINCOLN/LOGAN COUNTY AREA IS URGED TO CALL "CRIME STOPPERS" AT 732-3000 OR E-MAIL AT crime@ccaonline.com.  YOUR INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND YOU MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS.  IF YOUR INFORMATION LEADS TO THE ARREST OF THE PERSON(S) INVOLVED, "CRIME STOPPERS" WILL PAY YOU A CASH REWARD UP TO $1,000.

"CRIME STOPPERS" HAS AN ANSWERING MACHINE TO ANSWER YOUR CALLS.  THIS IS TO PROTECT YOU IF YOU WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS (YOUR CALLS CANNOT BE TRACED WITH THE MACHINE).  YOU NEED TO LET US KNOW HOW YOU CAN BE CONTACTED ABOUT THE INCIDENT, OR YOU MUST WATCH TO SEE IF THE SUBJECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED.  THIS IS SO WE CAN MAKE A PAYOUT.

Cases

• Sometime before 9:11 a.m. on July 21, a burglary occurred at Lincoln Junior High School, 208 Broadway St. in Lincoln. Unknown person(s) broke a window on the third floor and gained access to the building. Unknown person(s) went through the school and caused damage and vandalism to the school property.

• Late Sunday night and early Monday morning, March 18 and 19, someone stole items from five different Lincoln vehicles.
  The first vehicle was parked at a residence on the 1800 block of Pekin. A $175 radar detector was taken from the car.
  In one of the Lincoln Christian College parking lots, change was stolen from an automobile.
  On the 200 block of Mayfield, several items totaling $75 were stolen from a car parked at the owner’s residence: a book binder, school books, homework, a calculator, a learner's permit and some change.
  The next vehicle was parked inside a garage on the 900 block of N. McLean. The owner remembers locking the garage door. A portable CD player, which is worth about $100, was taken from the vehicle.
  The last theft was from a car parked at the owner’s residence. A $50 AM/FM CD player was stolen.
  There are no suspects at this time, but due to the timing of the crimes it is believed that they may be connected. If you have any information about these thefts, please contact the Lincoln Police Department at 732-2151, or Crime Stoppers at 732-3000.

• A series of thefts in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 15, is under investigation. There are no suspects yet, but police believe that one person or group is responsible for all of the crimes. 

  The first vehicle, a pickup truck, parked at the owner’s residence in the 500 block of Tremont, was entered through the rear sliding door. It is estimated that $400 worth of property was stolen: a radio, duffle bag, four clothing items, prescription sunglasses, two flashlights and a disposable camera.

  The second vehicle had an AM/FM CD player stolen. To gain entry, the suspects forced entry to the side door of the ’93 Jeep, which was parked in front of the owner’s residence in the 300 block of Tremont. The radio is worth about $100.

  Two cars were broken into in a residential parking lot on the 100 block of S. Logan St. One vehicle, a truck, had a CD player removed; the suspects removed the dash cover to take the $200 unit.

  The other vehicle, a van, had a radar detector removed. The detector is worth about $100.

  If you have any information about these crimes, please contact the Lincoln Police Department at 732-2151 or Crime Stoppers at 732-3000.

• On Feb. 19, 2001, between 6 and 8:15 p.m. unknown person(s) placed an unknown substance on a 1999 Cadillac parked at the Mount Pulaski grade school. The grade school is located at 200 N. Garden Street in Mount Pulaski. The substance caused extensive damage to the paint on the vehicle. The Mount Pulaski Police Department, (217) 792-5018, and the Lincoln/Logan County Crime Stoppers are requesting anyone with any information to contact them.

• On Jan. 16, 2001, a possible arson occurred at 127 N. Kickapoo St. (the old Scully Building) in Lincoln. The possible arson was reported at approx. 7:12 p.m. on that date. Anyone with any information about this incident who may have seen anything or anyone in the area of the building is asked to contact the Lincoln Police Department, Lincoln Fire Department or Crime Stoppers.

• On Jan. 12, 2001, sometime between 6  and 9 p.m., a burglary occurred on Mayfair Drive in Lincoln. Unknown person(s) forced open a garage door and entered the residence. Unknown person(s) looked through dresser drawers and a closet. Taken from the residence were several shotguns, a cellular phone and a camera.

• Sometime between Nov. 23 and Nov. 27, 2000, unknown person(s) entered a residence on the west side of Lincoln. Unknown person(s) forced entry to the residence and went through it. Several items of jewelry where taken, along with a laptop computer and an unknown amount of U.S. currency.

• Sometime between Nov. 13 and Nov. 14, 2000, unknown person(s) forced entry to the Plaza Wash and Lube at 2821 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln. Unknown person(s) broke a window on a door on the east side of the building. Unknown person(s) entered the office area and took an assortment of U.S. currency and some product coupons. Estimated damage to the door was around $70.

Information on payouts

Total calls received:       241

Solved cases:                   45

Arrests made:                   60

Dollar amount of drugs and merchandise recovered:    $36,200.00

Dollar amount paid out for rewards:    $9,775.00

(2000 figures)

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