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Bicentennial Anniversary Reception: 200 Years of Federal Courts in Illinois
Friday, March 1, 2019
3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Free
Bicentennial Celebration: March 1, 2019, 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
JOIN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS COURT COMMUNITY AS IT KICKS OFF THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF FEDERAL COURTS IN ILLINOIS
Harold Washington Library Center
400 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Registration begins at 2:30 p.m.
Emmy Award and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist Phil Rogers, who has covered the Court for decades, will offer remarks. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will receive special recognition and is scheduled to attend. The celebration will also include highlights from a new inspirational documentary film highlighting the places, cases and people that have shaped our court and the community. A reception will follow.
Registration required. Space is limited. Photo identification required upon entry.
Following the March 1 event, the Court’s Bicentennial Anniversary will be celebrated throughout the year with panel discussions, CLE programs, a law review symposium, and a lecture series.