May 2007 Photos

Attorney General Lisa Madigan became an honorary member of the Lincoln-Douglas American Inn of Court in Springfield. The Hon. Ronald Spears, of the 4th Judicial Circuit Court and outgoing president of the Inn, introduced and presented her with the membership. The Lincoln-Douglas American Inn of Court is one of ten Inns of Court chapters in Illinois and their mission is to foster excellence in professionalism, ethics, civility, and legal skills.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan stands with Raylene DeWitte Grischow, president of the Central Illinois Women’s Bar Association (CIWBA), during the group’s 5th Annual Judicial Reception in Springfield.

Patricia McConnell, center, director of investigations for the Office of the Executive Inspector General for Attorney General Lisa Madigan, receives the 2007 Law Enforcement Award from the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) during a meeting of the Special Agents Association. Joining McConnell were, from left, Diane Saltoun, inspector general for the attorney general’s office, Joseph Bisceglia, president-elect of the ISBA, John Manella, Comptroller of the Special Agents Association, and Sharon Eiseman, chief of Madigan’s land acquisition bureau and who nominated McConnell for the honor. The Law Enforcement Award was created by the ISBA to recognize sworn law enforcement officers for conduct that promotes justice and to distinguish those individuals whose service to the public brings honor and respect to the entire criminal justice system.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan stops to say hello to residents following her keynote speech during a payday lending community event sponsored by the Central Illinois Organizing Project (CIOP) at St. Peter's African Methodist Episcopal Church in Decatur.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan announces a new partnership with the Illinois State Alliance of YMCAs to expand the reach of Internet safety education to include Y-Kids around the state.  During a news conference at the Lake View YMCA on Chicago’s North Side, Madigan joined by, Laura Sova, executive director of the Lake View YMCA (not pictured), Cherita Ellens, senior marketing director YMCA Metropolitan Chicago and Rick Reigner, chief executive officer of Elgin YMCA.  The newly-created E.Y.E.S. Partnership - Educate Youth, Encourage Safety is a series of Internet safety “train the trainer” sessions for YMCA employees working with children. For more information, click here.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan stands with, from left, Russell Scott, president of board of Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation (LLLAF), Lois Wood, LLLAF executive director, and Bruce Cook, a Belleville attorney, during the Foundation’s dedication of their new location as the “Dorothy O. Cook Community Law Center.” Mr. Cook donated more than $600,000 toward the purchase and renovation of the building, which was named for his late mother. Madigan was the guest speaker during the dedication and open house.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan stands with Dr. Robert Mees, left, president of John A. Logan College (JALC), and Glenn Poshard, president of Southern Illinois University (SIU), during the 4th Annual Southern Illinois Methamphetamine Awareness Conference at JALC in Carterville. President Poshard introduced Madigan, who delivered the keynote speech of the conference. This year’s theme was “Making a Difference,” and it brought together law enforcement, substance abuse treatment professionals, mental health workers and medical experts. For more information about the conference, click here.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan stands with Dr. Mildred C. Harris, president and CEO of God First Ministries, during the annual Heavenly Breakfast in Chicago. Madigan served as an honorary chairperson for the event. God First Ministries was founded in Chicago by Dr. Harris and a small group of women working to help the less fortunate. There are affiliate chapters in California, Georgia, Indiana and Ohio.