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Logan County hosts 2025 Illinois
Association of Court Clerks annual fall conference
[October 09, 2025]
LINCOLN, IL — The Illinois
Association of Court Clerks held its 2025 Annual Fall Conference in
Springfield hosted by Logan County Circuit Clerk Kelly Elias. This
signature event brought together court clerks and legal
professionals from across Illinois for several days of professional
development, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
“It was a true honor to host this year’s conference in Logan
County,” said Elias. “The opportunity to connect with colleagues,
share knowledge, and hear from so many engaging presenters made it a
deeply meaningful experience.”
The conference began with a series of powerful opening remarks from
distinguished state leaders. Attendees were honored to hear from:
• Supreme Court of Illinois Justice Lisa Holder White
• Administrative Office of Illinois Courts Director Marcia Meis
• State Senator Sally Turner
• Logan County Presiding Judge Jonathan Wright
• Fourth District Appellate Clerk Carla Bender
“Thank you to each of them for taking time from their schedules to
share with us,” Elias said. “Their insights and perspectives set the
tone for another productive day of learning and collaboration among
Illinois’ Circuit Clerks.”
In addition to opening remarks, the conference featured a robust
agenda of educational sessions on court operations, legislative
developments, and leadership strategies in public service.
“I would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended and presented
at the conference,” Elias added. “Your participation helped make
this event such a great success.”
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(L to R): Resident Circuit Judge Jonathan C. Wright, Senator Sally Turner, IACC
President-Elect Kelly Elias, IACC President Seth E. Floyd, Justice Lisa Holder
White, Fourth District Appellate Clerk Carla Bender, and AOIC Director Marcia M.
Meis.
She continued:
“I want to extend my deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to my
Chief Deputy, Chelsea Ashley. Your unwavering dedication, thoughtful
planning, and incredible hard work carried this conference from
vision to reality. Through every challenge and detail, you gave it
your all — and without you, none of this would have been possible.
Thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart.”
“To my amazing staff — thank you for your energy, your support, and
your belief in this work. I am truly grateful to have each of you by
my side. Your continued commitment means more to me than words can
express.”
Elias also extended heartfelt thanks to the Logan County business
community and elected officials for their generous support:
“Your contributions played a vital role in welcoming court
professionals from across the state and in showcasing the very best
of what our community has to offer.” “I would like to sincerely
thank everyone who attended and presented at the conference,” Elias
added. “Your participation helped make this event such a great
success.”
For more information about the
Illinois Association of Court Clerks and upcoming events, please
visit: www.ilcourtclerks.org
[Kelly Elias
Clerk of the Circuit Court] |
