11 apply for La Salle County judgeship

Vacancy created by Judge Raccuglia’s retirement

Judge Cynthia Raccuglia, speaks with drug court coordinators Maranda Johnson and Selenia Arteaga in the courtroom on Wednesday Nov. 3, 2021 at the La Salle County Government Complex in Ottawa. The program began in April 2020. The program currently has six individuals that are enrolled. To qualify for the drug court program, you need a referral from an attorney and be convicted of a specific felon. In addition, there is a drug court act that clarifies what is acceptable and what isn’t. A risk assessment is also conducted. The program is grant funded. — Eleven candidates have applied for the circuit judgeship vacancy created by the retirement of Cynthia M. Raccuglia. (Scott Anderson)

March 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm CDT

Eleven candidates have applied for the circuit judgeship vacancy created by the retirement of Cynthia M. Raccuglia.

The seat will be filled by appointment and the application period ended Monday. A spokesman for the Illinois Supreme Court said Tuesday that Justice Mary K. O’Brien is putting together a screening committee to review the 11 applications and make a recommendation to the Supreme Court.

There will be more information once the committee is in place, the spokesman said. A bar poll - that is, a survey of the candidates by local attorneys - is not anticipated at this time, the spokesman said.