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IJF's Billy Goat Softball 2026  
Thursday, September 10, 2026 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Union Park & Billy Goat Tavern | Chicago, IL

ILLINOIS JUDGES FOUNDATION

Billy Goat Softball 2026

Billy Goat Softball 2026

IJF Annual Billy Goat Softball Game 2026

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Requested Donation: $50

Food & Beverage Included

Registration is now open for the Illinois Judges Foundation's Billy Goat Softball 2026! This annual Chicago tradition brings together judges, attorneys, and members of the legal community for an evening of friendly competition, networking, great food, and camaraderie.

Featuring a classic 16-inch softball game followed by dinner and drinks at the famous Billy Goat Tavern, this event is a fun opportunity to connect with colleagues, strengthen relationships across the legal community, and support the charitable missions of the Illinois Judges Foundation.

Event Details

Part 1: Softball at Union Park

1501 W. Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

4:30 PM Pregame
5:00 PM Warmups
5:30 PM First Pitch

Part 2: Postgame at Billy Goat Tavern

1535 W. Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Rain or Shine

7:00 PM First Toast
9:00 PM Last Call

Reserve your ticket for softball and dinner:

Register using the mail-in
registration form and submit
payment via check/invoice:

Mail-in Form

Register online and submit
payment via credit card:

Register Online

*Credit card payments incur a 4% processing fee.

Sponsors

If you have any questions, please email Tracey L. Schroeder, IJF Executive Director, at tracey@schroedercomms.com

All proceeds benefit the charitable missions of the Illinois Judges Foundation.


2026 Illinois Judges Foundation Annual Reception  
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
161 N. Clark Street, 12th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60601

2026 Annual Reception

SAVE THE DATE

Save the Date: 2026 Illinois Judges Foundation Annual Reception

Join the Illinois Judges Foundation on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for the 2026 Annual Reception at 161 N. Clark Street, 12th Floor, Chicago, Illinois.

This signature event honors distinguished judges for their service and leadership while bringing together members of the Illinois judiciary and legal community for an evening of celebration and connection.

When
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where
161 N. Clark Street
12th Floor, Chicago, IL

Mission Impact: Proceeds from this event support the Illinois Judges Foundation’s educational, civic, and scholarship initiatives that advance the administration of justice.

More details to follow

Questions? Contact us at ijf@chicagobar.org

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IJF and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Annual Southern IL Golf Outing  
Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
St. Clair Country Club, Belleville, IL

ILLINOIS JUDGES FOUNDATION &
LAND OF LINCOLN LEGAL AID

ANNUAL SOUTHERN ILLINOIS GOLF OUTING

Southern Illinois Golf Outing

The Illinois Judges Foundation and the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid invite you to join us for our Annual Southern Illinois Golf Outing taking place Thursday, October 1, 2026 at St. Clair Country Club in Belleville.

This annual outing brings together various Southern Illinois communities to share an afternoon and evening in support of these great organizations advancing access to justice throughout Illinois. This event includes 18 holes of scramble golf with golf cart, on-course beverage coolers, and Reception with appetizers and open bar.

Schedule of Events

11:00 AM Registration (Golf Participants)
12:00 PM Shotgun Scramble Start (Golf Participants)
  5:00 PM Awards Reception

Guest Speakers

Andrew Gleeson Honorable Andrew J. Gleeson
Chief Judge of the 20th Judicial Circuit in the State of Illinois
Perry Browder Perry J. Browder
President of the Illinois State Bar Association
Clarissa Gaff Clarissa Gaff
Executive Director of the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

TICKET TYPE: DETAILS: RATE:
Golf & Reception
SOLD OUT
Includes 18 holes of scramble golf with golf cart, on-course beverage coolers, and Reception with appetizers and open bar. $200
Reception Only Begins at 5:00 p.m. Includes appetizers and 2 open bars in the Large Ballroom. $75

REGISTRATION

To register for this event, please contact Dan Locallo, dmlocallo@yahoo.com, and/or complete the registration form:

REGISTRATION FORM

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: INCLUDES: RATE:
Diamond Sponsor 9 reception guests $5,000
Gold Sponsor 7 reception guests $2,500
Silver Sponsor 5 reception guests $1,000
Bronze Sponsor 3 reception guests $500
Tee Sign Sponsor Logo on tee sign $200

BECOME A SPONSOR

By becoming a sponsor, your organization plays a direct role in supporting the missions of the Illinois Judges Foundation's and the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid. Your partnership advances our missions while demonstrating your commitment to the legal profession, the judiciary, and the administration of justice throughout Illinois.

SPONSORSHIP KIT & COMMITMENT FORM

To become a sponsor, please contact Dan Locallo, dmlocallo@yahoo.com, and/or complete the registration form:

SPONSORSHIP KIT

All proceeds from this event are divided equally between
the Illinois Judges Foundation and the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid.



 
 
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