Illinois judges receive recognition and awards | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts Illinois judges receive recognition and awards 10/29/2025 Illinois judges are increasingly being recognized for their dedicated work in courtrooms throughout the state. Here are some of the recent honors received by Illinois judges: The Nordic Law Club of Chicago honored the dedicated judges of the Cook County Probate Division and Presiding Judge Daniel B. Malone on Sept. 29.Cook County Presiding Judge Thomas V. Lyons II received the Board of Governors Award during the Advocates Society’s Annual Summer Reception. Have you recently received an award? Please let us know at communications@illinoiscourts.gov See More News Posts