Trace the history of Illinois and its legal system-specifically the Fifth Judicial Circuit-with this historical account written by one of the circuit's judges. The circuit was created in 1897 and consists of Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Edgar, and Vermilion Counties. Its judges have sorted through complicated legal questions, and they've also done quite a bit of maneuvering in seeking office. In this scholarly account, you'll discover details of the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Illinois since statehood, a list of the judges and state's attorneys who have worked in the court, and highlights from...