Spesia & Taylor

Attorneys at Law

(815) 726-4311
  • History
  • Attorneys
    • James C. Byrne
    • John M. Spesia
    • Christian G. Spesia
    • Jeffrey S. Taylor
    • Michael R. Stiff
    • Jacob E. Gancarczyk
    • Michael A. Santschi
    • E. Kent Ayers
    • Thomas M. Ewert
    • Kent F. Slater
    • Haley G. Peters
    • Aly N. Harms
    • Alexander J. Boyd
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Eminent Domain
    • Employment & Civil Rights
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Real Estate & Zoning
    • Energy & Utilities
    • School Law
    • Municipal Law
    • Appellate Practice
  • News & Cases
  • Testimonials
  • Philanthropy
  • Contact
  • Home
You are here: Home / News & Cases / St. Mary Nativity School and Spesia & Taylor Celebrate the State of Illinois Bicentennial

St. Mary Nativity School and Spesia & Taylor Celebrate the State of Illinois Bicentennial

March 19, 2019

An Abraham Lincoln impersonator greeted parents and students as they entered to share in the evening.

December 3, 2018 was the bicentennial of the State of Illinois’s admission to the Union. To honor the occasion, St. Mary Nativity School hosted a celebration where school families participated in a night filled with a variety of activities. However, an Illinois-themed celebration would be incomplete without an appearance from Honest Abe, himself. Partner Mike Stiff helped ring in the bicentennial by portraying Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Stiff was able to share his knowledge of Lincoln’s work and life with participants.

The celebration began with students singing the Illinois State song followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. In preparation for the event, students in grades 2-5 created parade floats out of shoeboxes to represent different aspects of the State of Illinois, which were displayed during the celebration. Throughout the evening, families participated in square dancing (the state dance), Illinois Bingo, making charm necklaces, and feasting on the state snack (popcorn) and the state pie (pumpkin).

To wrap up the celebration, everyone joined in to sing “Happy Birthday” to Illinois. Thanks for helping the community celebrate our great State’s 200th birthday, Mike Stiff!

Filed Under: News & Cases, Philanthropy

Schedule a Consultation:

Contact us today to set up a time to speak with a Spesia & Taylor professional about your legal needs. CLICK HERE!

Featured News:

Spesia & Taylor Successfully Defends the City of Crest Hill in High-Profile Civil Rights Case

By: Michael R. Stiff Spesia & Taylor attorneys Jeff Taylor, and Mike Stiff on July 28, 2021, won a Motion to Reconsider the 2019 denial of a ... Read More

Amendments to the Illinois residential real property transfer on death instrument act provides more estate plan tools to individuals in order to avoid probate

The Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer Act (755 ILCS 27/1, et seq.) (the “Act”) provides for an owner, or co-owners, to transfer Illinois ... Read More

Spesia & Taylor Partners John Spesia and Jeff Taylor recognized as “Top Personal Injury Lawyers” in 2021

This September, Spesia & Taylor Partners John Spesia and Jeff Taylor were each recognized as “Top Personal Injury Lawyers” by LeadingLawyers.com. ... Read More

New Job Opportunity For Associate Attorney At The Law Firm Of Spesia & Taylor

Well established, dynamic, AV rated law firm is seeking associate attorney to join our practice. The law firm of Spesia & Taylor has been proudly ... Read More

Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program Award Recipient Announced

Spesia & Taylor is a proud sponsor of the Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program. The Scholarship awards a $5,000 per year up to three ... Read More

1415 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: (815) 726-4311
Fax: (815) 846-2410

Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Sitemap

footer-logo-1footer-logo-3footer-logo-4


© Copyright 2018 Spesia & Taylor Attorneys at Law. All rights reserved. Design by MoatzArt