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Beyond the Bench - January 2024

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Beyond the Bench - January 2024

1/28/2025

Beyond the Bench is a monthly feature to get to know more about judges and justices in Illinois, beyond their legal duties.

Name: Christine Downs

Title: Associate Judge

Circuit or Judicial District: 16th Judicial Circuit

What are you looking forward to in 2025?

I am looking forward to a trip to Italy that includes seeing my daughter play soccer for her college team.

What are your New Year's resolutions?

As always, to be healthier and exercise more. So cliché!

What is your favorite part about winter? What is your least favorite part?

I love a beautiful, sunny day with snow on the ground spent outside. The decreased amount of daylight is my least favorite part.

What song can you not get out of your head?

The Morrow Plots Song by the University of Illinois a cappella group The Other Guys. "…you can't throw shade on the corn…" Great song by amazing performers but it really sticks with you.

Do you speak any other languages? If not, what language do you wish you could speak?

I wish I spoke Spanish.

Who has made the most positive impact in your life?

Definitely my husband.