Beyond the Bench is a monthly feature to get to know more about judges and justices in the Illinois Courts, beyond their legal duties.
Name: Chris Kolker
Title: Circuit Judge
Circuit or Judicial District: 20th | St. Clair County
Growing up, who was your favorite singer/band?
Van Halen
What is your zodiac sign? Do you identify with it?
Virgo, I have no idea what attributes a virgo is supposed to have or not have.
It’s football season – who are you rooting for?
Kansas City. Even Taylor Swift roots for them.
How do you unwind after a long day?
Run, exercise, golf lessons
What is one subject you’d like to learn more about?
How to golf. I’m horrible.
If you had to start over with a new job, what career field would choose?
Medical, neurological surgery.
How has the legal profession changed since you started your career?
Remote hearings are the biggest change. I am not a fan of them as professionalism seems to suffer on them.