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Ryan Barnes, right, places a judicial robe on his mother, Carla Barnes, as she was sworn onto the bench in the 11th Circuit Court at the Law and Justice Center in Bloomington, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 11. 2021. Barnes, who is the chief public defender in the county, becomes the first black judge in McLean County history. (David Proeber /The Pantagraph via AP)

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“You worried so much about me, but look sissy, I didn’t turn out too bad,” Barnes said as she displayed the black gown she was just donned with.

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