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Supreme Court of Illinois General administrative and supervisory authority over the court system is vested in the Supreme Court.

The Illinois Supreme Court, in addition to being the state’s highest court, is responsible for the state’s unified trial court, one appellate court with five districts, and several supporting units. The Illinois Supreme Court is committed to improving access to the Illinois courts and making sure we serve the public as effectively, efficiently, and expeditiously as possible.

10/15/2026

Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Rules 307 and 660 which will allow for interlocutory appeal on transfer orders from juvenile court to adult court. https://tinyurl.com/mrxy4xaz

The Illinois law license is rich in symbolism, but rather than featuring legal iconography like the scales of justice, i...
10/14/2026

The Illinois law license is rich in symbolism, but rather than featuring legal iconography like the scales of justice, its imagery focuses on the state’s history. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/y9jaw74x.

To celebrate , we're recognizing diverse voices in the judiciary. Circuit Court of Cook County Judge Lucy Vazquez-Gonza...
10/13/2026

To celebrate , we're recognizing diverse voices in the judiciary. Circuit Court of Cook County Judge Lucy Vazquez-Gonzalez shares her thoughts on her career, diversity and more. https://tinyurl.com/5hbyp7ny

Illinois Courts are closed today. Normal hours will resume tomorrow.
10/12/2026

Illinois Courts are closed today. Normal hours will resume tomorrow.

This week's legal word of the week is probable cause, which is reason to believe a crime has been committed and the basi...
10/09/2026

This week's legal word of the week is probable cause, which is reason to believe a crime has been committed and the basis for all lawful searches, seizures, and arrests.

The Sixth Division of the First District Appellate Court "went on the road" for oral arguments on September 11 at Loyola...
10/08/2026

The Sixth Division of the First District Appellate Court "went on the road" for oral arguments on September 11 at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Nearly 200 people attended, and Justices Walker, Pucinski, and Gamrath presided over the case while Justice Evans served as moderator for a Q & A.

10/07/2026

In 1988, Hon. Consuelo Bedoya-Witt (ret.) became the first Latina judge in Illinois.

10/06/2026

The Illinois Appellate Court Second District is pleased to announce that the launch of a new pilot program aimed at assisting self-represented litigants will take place on November 1. https://tinyurl.com/4mn5avvd

10/05/2026

The Court is partnering with law schools throughout the state to help people facing housing problems and to prepare future lawyers to serve them. Chief Justice Neville shares more here: https://tinyurl.com/yzz4pjy2.

Chief Judge Bonnie Wheaton of the Eighteenth Circuit and Chief Judge Raymond A. Cavanaugh of the Ninth Circuit received ...
10/02/2026

Chief Judge Bonnie Wheaton of the Eighteenth Circuit and Chief Judge Raymond A. Cavanaugh of the Ninth Circuit received the John C. Shonkwiler/Timothy Evans Awards at the September 18 meeting of the Conference of Chief Circuit Judges. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/muvzjypn.

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200 E. Capitol
Springfield, IL
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