Supreme Court of Illinois

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.

This June, we’re celebrating and recognizing diverse voices in the judiciary. The following features Circuit Court of ...
06/01/2026

This June, we’re celebrating and recognizing diverse voices in the judiciary. The following features Circuit Court of Cook County Judge Michael M. Weaver and his reflections on his career, diversity on the bench, and more. https://rebrand.ly/dx4o34c

05/29/2026

In recognition of , the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts has announced a collaboration between the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice’s Disability Access Committee and the AOIC Behavioral Health Administrator. Together, they have developed and released two resources designed to enhance the court system’s response to mental health. Learn more here: https://rebrand.ly/qm8s2xi

In 2026, Justice Sanjay Tailor became the first Asian American to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court. He was also the f...
05/29/2026

In 2026, Justice Sanjay Tailor became the first Asian American to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court. He was also the first Indian American on the Illinois Appellate Court in 2022.

05/28/2026

The Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Supreme Court Rule 795(d)(14) which will permit newly-admitted attorneys to participate in a pro bono pilot program to earn Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit. https://rebrand.ly/3sq7z88

More than 200 new lawyers took the attorney's oath at the bar admission ceremony in the First Judicial District at the H...
05/27/2026

More than 200 new lawyers took the attorney's oath at the bar admission ceremony in the First Judicial District at the Harris Theater in Chicago on May 6. View the full photo gallery here: https://rebrand.ly/59cxksc

05/26/2026

In 1991, Judge Lynne Kawamoto became the first Asian American female judge in Illinois. Judge Kenneth Moy became the first Asian American male judge in 1996.

05/26/2026

Why does the legal language have doublets and triplets such as “assault and battery,” “ordered, adjudged, and decreed,” “cease and desist,” “cancel, annul, and set aside,” “null and void,” and “will and testament?” Learn more about their origins here: https://rebrand.ly/3mfbb2q

Illinois Courts are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume tomorrow.
05/25/2026

Illinois Courts are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume tomorrow.

staff gathered on Tuesday to celebrate five years of service. They expect to help their 100,00th court user this week!
05/22/2026

staff gathered on Tuesday to celebrate five years of service. They expect to help their 100,00th court user this week!

Three criminal Illinois Supreme Court opinions were filed today in the following cases:- People v. CollinsOpinion: https...
05/21/2026

Three criminal Illinois Supreme Court opinions were filed today in the following cases:

- People v. Collins
Opinion: https://rebrand.ly/bltfoig
Summary: https://rebrand.ly/24p3inn
- People v. Carroll
Opinion: https://rebrand.ly/ehceuw7
Summary: https://tinyurl.com/2w8p23sf
- People v. Marshall
Opinion: https://tinyurl.com/2s7wn27v
Summary: https://tinyurl.com/2ym7ek33

One civil Illinois Supreme Court opinion was filed today in the case of Bright v. Yenchko.
Opinion: https://tinyurl.com/yeyr6y85
Summary: https://tinyurl.com/3brpetzh

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Springfield, IL
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