Illinois Supreme Court
Recent News About Illinois Supreme Court
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Illinois Courts Award $315,000 to Pilot Justice and Mental Health Collaborations in Circuits Around State
Illinois Courts Award $315,000 to Pilot Justice and Mental Health Collaborations in Circuits Around State. -
A Chief Justice Term Like No Other
A Chief Justice Term Like No Other. -
Illinois Judges Receive Recognition and Awards
Illinois Judges Receive Recognition and Awards. -
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Mia Mcpherson As at-large Judge in Dupage County
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Mia Mcpherson As at-large Judge in Dupage County. -
Clayborne misled public by voting to cut his pay, then suing to recover what he lost, Supreme Court rules
“The public was misled by these plaintiffs when, soon after retiring from office or indicating an intention not to run for retention, plaintiffs filed this lawsuit claiming that defendant was not allowed to implement a change in their salary and that defendant must pay them the amounts of the reductions in their salaries that occurred over and eight year period,” Neville wrote. -
Supreme Court says lawmakers who voted to cut their own salary can't sue for back pay, because they waited too long
6-0 ruling vacates lower court order to pay out at least $175,000, but state high court shies away from ruling whether the Illinois constitution allows lawmakers to cut their pay -
Aoic Probation Services Division Announces 17 Training Courses for Problem-solving Courts
Aoic Probation Services Division Announces 17 Training Courses for Problem-solving Courts. -
Local lawyers helping fund O'Brien, Rochford Supreme Court candidates
SPRINGFIELD – Lawyers active in Madison and St. Clair counties contributed $142,000 to Democrat Illinois Supreme Court campaigns in the Chicago area as of Sept. 13. -
Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Sanjay Tailor To First District Appellate Court
Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Sanjay Tailor To First District Appellate Court. -
Polish Supreme Court Justice Mariusz Zalucki Visits Chicago for Probate Lecture
Polish Supreme Court Justice Mariusz Zalucki Visits Chicago for Probate Lecture. -
Former Madison County attorney Peel again fails to overturn bankruptcy fraud, child pornography possession conviction
BENTON – Former lawyer Gary Peel, who served time for bankruptcy fraud and possession of child pornography and keeps trying to overturn his conviction, failed again to overturn it. -
IL Supreme Court to consider time limits, to limit potential payouts for biometrics privacy class actions
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear arguments Sept. 22 that could put a brake on the onslaught of biometric privacy class actions by ruling whether a five-year or a one-year statute of limitations applies -
Anne Burke to retire from IL Supreme Court, to be replaced by appellate Justice Joy Cunningham
Burke, who is married to indicted powerful Democrat Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, has served on the state Supreme Court since 2006 and will retire Dec. 1. Cunningham, a Black female judge now serving on the Illinois First District Appellate Court in Chicago, was appointed to fill the vacancy until 2024. -
Cates seeks retention to another 10 years at Fifth District; Last fiery campaign ended in 26-point defeat
MOUNT VERNON – Justice Judy Cates, whose noisy Supreme Court campaign ended in defeat by 26 points two years ago, quietly seeks retention as Fifth District Appellate Court judge. -
Supreme Court Amends Rule 711 on Temporary Licensure To Include Federal Court Work
Supreme Court Amends Rule 711 on Temporary Licensure To Include Federal Court Work. -
Lawyers seek $40M in fees from Google Photos face scans settlement
Google has agreed to pay $100 million to end a sprawling class action under Illinois' biometrics privacy law, bringing about $200-$400 each to an estimated 280,000 Illinois residents. The lawyers who led the lawsuit want 40% of the settlement -
Illinois state's attorneys demand changes to no-bail law
As Chicago-style crime continues to spread across Cook County and collar counties, local state’s attorneys are increasingly worried about a new state law. As of January 1st it would sharply restrict the imposition by judges of cash bail for criminal defendants before trial. -
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit. -
Standing alone: IL Supreme Court's unique retire-and-replace system lets justices all but pick replacements
This fall, voters in much of northern and central Illinois will have a rare opportunity: To elect two Illinois Supreme Court justices and possibly flip the court's partisan balance. Currently, six of the state's seven Supreme Court justices were initially appointed by the court after other justices retired, allowing some appointees the power of incumbency when they face election. -
Statutory Court Fees Task Force Sets Public Hearing
Statutory Court Fees Task Force Sets Public Hearing.