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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.

06/13/2025

This week's legal word of the week is clerk, which is an office of the court who maintains and creates records.

06/12/2025

Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Richard A. Zimmer as a Resident Circuit Judge for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Rock Island County. https://rb.gy/nww0y4

06/11/2025

Illinois courts are committed to creating a welcoming environment for people of all genders, including transgender individuals. Our Commission on Access to Justice recently published bench cards to highlight key practices for using gender-inclusive language and to ensure respectful treatment for all litigants. https://rb.gy/b3h7c7

Find the the “How to Promote Gender Inclusivity at Court” bench card here: https://rebrand.ly/lxotd6i

Find the “Transgender People at Court” bench card here: https://rebrand.ly/pqgwrgu

06/10/2025

Justice Joy V. Cunningham and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Michael Cabonargi as an At-Large Circuit Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County. https://rb.gy/awlvdd

06/09/2025

This , we’re recognizing key figures of the LGBTQ+ community in . In 1994, Ret. Judge Thomas Chiola became the first openly gay judge elected to public office in Illinois.

06/06/2025

This week's legal word of the week is beneficiary, which is an individual who receives benefits from a contract, will, or trust.

06/05/2025

Two Illinois Supreme Court opinions were filed today in the cases of People v. Smart and People v. Spencer.

Find the opinions here: https://rb.gy/dzyxi

06/04/2025

More than 200 new lawyers took the attorney's oath over two bar admission ceremony sessions on May 7 in the First Judicial District in Chicago. View the full photo gallery here: https://rebrand.ly/20a746

06/03/2025

In the 1800's, cities across the state lobbied to host the Illinois Supreme Court. Top among them: Cairo and Mount Vernon. Read more about their efforts here: https://rb.gy/x8x8w3

06/02/2025

This June, we're highlighting diverse voices in the judiciary to uplift and inspire others. The following features 16th Judicial Circuit Judge John Dalton and his reflections on his career, and more. https://rb.gy/ifzas4

05/30/2025

This week's legal word of the week is bankruptcy, which is the legal process of relieving debt that borrowers cannot repay.

05/29/2025

In 2014, Justice Laura Liu was the first Asian American appointed to the Illinois Appellate Court.

Address

200 E. Capitol
Springfield, IL
62701

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13127931332

Website

http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/

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