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Another year is already quickly coming to an end. Even if you cannot wait to wave goodbye to 2025 - which certainly had its share of tumultuous events - I offer some reminders of positive things that happened in the Illinois courts this year.

Fifth District Appellate Court Justice James “Randy” Moore will retire on Dec. 31 after 18 years on the bench and 48 years in law.

Beyond the Bench is a monthly feature to get to know more about judges and justices in...

Justice James A. Knecht grew up along the railroad tracks in on Sangamon Street in historic...

From its earliest days as a frontier territory, Illinois did not treat divorce as a private matter but...

Illinois Supreme Court Committee appointments for November 2025

Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and the Illinois Supreme Court announced that...

Justice Elizabeth Rochford of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for...

Illinois judges are increasingly being recognized for their dedicated work in...

During this time of thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to thank all the Commissioners on...