On March 20, 2014, the Illinois Supreme Court held that waiver of personal jurisdiction by appearance does not apply retroactively to orders entered before the appearance, resolving a conflict in the appellate courts.

On February 24, 2014, the First District Appellate Court of Illinois held that the absolute litigation privilege bars claims brought by a plaintiff on the basis of conduct that took place in a prior and separate judicial proceeding.

On October 18, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court held that a motorist's claim against the driver in a personal injury action was time-barred after the motorist-plaintiff failed to substitute the personal representative for the deceased driver's estate before the statute of limitations expired.

On September 11, 2013, the Fourth District Appellate Court held that orders for scheduling and continuances are not substantial rulings that would allow for the denial of a motion for substitution of a judge as of right.

On March 29, 2013, the first district appellate court answered, in response to a certified question, that service by publication on an adjudicated disabled person did not satisfy due process because it was unreasonable to expect that the ward would see or comprehend the published notice.

On February 26, 2013, the third district appellate court held that a judgment creditor must revive its judgment and file a memorandum of revived judgment within seven years from the date the original judgment was entered or previously revived.

On December 28, 2012, the Supreme Court of Illinois held that the doctrine of res judicata barred a plaintiff's state court suit that was based on the same operative facts as a claim previously adjudicated in federal court.

On May 9, 2012, the first district appellate court held that affidavits phrased in the passive voice that failed to identify the individuals who attempted to serve process did not satisfy the requirements for service of process by publication.