People v. Tate 

(Supplemental opinion filed 10/18/17). Defendant was convicted, after bench trial, of aggravated robbery. The improper denial of a defendant's section 114-5(a) motion for substitution of judge requires reversal. Defendant failed to present trial court's denial of his motion for substitution of judge in a posttrial motion, but the issue was not forfeited.  A defendant's right to substitution of judge under Section 114-5(a) is automatic and absolute, and is of constitutional magnitude. (McBRIDE and ELLIS, concurring.)