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The authors propose a constitutional amendment allowing replacement of Illinois Supreme Court justices when recusal makes rendering a decision impossible.

In Thomas Fitzgerald, the Illinois Supreme Court has a seasoned trial judge at the helm. Here’s an interview with the new chief.

New Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas shares his views on civility, mandatory CLE, and more.

For the third time in 10 years, the Illinois Supreme Court has changed the rule governing when statutes apply to events and litigation that predate their enactment.

The court's 2002 criminal cases.

Hail to the chief

A look at the first year's output of the newly reconstituted supreme court.

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The court decided fewer death-penalty cases than in the past and breathed life into the single-subject clause.

In its '99 civil decisions, the court continued to exert authority over the way legislation is passed but defer to legislative policy choices.

The supreme court review — '99 edition

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Moses W. Harrison II of Caseyville in the fifth appellate district began a three-year term as chief justice on Jan. 1.

The high court laid down the law last year on proper procedure in guilty-plea appeals and more.

Sweeping constitutional questions took a backseat to more prosaic — but still important — matters.