Supreme Court of Illinois "Riding the Court"

9501 South King Drive,Chicago IL 60628

11 May, 2023

Description

Supreme Court of Illinois Justice: Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford, Justice Lisa Holder White, Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, Justice David K. Overstreet, Justice Joy V. Cunningham, Justice Mary K. O'Brien. In recent years, the Supreme Court has held oral arguments in other locations in Illinois to raise awareness of the judicial branch and of the important role the court system has in interpreting state laws. This outreach into various communities in Illinois has been a tremendous success, particularly with students who gain a better understanding of state civics. The Court met in Mt. Vernon in 2008, Ottawa in 2014, Lisle in 2016, Champaign in 2018 and now in Chicago in 2023.