Illinois Supreme Court

For the first time in its history, the state’s high court is made up of a majority of women judges. And it’s by a 5-2 margin.

The order means landlords will have to state a specific legal and factual basis for why they’re challenging a tenant’s declaration that they cannot pay.

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could determine whether a person convicted of battery can still own a gun.

The Illinois Supreme Court is being asked to settle a fight between two of the state’s environmental regulators. At issue is whether certain waste...

The Illinois Supreme Court is invalidating a two-year-old Illinois law charging taxes on certain Internet sales.The justices ruled 6-1 in an opinion…

A St. Clair County judge whose colleague died of a cocaine overdose while the two were on a hunting trip is stepping down from the bench as he defends…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 30, 2012 - For the time being at least, Chicago police cannot arrest citizens who audio tape…

The Illinois Supreme Court has opened the door to divorce for people who need guardians because of mental disabilities.For years, Illinois has barred…

Tomorrow morning the Illinois Supreme Court will enter orders to allow cameras in both the first judicial circuit in the southern part of the state and…

Brian Mackey contributed reporting for this story.A decades-long battle over an Illinois law that requires girls to notify their parents before having an…