Illinois Supreme Court

The Illinois Supreme Court took center stage during the 2022 midterm elections, and Democrats were able to enhance their control of the judicial body as they won two elections for open seats.

The balance of the Illinois Supreme Court will be left in voters’ hands this Election Day, but not everyone will have the same names on their ballots.

The race for ideological control of the Illinois Supreme Court has been one of the most-closely watched elections on the 2022 ballot, and Cook County residents will get their own chance to weigh in, albeit in a slightly different fashion.

The Illinois Supreme Court underwent a dramatic transformation this year, and amid those significant changes, voters will be asked to weigh in on the current construction of the state’s highest court. Here’s what legal groups have to say about the elections.

At the federal level, the 2022 midterms will not only serve as a referendum on the administration of President Joe Biden, but will also determine the balance of power in Congress, with Republicans hoping to retake control of the House and Democrats hoping to retain their majority in the Senate.

The Illinois Supreme Court underwent a dramatic transformation this year, and amid those significant changes, voters will be asked to weigh in on the current construction of the state’s highest court. Here’s what legal groups have to say about the elections.

This election cycle, Illinois has not one but two Supreme Court seats on the ballot, with the partisan makeup of the court hanging in the balance.

Illinois is one of only eight states that elect Supreme Court justices, and with the balance of power on the line in this year’s election, plenty of attention is being paid to two suburban races.

Illinois is one of only eight states that elect Supreme Court justices, and with the balance of power on the line in this year’s election, plenty of attention is being paid to two suburban races. NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern explains.

As the race for the Illinois Supreme Court heats up with weeks to go, there are questions raised about contributions incumbent Justice Michael Burke previously received and the subsequent nominations he made.

Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne Burke has announced that she is retiring next month after a 40-year legal career, and she’s speaking out about her experiences on the bench, and how she hopes her legacy will be viewed.

The Illinois Supreme Court currently has a liberal majority, but with three seats up for a vote this November, the balance of that court, and the fate of countless pieces of legislation, could hang in the balance.

The Illinois Supreme Court currently has a majority of liberal justices, but with three seats up for a vote this November, the balance of that court, and the fate of countless pieces of legislation, could hang in the balance.

The Illinois Supreme Court currently has a majority of Democratic justices, but with three seats up for a vote this November, the balance of that court, and the fate of countless pieces of legislation, could hang in the balance.