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State Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, who sponsored the legislation enabling the ban, was disappointed with McGlynn’s decision, but his office noted other elements of the law are intact. #gunban

Asked in early March if the justices should recuse themselves because of the donations, Pritzker said that’s “ridiculous.” #gunban

“I’m grateful for the opportunity and look forward to serving the residents of Vermilion County and the Fifth Judicial Circuit,” McIntire said. #JudgeMcintire

Who sits on the Supreme Court may also decide the future of public safety in the State of Illinois, as a lawsuit regarding the constitutionality of the Governor’s so-called “SAFE-T Act” is making its way to the Court. #supremecourt

“The Supreme Court is supposed to be a check on the General Assembly and on the Governor, we learned that in eighth grade - it’s not difficult, said Former Appellate Court Justice Robert Spence. "Other issues that could be decided by the court are "gerrymandering and fair maps.” #JudgeSpence

As Chief Justice, Justice Theis will serve as the chief administrative officer of the Supreme Court #ILSupremeCourt

New Rule 455, first proposed by the Appellate Lawyers Association (ALA) and supported by the Office of the State Appellate Defender (OSAD), is intended to bring uniformity to trial exhibits and prevent the delays which occur when appellate counsel must track down and locate missing trial exhibits that were not made part of the record. #IllinoisSupremeCourt

Incumbent Justice Michael J. Burke, a Republican who was appointed to the court in 2020 to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of former Justice Robert Thomas, is seeking a full 10-year term. #illinoissupremecourt

The PFA, legislation passed as part of Public Act 101-652, abolishes the use of cash bail in pretrial release decisions as of Jan. 1 and establishes new processes for pretrial release and detention decisions.

“I am honored to receive this appointment and thank Justice Carter and the Illinois Supreme Court for this opportunity,” McPherson said. “I look forward to serving the people of DuPage County.” #MiaMcPherson