Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Cook County judicial vacancy in the 11th Subcircuit. The 11th Subcircuit vacancy was created by the retirement of Judge Mary Colleen Roberts.
The appointed individual will serve a term through December 7, 2026. Under the Illinois Constitution, judicial vacancies are filled by Supreme Court appointment. The application process will lead to the final Court approval. Applicants will undergo an evaluation and screening process. The application form and instructions may be obtained by visiting the Illinois Supreme Court’s website at www.illinoiscourts.gov and following the instructions in the latest news scroller announcing the Cook County vacancies. Applicants must reside in the 11th Subcircuit. City of Chicago residents can check their subcircuit residency here and suburban Cook County residents can use the map available here. Applications must be filed electronically as one document and the deadline for submission is 4 p.m. on January 3, 2025. To be eligible for consideration for appointment, the applicant must be a lawyer licensed to practice law in Illinois.
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