The following are special events recorded and produced by the Supreme Court of Illinois.
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September 16, 2020
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Memorial Service for Justice Charles E. Freeman
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On Wednesday September 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. The Illinois Supreme Court will host a memorial service in honor of the late Justice Charles E.
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May 7, 2020
Bar Admission Ceremony
On May 7, 2020, the Bar Admission Ceremony was held at 10:30 a.m. via live video conference for all certified candidates who had passed the February 2020 bar exam. Chief Justice Anne M. Burke presided over the single statewide ceremony and administered the oath to the new admitees.
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October 2, 2019
Illinois Judicial Conference Strategic Agenda
On October 2, 2019, the Illinois Judicial Conference unveiled its Strategic Agenda for the Illinois Judicial Branch through the year 2022.
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March 13, 2019
Law School for Legislators
On March 13, 2019, the Illinois Supreme Court hosted "Illinois Law School for Legislators" to familiarize the the legislative branch with court operations.
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September 20 , 2017
Memorial Service for Justice John J. Stamos
Video of Memorial Services held for Justice John J. Stamos on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the Supreme Court Courtroom, 200 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield
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August 4, 2017
Dedication of the Rita B. Garman Vermilion County Courthouse
On August 4, 2017, a ceremony was held to dedicate the Vermilion County Courthouse in the name of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita B. Garman.
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May 9, 2017
Law School for Legislators
On May 9, 2017, the Illinois Supreme Court hosted "Illinois Law School for Legislators" to familiarize the the legislative branch with court operations.
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October 31, 2016
Installation Ceremony of the Honorable Lloyd A. Karmeier as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois
The elevation of Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier as Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of Illinois was marked by an installation ceremony at
the Supreme Court Building in Springfield.
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May 19, 2016
Supreme Court Oral Arguments at 10:30 a.m. on May 19, 2016, at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois
Supreme Court oral arguments at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois during its May 2016 term. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases.
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May 17, 2016
Supreme Court Oral Arguments at 6:30 p.m. on May 17, 2016, in Springfield, Illinois
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in one case.
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May 11, 2016
Memorial Service for Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald
Video of Memorial Services held for Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the Supreme Court Courtroom, 200 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield
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12/12/14
ISBA Midyear Meeting (provided by Illinois Channel)
Presentation by featured speaker Justice Robert Thomas at reception in honor of the Illinois Supreme Court.
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10/22/14
A Training on Self-Represented Litigants and Other Access to Justice Issues
"A Training on Self-Represented Litigants and Other Access to Justice Issues" was held Wednesday, October 22, 2014 and recorded.
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10/07/14
Rededication of Supreme Court Building in Springfield
On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, a rededication ceremony was held for the restored Illinois Supreme Court Building, in Springfield, Illinois.
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05/21/14
Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Ottawa
On Wednesday, May 21, 2014, the Supreme Court
will convene at 11:00 a.m. in the courtroom of the Appellate
Court, Third District, Ottawa, Illinois, to hear oral arguments in two cases.
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11/20/13
Memorial Ceremony for Justices McMorrow and Nickels
A Memorial Ceremony for Justices McMorrow and Nickels was held on November 20, 2013, in the Supreme Court Courtroom in Chicago.
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10/28/13
Installation Ceremony of the Honorable Rita B. Garman as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois
The elevation of Justice Rita B. Garman as Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of Illinois was marked by an installation ceremony at
the Vermilion County Courthouse in Danville.
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10/23/13
2013 Access to Justice Conference
2013 Access to Justice Conference held in Chicago on October 23rd.
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09/24/13
Memorial Services for Justice Moses W. Harrison II
Video of Memorial Services held for Justice Moses W. Harrison II on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. in the Former Supreme Court Chambers of the State Capitol Building, Room 212 in Springfield.
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10/24/12
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice
1st Annual Access to Justice Conference
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice held the first annual Access to Justice Conference on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, in Chicago.
The purpose of the conference was to explore some of the fundamental issues
relating to access to justice, and to begin developing an agenda to increase and enhance access to
justice in Illinois.
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6/14/10
Illinois Supreme Court Special Session to Honor
Justice
Benjamin K. Miller
The Supreme Court held a Special Session to award The Honorable George N. Leighton Justice Award to Justice Benjamin K. Miller for his 25 years of service to the Illinois Judiciary.
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3/9/10
Illinois Supreme Court Special Session to Unveil Historic Artwork by Albert Krehbiel
The Supreme Court held a Special Session to unveil Justice, With Precedence and Record, a historic painting by Albert Krehbiel, which was used as the rendering for the century-old murals on the walls and ceilings of the Supreme Court courtroom.
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5/20/09
Memorial Service in Honor of Justice Howard C. Ryan and Justice Joseph F. Cunningham
The Illinois Supreme Court held a memorial service in honor of the late Justice Howard C. Ryan and Justice Joseph F. Cunningham in the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Building in Springfield.
Transcript of Memorial Service
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1/12/09
Presentation by the Illinois State Bar Association to the Supreme Court of Illinois of a Bust of Abraham Lincoln
The Illinois Supreme Court convened in Special Session at the Supreme Court Building in Springfield to honor the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln during the 200th anniversary year of his birth and to receive a specially rendered bust presented by the Illinois State Bar Association.
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9/8/08
Installation Ceremony of the Honorable Thomas R. Fitzgerald as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois
The elevation of Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald as Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of Illinois was marked by an installation ceremony at
the Supreme Court Building in Springfield.
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5/23/07
Memorial Service in Honor of Justice Seymour F. Simon
The Illinois Supreme Court held a memorial service in honor of the late Justice Seymour F. Simon in the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Building in Springfield.
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5/20/02
Memorial Service in Honor of Justices William G. Clark and Michael A. Bilandic
The Illinois Supreme Court held a memorial service in honor of the late Justices William G. Clark and Michael A. Bilandic, in the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Building in Springfield. Read the May 20, 2002 Press Release.
Transcript of Memorial Service
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