Cook County Circuit Judge Shannon P. O’Malley narrowly lost his bid for reelection to the bench, securing 57.9% of the vote, mere margins away from the 60% vote requirement to keep his seat.

Illinois Judge Michael J. Valentine was found shot to death outside his home. Now, his wife is facing murder charges.

(Upon retiring from the bench, some judges choose to continue working as senior judges. For the next five years, they work 30 days annually to provide assistance where needed throughout the state.

There are an additional 26 picked by Biden to serve as trial court judges, including Perry, a former prosecutor now working ...

When police arrived, they found the body of Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael J ... he brought to the bench experience in law and a commitment to public service.