There are seven judges on the Illinois Supreme Court, including the chief justice.

Quick Scoop: Illinois Supreme Court

  • Total justices : 7 (6 associate justices + 1 chief justice).
  • They are elected from five judicial districts across Illinois.
  • Three justices come from the First District (Cook County) , and one from each of the other four districts.

The Illinois Supreme Court has had a stable seven-member structure for well over a century, which helps keep statewide representation balanced.

TL;DR: If you’re counting seats on the Illinois Supreme Court bench, the answer is 7 judges.

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