The Illinois Supreme Court today appointed former Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans to the Lavin vacancy on the Illinois Appellate Court. That's a link to the Supreme Court's order in the preceding sentence; the Court's press release concerning the appointment can be found here.
The appointment is effective August 17; it will terminate December 4, 2028.
Evans was elected to a then-new 5th Subcircuit seat in 1992. He was elected Chief Judge in September 2001, serving in that role until 2025.
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Timothy C. Evans was appointed by the State Supreme Court to the Appellate Court after losing his bid for Chief Judge. The decision has prompted speculation about whether it is a consolation prize and questions about the Court's reasoning linger. While Evans is respected, uncertainty remains regarding the appropriateness of his new role and whether the appointment was a sound choice.
pension sweetener?
Anons - there is a modest pension boost involved in this promotion, I believe, but I'd bet this is as much a graceful exit strategy - career achievement award - as much as anything else.
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