The Constitution of the State of Illinois is the governing document of the state of Illinois. There have been four Illinois Constitutions; the fourth and current version was adopted in 1970. The current constitution is referred to as the "Constitution of Illinois of 1970" or less formally as the "1970 Constitution." The document is still referred to as the "Constitution of Illinois of 1970" even though there have been amendments to it after 1970.
The Illinois Appellate Court is the court of first appeal for civil and criminal cases rising in the Illinois Circuit Courts. Three Illinois Appellate Court judges hear each case and the concurrence of two is necessary to render a decision. The Illinois Appellate Court will render its opinion in writing, in the form of a published opinion or an unpublished order. As of 1935, decisions of the Illinois Appellate Court became binding authority upon lower courts in Illinois.
The 1st Illinois General Assembly, consisting of the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives, met from October 4, 1818, to March 31, 1819, during the first two years of Shadrach Bond's governorship, at The Kaskaskia State House. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the provisions of the First Illinois Constitution. Political parties were not established in the State at the time.
The 3rd Illinois General Assembly, consisting of the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives, met from December 2, 1822, to February 18, 1823, during the first two years of Edward Coles' governorship, at The Vandalia State House. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the provisions of the First Illinois Constitution. Political parties were not established in the State at the time.
The 4th Illinois General Assembly, consisting of the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives, met from November 15, 1824, to January 18, 1825, and again from January 2, 1826, to January 18, 1826, at The Vandalia State House. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the provisions of the First Illinois Constitution. Political parties were not established in the State at the time.
The 49th Illinois General Assembly met from 1915 to 1917. The first session convened on January 6, 1915 and adjourned sine die on June 30, 1915. The first special session convened on November 22, 1915 and adjourned sine die on May 10, 1916. The second special session convened on January 11, 1916 and adjourned sine die on February 14, 1916.
The 50th Illinois General Assembly met from 1917 to 1919. John G. Oglesby of Decatur was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Adam C. Cliffe of Sycamore was President pro tempore of the Senate. David Shanahan of Chicago was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 51st Illinois General Assembly met from 1919 to 1921. John G. Oglesby of Decatur was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Adam C. Cliffe of Sycamore was President pro tempore of the Senate. David Shanahan of Chicago was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 52nd Illinois General Assembly met from 1921 to 1923. Fred E. Sterling of Rockford was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. William S. Jewell of Fulton County was President pro tempore of the Senate. Gotthard A. Dahlberg of Chicago was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 53rd Illinois General Assembly met from 1923 to 1925. Fred E. Sterling of Rockford was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Richard J. Barr of Joliet was President pro tempore of the Senate. David Shanahan of Chicago was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 54th Illinois General Assembly met from 1925 to 1927. Fred E. Sterling of Rockford was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Richard J. Barr of Joliet was President pro tempore of the Senate. Robert Scholes of Peoria was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 55th Illinois General Assembly met from 1927 to 1929. Fred E. Sterling of Rockford was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Richard J. Barr of Joliet was President pro tempore of the Senate. Robert Scholes of Peoria was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 56th Illinois General Assembly met from 1929 to 1931. Fred E. Sterling of Rockford was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Martin R. Carlson of Moline was President pro tempore of the Senate. David Shanahan of Chicago was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 57th Illinois General Assembly met from 1931 to 1933. Fred E. Sterling of Rockford was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Richard J. Barr of Joliet was President pro tempore of the Senate. David Shanahan of Chicago was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 58th Illinois General Assembly met from 1933 to 1935. Thomas Donovan of Joliet was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Richey V. Graham of Chicago was President pro tempore of the Senate. Arthur Roe of Vandalia was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 59th Illinois General Assembly met from 1935 to 1937. Thomas Donovan of Joliet was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Richey V. Graham of Chicago was President pro tempore of the Senate. John P. Devine of Dixon was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 48th Illinois General Assembly met from 1913 to 1915. Barratt O'Hara of Chicago was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Walter I. Manny was President pro tempore of the Senate. William B. McKinley of Chicago was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 47th Illinois General Assembly met from 1911 to 1913. John G. Oglesby of Decatur was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Henry M. Dunlap was President pro tempore of the Senate. Charles A. Adkins of Bement was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 60th Illinois General Assembly met from 1937 to 1939. John H. Stelle was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. George M. Maypole of Chicago was President pro tempore of the Senate. Louie E. Lewis was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 46th Illinois General Assembly met from 1909 to 1911. John G. Oglesby of Decatur was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate. Robert S. Hamilton of Marissa was President pro tempore of the Senate. Edward D. Shurtleff of Marengo was the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
