Chief Justice Anne M. Burke announced her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court Monday. Her last day on the bench will be Nov. 30, 2022.
Chief Justice Burke, who also founded Special Olympics Chicago, has served on the Supreme Court since 2006 and has served as Chief Justice since Oct. 2019.
"I have been blessed to serve as a Supreme Court Justice for the past 16 years and have loved working with my staff, colleagues and Judicial Branch staff to serve the people of Illinois," Chief Justice Burke said in a. "The past three years as Chief Justice have been a challenging time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but I am thrilled with the progress made by the Illinois Courts.
The Illinois Supreme Court also announced Monday that Justice Mary Jane Theis will succeed Burke as Chief Justice. Her three-year term begins Oct. 26, 2022. She will be the fourth woman to serve as Chief Justice following the late Justice Mary Ann McMorrow, Justice Rita B. Garman and Justice Burke. First District Appellate Justice Joy V. Cunningham has been appointed to fill the vacancy left by Burke. Justice Cunningham, whose term is effective Dec. 1, 2022 through Dec. 2, 2024, will be the second Black woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court., was appointed earlier this year.
Chief Justice Burke is married to embattled Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, who currently serves the 14th Ward. His long-awaited federal racketeering trial is set for November 2023.
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