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Tom Kilbride is an independent, common-sense judge proud to represent the people of the 3rd Judicial District.

"With gratitude to the citizens of the 3rd Judicial District, I humbly ask for your support to allow me to continue the privilege of public service during these extraordinary times,"

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As Chief Justice, Kilbride led on key initiatives -- Increasing access a steady theme
In October 2010, Justice Kilbride was elected Chief Justice of the state’s high court. During his term as Chief Justice, Kilbride carved out a legacy that was notable in several respects, including boosting public access to the court system, increasing transparency of court proceedings and accelerating the court’s use of digital technology to improve public access and, court administration efficiency.
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Justice Kilbride in Access to Justice Commission Initiative
Justice Kilbride was instrumental in the creation of a commission on “Access to Justice” to help increase access for all citizens to the court system. He also supported the “JusticeCorps” initiative that trained volunteers to assist average citizens with civil legal matters when they can’t afford legal representation.
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Family shapes public service, launches legal career
In addition to his strong Catholic faith and parents who instilled deep values in him, Tom Kilbride counts visits to a migrant camp in Iroquois County as an event that sparked something in him. Accompanied by a Catholic priest, his visits as a teenager opened his eyes to poverty close to home.
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ACHIEVEMENTS

Jeanne S. Casey & Mary G. Fitzpatrick Justice for All Award

2018 | Catholic Charities Legal Assistance

Distinguished Hero for Justice Award

 

2017 | Prairie State Legal Services

Honorable Richard J. Elrod Public Service Award

2017 | Jewish Judges Association of Illinois

Abner J. Mikva Award

2016 | American Constitution Society for Law and Policy

Seeker of Justice Award

2016 | Black Bar Association of Will County

Society of Women in Law STAR Award

2015 | The Society of Women in Law

Justice John Paul Stevens Award

2014 | Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation

Illinois Valley Community College Commencement Speaker

2014

Extraordinary Achievement Award

2013 | Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago

Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters

2013 | & Commencement Speaker, Augustana College

Darrel O. Smith President’s Award

2013 | Illinois Probation & Court Services Award

Justice for All Award

2013 | Illinois Judges Foundation

Mary Heftel Hooton Award

2012 | Women’s Bar Association of Illinois

2012 Illinoisan of the Year

2012 | Illinois News Broadcasters Association

Thomas L. Kilbride Volunteer Lawyer of the Year Award

2012 | Rock Island County Bar Association & Prairie State Legal Services

President’s Award 2012

2012 | Township Officials of Illinois

Founding Member

2012 | 25-year Anniversary Recognition, Quad Cities Interfaith

Distinguished Service Award

2011 | Public Interest Law Initiative

Advocate for Diversity Award

2011 | Diversity Scholarship Foundation

Pro Bono Committee, Recognition Award

2011 | John Deere & Company

Public Service Award

2011 | Northern Illinois University School of Law, Alumni Council

Northern Illinois University School of Law Commencement Speaker

2011

2011 Appreciation Award

2011 | Asian American Bar Association of Chicago

Hammes Hall of Honor

2010 | Bishop McNamara High School

Judicial Award of Excellence

2010 | Illinois State Crime Commission

Judge of the Year Award

2009 | American board of Trial Advocates Illinois (comprised of equal number of defense & plaintiff attorneys)

Honorary Doctorate in Humanities

2009 | Lewis University

25th Anniversary Recognition Award

2008 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois

Freedom Award

2008 | John Marshall Law School Alumni Association

John Peter Altgeld Forum on Law and Public Service

2005 | Speaker, University of Illinois at Springfield

Keynote Speaker, Illinois State Bar Ass’n / Chicago Bar Ass’n Illinois Supreme Court Dinner

2004

Grand Marshal

2003 | St. Patrick’s Day Society of the Quad Cities Parade

Fellows Award for Distinguished Service to Law and Society

2001 | Illinois Bar Foundation

Hall of Fame Award

2000 | Community Caring Conference

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