Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis retiring after four decades on the bench
- Posted on January 13, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis retiring after four decades on the bench

Theis’ retirement allows the high court to appoint 1st District Appellate Court Justice Sanjay T. Tailor as Theis’ successor, making him the first Indian American to serve on the court.