CHICAGO (WAND) - Justice P. Scott Neville Jr. has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.

This appointment makes him the second Black Chief Justice in Illinois history and the 123rd Chief Justice overall.

He will serve a three-year term, succeeding Justice Mary Jane Theis.

Chief Justice Neville was officially sworn in on October 24, marking a historic milestone in Illinois judicial history.

In his new role, Chief Justice Neville emphasizes the importance of accessible and fair justice. He aims to make Illinois courts a national model for fairness and transparency, saying that the court system should be both equitable and approachable for all residents.

Public trust in the courts “requires justice that is accessible, procedures that are understandable,

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