Illinois DUI Guides by City
The court that hears your case depends on where you were arrested.
Chicago
Cook County
Circuit Court of Cook County (Traffic Section)
The court’s Traffic Section schedule lists major/DUI court calls.
Aurora
Kane County (parts in DuPage, Kendall and Will)
Circuit court of the county where the arrest happened (Kane County for most of the city)
Kane County is its own judicial circuit; the circuit clerk is at 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles.
Joliet
Will County
Circuit Court of Will County
The Will County circuit clerk is at 100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.
Naperville
DuPage County (part in Will)
Circuit court of the county where the arrest happened (DuPage County for most of the city)
DuPage County is its own judicial circuit; the circuit clerk is in Wheaton.
Rockford
Winnebago County
Circuit Court of Winnebago County (17th Judicial Circuit)
The link is the Winnebago County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 400 W. State St., Rockford.
Official sources
- 625 ILCS 5/11-501 — DUI
- 625 ILCS 5/2-118.1 — Statutory summary suspension hearing
- 625 ILCS 5/6-208.1 — Summary suspension periods
- 625 ILCS 5/6-514 — CDL disqualification
- 625 ILCS 5/11-502 — Transportation of alcoholic liquor
- 20 ILCS 2630/5.2 — Expungement and sealing
- Illinois Secretary of State — DUI Fact Book
- Illinois Secretary of State — History of Illinois DUI Laws
- Illinois Secretary of State — Zero Tolerance / Underage Drinking
- Illinois Secretary of State — SR-22 Requirement
- Illinois Secretary of State — Reinstatement of Driving Privileges (BAIID)
- Illinois Secretary of State — Drivers FAQ
- Illinois State Police — DUI Penalties
- 625 ILCS 5/11-501.01 — Additional administrative sanctions (DUI evaluation)
- Illinois Secretary of State — Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP)
- Illinois Secretary of State — Alcohol- and Drug-Related Hearings
- 77 Ill. Adm. Code 2060.510 — DUI Evaluation
- 77 Ill. Adm. Code Part 2060 — Substance Use Disorder Intervention and Treatment Services
- Illinois Secretary of State — Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID)
- Illinois Secretary of State — Driver’s License Reinstatement Fees
- Circuit Court of Cook County — Traffic Section
- Circuit Court of Cook County — Traffic Courtroom Schedules
- Winnebago County Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Illinois Courts — Circuit Court Clerks by District and Circuit
Educational information, not legal advice. Illinois law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with Illinois Secretary of State (suspension) and talk to a licensed Illinois attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.