Anne M. Burke
Anne Marie Burke (née McGlone; born February 3, 1944) is an American jurist who served on the Illinois Supreme Court from 2006 until 2022. She served a term as the chief justice from 2019 until 2022. Burke had previously been appointed to the Illinois Appellate Court in 1995 and was elected to that seat in 1996. Burke was a founder of the Special Olympics in 1968. She is married to former 14th Ward Chicago Alderman Edward M. Burke, who was convicted of racketeering, bribery, and extortion on December 21, 2023.
Anne Burke | |
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| Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court | |
| In office October 25, 2019 – October 20, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd A. Karmeier |
| Succeeded by | Mary Jane Theis |
| Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court | |
| In office July 6, 2006 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Ann McMorrow |
| Succeeded by | Joy Cunningham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anne Marie McGlone February 3, 1944 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Edward M. Burke |
| Education | DePaul University (BA) Illinois Institute of Technology (JD) |
On September 12, 2022, Burke announced her intention to resign from the Illinois Supreme Court effective November 30, 2022.
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