Illinois' 1870 constitution established appellate courts, and this building then shared space with the fourth district until 1897 when all supreme court sessions moved to Springfield. The building presently houses the 5th District Appellate Court.
Illinois' 1870 constitution established higher courts, and this building then housed space shared with the fourth district court until 1897, when all supreme judicial sessions shifted to Springfield. The building is now home to the 5th Judicial District Appellate Court.