# Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Date: 9 Oct 2026
Released by: Office of Governor JB Pritzker

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Governor JB Pritzker announced that Arthur Hill, Jr. will continue serving as a member of the Illinois Forensic Science Commission, pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate. Hill most recently served as an associate judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, presiding over traffic, juvenile and criminal court. He is also a former Cook County assistant state's attorney.

## Original release

Illinois Forensic Science Commission Arthur Hill, Jr. will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois Forensic Science Commission.* Hill most recently served as Associate Judge for the Circuit Court of Cook County, presiding over traffic, juvenile, and criminal court. Throughout his tenure, he was Supervising Judge and participated in various judicial committees. Previously, Hill served as Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County. Prior to his experience in public service, Hill was Partner at Haggerty, Koenig & Hill, Chtd. Hill was also previously Adjunct Professor of Clinical Trial Advocacy at Northwestern University School of Law and has taught trial advocacy at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Hill earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and African Studies from Western Michigan University and his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. * Appointment pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate. ​ ​

## Key details

- Issued by: Office of Governor JB Pritzker
- Published: 9 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: Illinois (United States)
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