Thomas Kilbride was a judge for the 3rd District of the Illinois Supreme Court. He assumed office in 2000. He left office on December 7, 2020. Kilbride ran for re-election for the 3rd District judge of the Illinois Supreme Court. He lost in the retention election on November 3, 2020. Kilbride served as chief justice of the court from October 26, 2010, until October 25, 2013. Kilbride succeeded Thomas R. Fitzgerald. Kilbride retired on December 8, 2020.