The Illinois Supreme Court recently announced new rules for the use of remote video conferencing. On May 22, the court adopted Illinois Supreme Court Rule 45; amended Supreme Court Rules 46 and 241; and, repealed Supreme Court Rule 185. These changes represent the court’s response to the need for continued access to the Illinois justice system during the COVID-19 pandemic.Typically, the implementation of a new (or amended) rule is accomplished through a committee structure, which allows for public comment and a hearing …