Elizabeth Flood Named New 16th Circuit Chief Judge

Elizabeth Flood named new 16th Circuit chief judge

The 16th Judicial Circuit has a new chief judge.

The 16th Judicial Circuit Elects New Chief Judge | Illinois State Bar Association

St. Charles, IL – September 30, 2026 – The Circuit Judges of the 16th Judicial Circuit have announced the election of Elizabeth K. Flood as Chief Judge, effective Monday, December 7, 2026. Judge Flood graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana (BS Finance 1992) and the University of Illinois College of Law (J.D. 1995). She is only the third woman in Kane County history selected to serve as Chief Judge of the 16th Circuit. Kane County Circ…