An Illinois Order On Rule To Show Cause is an order issued by a court in the state of Illinois that requires a person or party to appear in court and explain why they should not be held in contempt for not complying with a court order. This type of order is often used when an individual has failed to comply with the terms of a divorce decree, child support order, or other court order. There are two main types of Illinois Order On Rule To Show Cause: a Rule To Show Cause for Contempt and a Rule To Show Cause for Compliance. The Rule To Show Cause for Contempt requires the individual to appear in court and explain why they should not be held in contempt for not complying with a court order. The Rule To Show Cause for Compliance requires the individual to appear in court and explain why they should be allowed to comply with the court order.