The Illinois Small Claims Guide is a resource for individuals and entities who wish to file a small claims case in a court of law in the state of Illinois. It provides information on the procedures and rules associated with filing and litigating a small claims case in Illinois, including filing fees, service of process, discovery, and settlement. The Guide outlines the types of cases that can be filed as a small claim and the differences between small claims and other types of civil cases. Additionally, the Guide includes forms and instructions for filing a small claim in Illinois and provides information on court location, hearing dates, and appeals. The Illinois Small Claims Guide is available online as well as in print, and can be accessed at the Illinois Supreme Court website. There are two main types of Illinois Small Claims Guide: the General Small Claims Guide and the Special Small Claims Guide. The General Small Claims Guide includes information on filing, service of process, and the procedure for litigating a case in Illinois. The Special Small Claims Guide includes information on specific types of cases, such as landlord-tenant disputes, debt collection, breach of contract, and small business disputes.