ILLINOIS
- 6 Hearing Offices
- 47 Administrative Law Judges
State Approval Rate
45%
National average: 49% ▼ (Below National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
7.1Months
National average: 8.1 Month ▼ (Below National Avg.)
Hearing offices in ILLINOIS
Approval rates and wait times vary across hearing offices within the same state. Select an office to explore judge-level statistics.
| Hearing Office | Approval Rate | Compared to State Average |
|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO | 46% | Near (state avg. 45%) |
| EVANSTON | 48% | Above (state avg. 45%) |
| NHC CHICAGO | 42% | Below (state avg. 45%) |
| OAK BROOK | 48% | Above (state avg. 45%) |
| ORLAND PARK | 39% | Below (state avg. 45%) |
| PEORIA | 48% | Above (state avg. 45%) |
Total hearing outcomes
45%
Approved Cases
16%
Dismissed Cases
39%
Denied Cases
267 Days
Average Case Processing Time
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.