An Illinois Order Directing Representative To Show Cause is a legal document issued by the court that orders a representative to appear in court to explain why they are not in compliance with a court order or directive. There are two types of Illinois Order Directing Representative To Show Cause: 1) an order to show cause why a representative should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with a court order or directive; and 2) an order to show cause why a representative should not be sanctioned for failing to comply with a court order or directive. The order requires the representative to appear before the court on a specified date and time to explain why they are not in compliance. If the representative does not appear or fails to provide a satisfactory explanation, the court may impose a fine, jail time, or other sanctions.