The Illinois Petition For Rule To Show Cause is a legal document used in the state of Illinois to initiate a civil lawsuit. The petition is filed with the court and serves to notify the opposing party of a lawsuit. The petitioner must provide details about the nature of the dispute, the parties involved, and the relief sought. The Petition For Rule To Show Cause is used to compel a party to appear before the court and answer the charges filed by the petitioner. If the party does not appear, a default judgment may be issued against them. There are two types of Illinois Petition For Rule To Show Cause: a petition for rule to show cause why judgment should not be entered and a petition for rule to show cause why the case should not be dismissed.