Illinois Notice By Publication is a legal process that the state of Illinois uses to notify parties of a legal proceeding. It is a method of providing notice to a person who is not readily identifiable or located. This Notice is published in a newspaper, typically a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the action is pending. This Notice is typically used to provide notice of a filing in a divorce, adoption, or guardianship case. There are two types of Illinois Notice By Publication: Service by Publication and Publication of Summons. Service by Publication is used when a party to a legal proceeding cannot be located or served with legal documents traditionally. It involves publishing a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the action is pending. The notice informs the party that a legal proceeding has been initiated against them and informs them of their rights and responsibilities in the proceeding. Publication of Summons involves publishing a summons in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the action is pending. This summons informs the party that they are being named as a defendant or respondent in a legal proceeding and informs them of their rights and responsibilities.