Illinois Summons (arbitration) is a type of alternative dispute resolution that is used to settle disputes outside the court system. It is a legally binding process in which a neutral third-party arbitrator hears both sides of the dispute and makes a decision. The arbitrator’s decision is final and binding, and can be enforced in court. There are two types of Illinois Summons (arbitration): binding arbitration and non-binding arbitration. Binding arbitration is a process in which the parties agree to accept the arbitrator’s decision as final and binding, and cannot be appealed. Non-binding arbitration is a process in which the parties agree to accept the arbitrator’s decision as advisory or recommendatory, and can be appealed in court if either party is not satisfied with the outcome.