A Practice Note outlining the key issues to consider when seeking an extension of time in Illinois circuit court civil litigation. This Note explains the rules and statutes governing deadline extensions in Illinois, including Illinois Supreme Court Rule 183 and Section 2-1007 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/2-1007), the procedure for seeking an extension by stipulation, agreed order, or motion, and the standards courts apply to requests for extensions of time.