 According to McCollum most of the $25,000 cost of her lawsuit was underwritten by the Chicago Action Council, although $4,000 was paid by the family and $1,000 came from many private donations ranging from 25 cents to $100.On June 2, 1947, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case, and arguments started December 8, 1947.Attorney Walter F. Dodd represented the plaintiff and John L. Franklin again served as counsel for the State of Illinois.