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  • June 26, 2020 3:00 PM | Anonymous

    From: Cook County Judges

    Chief Judge Evans released an updated order today announcing that Courts will be open and hearing all matters starting July 6th. Courts will be able to conduct hearings by video-conference as needed.

    In—person court dates shall be staggered, by date, time, and floor, to minimize the number of persons in the courtrooms.

    Evictions and foreclosure are still stayed until July 31st. 


  • June 24, 2020 9:30 AM | Anonymous

    From: Memo from Judge Evans, Chief Judge

    As Cook County prepares for the next phase of court operations, the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management reports to the Chief Judge that it has installed plexiglass barriers on the bench in every courtroom and signage to protect everyone's health.

    Judge Evans estimates that by July 6, the county will have the following number of courtrooms prepared at these locations:

    • 10 courtrooms at each of the following: Bridgeview, Markham, Rolling Meadows and the Domestic Violence Courthouse
    • 8 courtrooms in Skokie
    • 7 courtrooms in Maywood
    • 11 courtrooms at the Juvenile Center
    • 13 courtrooms at the Leighton Criminal Court Building
    • 30 courtrooms at the Daley Center

    In addition, the county has stated that the remaining courtrooms will be prepared no later than August 14. 

    Pictures of what a standard courtroom will look like, as well as Judge's Evans' Memo can be found in the Member Resource Center under COVID-19 Resources.


  • June 24, 2020 9:17 AM | Anonymous

    The Clerk of the Circuit Court’s main website and ALL online services will be unavailable from Friday, June 26, 2020 at 4:30 pm until Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 9:00 am, for critical system maintenance.

    Impacted services include, but are not limited to, court case lookups and payments of traffic tickets online. Electronic filing will NOT be affected by this outage, and can be accessed by going directly to your Electronic Filing Service Provider's website.

  • June 17, 2020 1:00 PM | Anonymous

    From: Cook County Board President 

    Cook County facilities (which include the courthouse) will reopen to the public on July 6, 2020 and members of the public will be required to adhere to physical distancing standards and other requirements as directed by Cook County. Highlights of the Reopening Plan

    ▶ Senior staff return to Cook County facilities beginning June 15, 2020.

    ▶ The first official wave of employees will return to Cook County facilities on July 6, 2020.

    ▶ Employees working on-site will continue to comply with physical distancing standards and adhere to the guidance provided within this plan and any additional guidance provided by supervisors.

    ▶ Cook County facilities will reopen to the public on July 6, 2020 and members of the public will be required to adhere to physical distancing standards and other requirements as directed by Cook County. Entering County Facilities

    ▶ All employees will be required to present employee IDs and undergo thermal screening. Public visitors will be required to undergo thermal screening.

    ▶ All public visitors and employees will be required to wear face masks and practice physical distancing.

  • June 15, 2020 11:00 AM | Anonymous

    From: NPR News

    The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor (6-3) that the LGBTQ+ community is protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. They agreed that “sex” discrimination includes sexual orientation and gender identity.

  • June 09, 2020 5:00 PM | Anonymous

    From: Illinois Supreme Court

    The Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hear comments on June 24, 2020, at a remote public hearing via the Zoom videoconference platform on seven proposals, including a proposal to require all written opinions by the Appellate Court to be published and a proposal to create a new Supreme Court Rule that would require all eviction complaints to include a copy of the written eviction notice or demand.

    The public is invited to attend oral arguments via livestream on the Court’s YouTube page by clicking here. All the proposals, which must be approved by the Illinois Supreme Court before they could take effect, will be aired at a remote hearing before the Rules Committee at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

    The Rules Committee invites public comments on the proposals, which are posted on the Supreme Court website at: www.illinoiscourts.gov/SupremeCourt/Public_Hearings/Rules/default.asp

  • June 09, 2020 3:00 PM | Anonymous

    From: Cook County-Chancery Division

    All matters are stayed/reset to a date after July 6, and then Chancery will begin to hear cases following a triage method. Courtesy copies may continue to be delivered via email. 

  • June 09, 2020 2:00 PM | Anonymous

    From: Cook County Judges

    For Cook County, all cases scheduled between June 1, 2020 and July 3, 2020 will be rescheduled and all parties of record will receive electronic or postcard notice of their new court date.

    The Law Division is in the process of drafting a new General Administrative Order that will be issued on or before July 3, 2020 that will vacate and supersede all previous Law Division General Administrative Orders that relate to Covid-19 procedures. The new General Administrative Order will provide for the resumption of all court activities excluding jury trials. 

  • June 09, 2020 1:00 PM | Anonymous

    From: Illinois Supreme Court

    The Illinois Supreme Court on June 9 amended Rules 501, 526, 556, and 585. All changes go into effect July 1. The amendments relate to classifications of and bail requirements for certain traffic offenses. 

  • June 05, 2020 2:00 PM | Anonymous

    From: Federal Bar Association-Chicago Chapter

    Free virtual event: Join the us next week for the Annual State of the Court Address by Chief Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer! This event is limited to 250 people, so register as soon as possible!

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