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Announcement, Press Release | January 23, 2025

Criminal Division expected to resume on schedule Friday morning, following threat investigation

The Criminal Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County is expected to resume on schedule Friday morning, Jan. 24., following an investigation into a threat made to the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.

Press Release | January 20, 2025

Circuit Court of Cook County will remain open for business on Tuesday, but participants are encouraged to appear remotely if possible

Due to the extremely cold weather predicted for Tuesday, January 21 that may adversely impact the health and safety of court personnel and litigants, the Circuit Court of Cook County is encouraging participants to attend court remotely, if possible, said Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans.

Announcement, Press Release | January 16, 2025

Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans issued the following statement following thorough review of Nov. 19 tragedy

“The Office of the Chief Judge has completed a review of the circumstances surrounding Lacramioara Beldie’s tragic death on Nov. 19. Our office has gathered transcripts and court records from the civil and criminal proceedings against the accused, Constantin Beldie. The decision by the Court not to detain Beldie on Oct.

Announcement, Press Release | January 14, 2025

Cook County Circuit Court receives $17,000 state grant to improve accessibility of court documents, provide mental health training

Cook County court documents should be more accessible this year, thanks to a $17,000 Disability Accessibility Improvement grant awarded by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice.

In the News | December 02, 2024