2025 News Archive

Announcement, Press Release |

The Circuit Court of Cook County’s Veterans Treatment Court in the Second Municipal District will again host the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) on Friday, Nov. 7, in conjunction with a scheduled Veterans Treatment Court graduation ceremony. The MMU will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Skokie Courthouse, 5600 Old Orchard Road, to provide eligible veterans with access to no-cost medical and social services.

In the News |

The Polish Daily News provided coverage of the Oct. 24, graduation of the Avondale Restorative Justice Community Court. Read their story here: https://www.dziennikzwiazkowy.com/artykul/133432,od-rozgniewanych-do-szczesliwych-rekordowa-liczba-absolwentow-sadu-sprawiedliwosci-naprawczej-na-jackowie

In the News |

The Cook County Chronicle shared our positive news regarding the Oct. 24 graduation ceremony at the Avondale Restorative Justice Community Court. Read their story here: https://chronicleillinois.com/government/avondale-restorative-justice-grads-get-second-chance/

In the News |

Fox 32 Chicago provided coverage of the Oct. 24 graduation of 27 RJCC participants in Avondale. See their story here: https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1729950

In the News |

WBEZ Radio included news of the Oct. 24 Avondale RJCC in their Oct. 24 broadcast. You can listen to the clip here: https://podcast-stream.wbez.org/newscast/2025/10/24/2025-10-24-T1600.mp3

Announcement, Press Release |

Ahead of his Dec. 1 swearing-in as Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Judge Charles S. Beach II, today announced the formation of two transition committees to guide a seamless leadership change and support the court’s continued service to the public with integrity, efficiency, and accessibility.

Announcement, Press Release |

Zachary Christian dropped out of high school at 16 and never thought he would have to open another textbook. He had a job and didn’t feel like he needed any more school. Then, in May 2023, at the age of 22, he was charged with the aggravated unlawful use of a loaded firearm. 

Announcement, Press Release |

Cook County’s downtown Marriage Court is getting a makeover.

Marriage Court will temporarily relocate to the Daley Center on Monday, Oct. 27, to allow time to remodel the current lower level County Building space with fresh paint, lighting, signage and flooring.

Announcement, Press Release |

Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans, today, issued General Administrative Order 2025-10, emphasizing the applicability of the common law privilege against civil arrest for individuals attending court proceedings in Cook County.

In the News |

Shardaa Gray, of CBS 2 Chicago, covered the Tails of Redemption program during a recent visit to our Domestic Violence Courthouse at 555 W. Harrison. Here is her story: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/shelter-dogs-cook-county-jail-inmates-domestic-violence-courthouse-therapy-dogs/