Press Release |
WHAT:
The Circuit Court of Cook County will conduct an investiture ceremony to install the incoming Chief Judge, the Honorable Charles S. Beach II. Members of the media are invited to cover the event as the Court marks a new chapter focused on transparency, modernization, and public service.
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Scott Neville will administer the oath of office.
Judge John Lyke will serve as Master of Ceremonies, with remarks from Judge Alfredo Maldonado, Judge Mary C. Marubio and Judge Ankur Srivastava.
WHEN:
Monday, December 1, 2025
Doors open at 10 a.m.
Ceremony begins at 11 a.m.
WHERE:
Ogilvie Auditorium
Chicago-Kent College of Law
565 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL
LIVESTREAM:
The ceremony will be livestreamed on the Court’s YouTube channel: @CookCntyCourt
*Media attending in person are encouraged to RSVP to ocj.press@cookcountyil.gov.
Media Contact: ocj.press@cookcountyil.gov
(312) 603-5414
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