Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, Stalking No Contact Order (SNCO) proceedings filed within the City of Chicago will be heard in the First Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County at the Richard J. Daley Center. See General Administrative Order 2026-18 for details.
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WTTW's Matt Masterson's coverage of the Electronic Monitoring operational updates: https://news.wttw.com/2026/01/28/cook-county-s-chief-judge-announces-new-re
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WTTW Chicago's Matt Masterson's coverage of Chief Judge Beach's first month leading the judiciary:
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Cook County Courthouse warming centers open during cold weather.
Cook County Courthouse Warming Centers Open Amid Dangerous Wind Chills
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Chief Judge Charles S. Beach II joined Brandis Friedman and WTTW's Chicago Tonight to discuss his vision and plans for the future of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Chief Judge Beach's segment begins at the 5:00:00 mark.
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ABC 7's Michelle Gallardo's coverage of Chief Judge Beach's Investiture Ceremony
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WGN TV's Patrick Elwood provided Investiture Ceremony coverage for Chief Judge Beach's first day.
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Sophie Sherry, of the Chicago Sun Times provided first day coverage of Chief Judge Beach's tenure.
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Fox 32's Paris Schutz's coverage of Chief Judge Beach's first day.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/new-cook-county-chief-judge
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WTTW Chicago's Matt Masterson's coverage of Chief Judge Beach's Investiture Ceremony.
https://news.wttw.com/2025/12/01/charles-beach-sworn-cook-county-s-new-chief-judge
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Chicago Tribune's Madeline Buckley's coverage of Chief Judge Beach's Investiture Ceremony