Bridgeview, Illinois —Due to an unexpected power outage affecting the Fifth Municipal District Courthouse, the Circuit Court of Cook County has suspended court operations at the facility for today.

CHICAGO – Chief Judge Charles S. Beach II today announced that Judge Diann Marsalek will transition from her role as Supervising Judge of the Traffic Section to serve as Supervising Judge of the Housing and Eviction Section, effective Aug. 3, 2026.

CHICAGO – The Circuit Court of Cook County's Child Protection Courts held its first annual Family Reunification Ceremony & Celebration on Saturday.

CHICAGO – The Circuit Court of Cook County's Restorative Justice Community Court (RJCC) in Englewood held a graduation ceremony, honoring several young adults who successfully completed the court's restorative justice process.

CHICAGO – Due to weather-related power outages affecting court operations in the Fifth and Sixth Municipal Districts and Branch Courts 35 and 38 at 727 E.

CHICAGO – Due to a weather-related loss of electrical power affecting the building located at 727 E.

MARKHAM, IL – June 11, 2026 – Due to a weather-related loss of electrical power affecting the entire Sixth Municipal District Courthouse in Markham, Illinois, the Circuit Court of Cook County has temporarily modified court operations to ensure public safety and the con

CHICAGO — Clinton York came to Veterans Treatment Court with a simple goal.

CHICAGO — The Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County today released comprehensive data on its Electronic Monitoring (EM) program, including current non-compliance figures and warrant status. The release reflects Chief Judge Charles S.

Chief Judge Charles Beach of the Circuit Court of Cook County reminds the public, members of the legal community, and members of the media that virtual court appearance options remain available to case participants across Cook County under