Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Articles

A four-story white building that houses the Cook County Juvenile Court and Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

Cook County plans to replace juvenile detention center with smaller ‘centers of care’

Fewer than 50 kids are expected to remain in the juvenile jail, while most kids will be released post-arrest or held in semi-secure, community-based facilities, according to a proposal from Chief Judge Timothy Evans’ office.

by Kelly Garcia May 24, 2024May 26, 2024

Court Administration

Cook County and its courts settle suit: Furloughs, cutbacks but no layoffs

In settlement of rare lawsuit by Cook County Circuit Court’s chief judge against the county, courts win right to decide how budget cuts in court system are enacted; Cook County wins some, but not all, budget cuts it sought.

by Mari Cohen July 18, 2018December 5, 2023

Court Administration

Cook County Chief Judge sues County Board over budget

Cook County’s Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans filed suit against the Cook County Board Thursday, contending the budget cuts would require laying off 161 court employees and put in jeopardy recent efforts to revamp the county’s bail system.

by Emily Hoerner November 30, 2017December 5, 2023

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