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Judge Timothy Evans was unopposed in his bid to remain Cook County’s top judge, a post he has held for 21 years.
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Circuit Court Clerk touts transparency with new bill. Critics say it’s not what she promised.
As a candidate, Iris Martinez said the Freedom of Information Act was the ‘only way’ to address problems in the scandal-plagued office, but now she backs a transparency bill that critics say is toothless.
Illinois lawmakers clash with state Supreme Court over bias training for judges
The Judicial Quality Act passed out of a state Senate committee Wednesday, despite opposition from the Illinois Supreme Court.
Cook County court partial shutdown extended to July 6
Chief Judge Timothy Evans’s order will leave open the possibility that normal court operations could resume earlier, once conditions are in place to do so safely.
Challenges arise as the courtroom goes virtual
In response to the coronavirus, the Cook County Circuit Court has moved most hearings online. The shift has meant technical difficulties and challenges for public access, especially in felony bond court.
Cook County Circuit Court to dramatically scale back operations due to coronavirus
The court will suspend all non-essential matters for 30 days starting Tuesday, the chief judge told presiding judges in a three-hour meeting on Friday.
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