On June 29, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Charles Burns received a national honor as he was inducted into the Stanley Goldstein Treatment Court Hall of Fame during a special ceremony at RISE23, the world’s preeminent conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform.

The Circuit Court of Cook County announced today that, effective July 17, 2023, court proceedings will no longer be livestreamed. 

This court has been made aware of allegations against the Hon. William H. Hooks which, if true, would violate the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct.

The Hon. Donna L. Cooper has been named Acting Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Justice Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans said. 

Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced on Friday that enriched evening programming for Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) residents will begin on Monday, April 17.

Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans and the court’s Nominating Committee today announced the names of the 44 candidates who will be on the ballot for circuit judges to vote to fill 22 associate judge vacancies. 

The Hon. Mary C. Marubio has been named Acting Presiding Judge of the Pretrial Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans said. 

Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans has proposed creating a central state registry for the filing of wills, to guard against the loss of original documents and expensive litigation for families. 

The Maywood Courthouse will be open on Friday, Jan. 6, following repairs to a broken water main, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced. 

The Hon. Stuart F. Lubin has been appointed interim acting presiding judge of the Juvenile Justice Division as of January 2, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced.

Judge Lubin fills the role left by the recent retirement of the Hon. Michael P. Toomin, Judge Evans said.