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Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans was today elected to a fifth term as chief judge by an overwhelming majority of circuit judges voting. His new three year term will begin December 2, 2013.

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Cook County Circuit Court to provide over-the-phone interpretations; website now available in 71 foreign languages;
bi-lingual signage added

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A unique pro bono program dedicated to helping pro se litigants in First Municipal District civil jury cases will mark two years of success at a reception honoring volunteers on May 30, 2013.

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  First courthouse in system-wide rolling implementation

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Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced the court will observe Women’s History Month on Friday, March 22, 2013, with tours of the Richard J. Daley Center courthouse, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago.

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Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans said he has been advised by Honorable Michael P. Toomin that Dan K.

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Safety stressed for those in court; grace period for enforcement

Statement from Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans
Circuit Court of Cook County

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Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans today agreed to a request by Judge Michael P. Toomin and submitted a letter to the Illinois Supreme Court requesting that a judge from outside of Cook County be assigned to preside over People v. Vanecko, 12 CR 22450. 

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Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans today announced beginning January 14, 2013, the public will not be permitted to bring cell phones and other electronic devices into any Circuit Court of Cook County courthouse facility except for the Richard J.