Circuit Court of Cook County Document Filing Requirements

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order

Emergency motions must include a proposed order.

Emergency Motions with a proposed Order must be submitted via email (with notice to all parties) to Calendar B email account by 4:00 p.m. to be heard at 9:15 a.m. the next day.

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must detail the grounds for emergency hearing.

The Motion must set forth in detail the grounds for hearing the motion on an emergency basis.

Applies to

Agreed motion

Must include

proposed order

Agreed motions must have draft orders marked “Agreed” and email narration of all parties' agreement.

Parties may submit Agreed Motions (with accompanying draft orders marked “Agreed”) at any time by emailing law.calbcc@cookcountyil.gov and narrating in the email it is agreed by all parties as an Agreed Motion.

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Briefing schedule order

Must include

proposed order

Briefing schedule orders must use the court’s form, include due dates, and submit hard courtesy copies.

In the event a briefing schedule is provided, the parties shall complete the court’s form order located in 2202. The parties must complete the form with due dates identified by the Court. Additionally, the form order requires submission of hard courtesy copies to the Court.

Applies to

Motion response

Respondents seeking discovery before motion response must file an affidavit per Illinois Supreme Court Rule 191(b).

If the respondent seeks discovery before responding to the motion, an affidavit pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 191(b) will be required.

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Case management order

Must include

proposed order

Initial CMC orders must use prescribed Category 1 or 2 forms, with dates calculated from complaint filing date, deviations identified.

The parties must use one of the prescribed form orders—Category 1 or 2. The dates utilized on the order must be calculated based upon the filing date of the complaint. Any substantial deviation from the prescribed dates in the draft order presented to the Court must be expressly identified for the Court.

Applies to

Settlement petition

Must include

proposed order

Settlement petitions for minors, disabled, survival, or wrongful death must use the court form with submission date.

Petitions to settle cases involving minors, disabled persons and survival and wrongful death claims shall utilize the court form identifying the date for submission of the appropriate petition.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Parties must email an agreed proposed order after any court appearance, including required identifying and remote appearance details.

After any appearance in Court, the Parties must email an agreed proposed order to ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov. The Court requests that the parties: ● Use the fillable PDF Calendar 4 Case Management Order (available at https://www.cookcountycourt.org/Judges-Pages/Conlon-Alison) or use Word format, so the Court can make changes if needed. ● Identify the parties that appeared and did not appear (if any). ● State the date of the appearance. ● Include the following information for remote appearances, unless otherwise ordered: ○ Zoom Meeting ID Number: 974 5431 3798 ○ Password: 501494 ○ Dial In Number (if needed): (312) 626-6799

Applies to

Motion to hold in default

Must include

certificate of service

Default motions require courtesy copies of notice, summons, motion, attorney’s certification, and military affidavit if applicable.

The Court requires a courtesy copy of: o The notice, summons showing service, and motion; o An attorney’s signed and certified statement that the Clerk’s electronic docket indicates that the defendant has not filed an appearance or answer; and o A military affidavit, if the default is against a person.

Applies to

Motion for default judgment

Must include

proposed order

Default judgment motions require notice, summons, motion, draft order, operative complaint, and supporting materials.

With the motion for default judgment, the movant must provide: ● The notice, summons showing service, and motion for default judgment; ● A draft judgment order specifying the precise relief sought; ● A copy of the operative complaint; and ● Any other materials supporting the movant’s burden of showing a prima facie case for the relief sought. See 735 ILCS 5/2-1301(d).

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Pleading

Attorneys and self-represented litigants with email must include email address on appearances, pleadings, and briefs for service under Rule 131(d).

Pursuant to ISCR 11(b), an attorney must include on the appearance and on all pleadings and briefs filed in court an email address to which documents and notices will be served in conformity with Rule 131(d). A self-represented litigant who has an email address must also include the email address on the appearance and on all pleadings and briefs filed in court to which documents and notices will be served in conformity with Rule 131(d).

Applies to

Notice of motion

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

Routine motion documents must be served on all parties before entry; notice of motion must include proof of service and draft order.

All documents for routine motions, including notices, motions, exhibits, affidavits, and orders, must be served on all parties prior to entry of the order. The notice of motion must state the specific motion being presented, and must include proof of service and a draft order.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

Emergency motions must include proposed order and introductory paragraph stating emergency grounds, submitted via email by 9:30 AM.

Emergency Motions with a proposed Order must be submitted by 9:30 AM via email and include an introductory paragraph stating the grounds for the emergency.

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Pretrial memorandum

Pre-trial memoranda must be delivered via email unfiled two days before conference, containing required sections.

Each party should deliver to the court at least two days before the pre-trial conference an unfiled pre-trial memorandum by email containing (1) a summary of the allegations, defenses, facts, claimed injuries and damages, and; (2) the Last demand, offer, and policy.

Applies to

Routine motion

Must include

case number, certificate of service

Routine/agreed motion emails must include case name, number, motion type, substance, attachments, and proof of service to all parties.

What is required in the email for a routine/agreed motion? Specify the case name, case number, motion type, substance of the motion, and include the relevant attachments. The motion must be served on all parties prior to entry of the order.

Applies to

Petition to approve settlement

Settlement petitions must comply with Local Rules 6.4, 6.5, and specified Memorandum requirements.

Follow the requirements set out in Local Rules 6.4 and 6.5 and in Memorandum for Final Procedures Concerning Disposition of Minors and Disabled Persons Personal Injury Cases, Survival Actions, and Wrongful Death Cases with Sample Petitions and Orders (April 2026).

Applies to

Pretrial memorandum

Must include

case number

Pre-trial memoranda must be emailed at least 2 days before conference, containing specified case and settlement details.

At least two days before the pre-trial conference, each party should deliver to the court an unfiled pre-trial memorandum by email containing: (1) a summary of the allegations, defenses, facts, claimed injuries and damages; and (2) the last demand, offer, and policy limits.

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Case management order

CMOs must use the prescribed form, with filing date and trial setting/trial date on top of each order.

Parties must the prescribed form order and indicate the filing date as well as the trial setting date, or trial date, on the top of each order. See Appendix A.

Applies to

Routine motion

Must include

proposed order

All routine motions must include a proposed order.

Routine Motions must be e-filed and must be scheduled for ruling no sooner than 5 days after notice is served upon parties entitled to notice. All routine motions must include a proposed order.

Applies to

Default motion

Must include

proposed order

Default motions must include all required documents listed, including notice, motion, summons, affidavits, and proposed judgment order.

Required Documents a) Notice. Movant must provide notice to all parties who have been served, even if they have not filed an appearance. (See: Motion Judges Rule 2.1). b) Original notice of motion and motion; c) Face of summons; d) Return of summons; e) Order appointing a special process server (if appropriate) or allowing service under 735 ILCS 5/2-203.1; f) Attorney certificate that counsel examined the court file and the clerk’s computer within 10 business days prior to the hearing date and determined defendant’s appearance or answer was not on file; g) Affidavit of military service (if an individual is in default); h) Copy of the verified complaint and/or Movant’s affidavit verifying the judgment amount; i) Affidavit detailing costs requested; j) Affidavit detailing attorneys’ fees, if authorized by statute or contract; k) Proposed Judgment Order.

Applies to

Order

Orders may not include Supreme Court Rule 304(a) language without prior written court approval.

Supreme Court Rule 304(a) language may not be included in an order without prior approval of the Court. All requests for 304(a) must be made in writing.

Applies to

Agreed order

Agreed orders must contain signatures of all parties in the case.

All agreed orders must contain the signatures of all parties in the case.

Applies to

Agreed dismissal order

Agreed dismissal orders must strike all future court dates.

Agreed dismissal orders must strike all future Court dates.

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Settlement memorandum

Settlement memoranda must be submitted 5 business days prior to conference and contain required content.

A Settlement Memorandum must be submitted five business days prior to the Conference by each party and must contain: 1. Date and amount of last offer/demand by each party; 2. Primary reason or the main points why the case has failed to settle; 3. A summary of plaintiffs’ and defendants’ evidence and primary legal issues;

Applies to

Default motion

Must include

proposed order

Default motions must include original notice of motion, original motion, summons copy, return of summons copy, attorney's certificate, military affidavit (if individual), and proposed draft order.

The moving attorney must provide notice of motion and present the following: Original Notice of Motion, Original Motion, Copy of Summons, Copy of Return of a Summons, Attormney’s Certificate, Military Affidavit (if defaulting an individual), and a proposed draft order.

Applies to

Petition to approve settlement

Must include

caption

Settlements involving minors, disabled persons, wrongful death, or survival actions require a written Petition to Approve Settlement.

Any attorney seeking approval of a settlement in an action involving: (1) a minor’s or disabled person’s personal injury case; (2) an action brought under the Wrongful Death Act; and (3) an action which survives a plaintiff's death shall, in a written form, submit a Petition to Approve Settlement.

Applies to

Agreed dismissal order

Agreed dismissal orders may be emailed or placed in the courtesy bin, and must identify minors or wrongful death claims if based on settlement.

Agreed Dismissal Orders, pursuant to settlement or 1-1009, may be emailed to the Court or placed in the courtesy copy bin outside of Courtroom 2203. If the dismissal is pursuant to settlement, please identify in the Order whether minors or Wrongful Death claims are involved.

Applies to

Substitution of attorney order

Substitution of attorney orders must include the Cook County Attorney Number for both withdrawing and substituting firms.

For substitution of attorneys, the order must include the Cook County Attorney Number for the withdrawing and the substituting firms.

Applies to

Motion

Motions under §2-615 and §2-622 require attached pleadings and typically do not receive briefing schedules.

Typically, briefing schedules will not be entered for motions brought pursuant to §2-615 and §2-622. A copy of the pleadings must be attached to the motion.

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Settlement petition

Settlement petitions must include an itemized cost list, all lien claim descriptions, and required probate language.

Petitions must include: (1) an itemized list of costs; (2) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (3) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required.

Applies to

Petition to approve settlement

Petitions to Approve Settlement must include an itemized cost list, all lien claim descriptions, and required probate language if applicable.

Petitions shall include: (1) an itemized list of costs; (2) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (3) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required, a sample of which is: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the settlement is approved, provided that the settlement amount approved herein shall be paid only to a Guardian appointed by the Probate Division or Circuit Court where the minor or disabled person resides, and this Order shall be effective only after entry in the appropriate Probate Division of an Order approving the bond or other security required to administer the settlement and distribution provided for in this Order.

Applies to

Administrative record

Administrative records must include a table of contents.

All administrative records, regardless of exhibit length, must be submitted electronically with a table of contents.

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Pleading

Pleadings that include exhibits must contain a table of contents, and all exhibits must be clearly marked.

Pleadings that attach exhibits must include a table of contents, and the exhibits must be clearly marked.

Applies to

Motion

Every motion must be accompanied by a notice of filing and a notice of motion.

All motions require a notice of filing and notice of motion.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed agreed dismissal orders for voluntary dismissals must strike all future court dates.

Voluntary Dismissals: Litigants are required to strike any future court dates in a proposed agreed dismissal order.

Applies to

Motion for appointment of special process server

Motions for appointment of a special process server must include the server’s license number, service address, and statement of prior Sheriff service attempt.

Special Process Server: Motions for the Appointment of a Special Process Server must include the license number of the process server to be appointed, the address where service is sought, and a statement that service was attempted through the Sheriff’s Office.

Applies to

Motion for default

Must include

certificate of service

Motions for default must be accompanied by an affidavit of service from the Sheriff or special process server; website printouts are insufficient.

Motions for default must be accompanied by the actual affidavit of service from the Cook County Sheriff or the special process server. A printout of the status of service from the Cook County Sheriff’s website is not an affidavit of service and is not sufficient to prove service.

Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Discovery motions must include a statement certifying personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve disputes, per Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

Prior to bringing a motion related to discovery, the parties shall strictly adhere to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k), which provides: The parties shall facilitate discovery under these rules and shall make reasonable attempts to resolve differences over discovery. Every motion with respect to discovery shall incorporate a statement that counsel responsible for trial of the case after personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve differences have been unable to reach an accord or that opposing counsel made himself or herself unavailable for personal consultation or was unreasonable in attempts to resolve differences.

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Agreed dismissal order

Must include

signature blocks

Agreed dismissal orders require original signatures of all parties/counsel and must strike all future scheduled dates.

Agreed dismissal orders must contain the original signature of all parties and/or their counsel. Please be sure to strike all future scheduled dates.

Applies to

Hipaa order

HIPAA authorization orders must state “Order pursuant to HIPAA” in the title and use the Presiding Judge’s approved form; only HIPAA protective orders are routine.

Routine orders for “HIPAA” authorizations must state in the title “Order pursuant to HIPAA.” HIPAA protective orders are the ONLY protective orders that are routine. The HIPAA Order must be the form approved by the Presiding Judge of the Law Division or it will not be entered.

Applies to

Order

Failure to provide clerk with orders on the call results in motion stricken or DWP; no order needed if case withdrawn/stricken.

Failure to provide the clerk with orders on the call WILL result in the motion being stricken or the case being Dismissed for Want of Prosecution (DWP). **You DO NOT have to enter an order if the judge indicates a case is withdrawn or stricken.

Applies to

Motion

Motions granting leave to amend complaints must state the specifics of the amendment.

ALL motions and orders giving leave to amend complaints and file counterclaims or third-party complaints MUST state what is being amended in the complaint (names of parties to be added, amending counts, etc.).

Applies to

Order

Dates in orders must be written out (e.g., December 5, 2006) not as a number of days.

Dates must be put in the order (ex. December 5, 2006, not 14 days).

Applies to

Default motion

Must include

proof of service, military affidavit

Default motions must include proof of notice, proof of service, and military affidavit.

Motions for default are no longer special routines. These motions must be put on the Regular Motion Call. If the judge continues said motion to a specific date, the proper paperwork must be sent with the date given by the judge. Proof of notice, proof of service, and military affidavit are required.

Applies to

Transfer order

Parties must obtain a transfer order from Room 2005 to Room 2501 for PTC after the hearing date is confirmed.

After the date is confirmed, the parties shall obtain an order from Room 2005 transferring the case to Room 2501 for Pre-Trial purposes only.

Applies to

Petition to approve settlement

Must include

proposed order

Petitions to approve settlement must include a proposed order.

The Petition shall include a proposed order.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

All motions must include a proposed order, or they will not be ruled on.

Movant must include a proposed order with their motion or it will not be ruled on.

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order

Emergency motions must include a proposed order and an introductory paragraph stating the emergency grounds.

Emergency Motions with a proposed Order must be submitted by 10:00 AM via email and include an introductory paragraph stating the grounds for the emergency.

Applies to

Petition to settle

Settlement petitions must include itemized costs, fee agreement, lien claims, and probate language if needed.

Petitions shall include: (1) an itemized descriptive list of costs; (2) a copy of the fee agreement or counsel’s representation as to the contingency percentage; (3) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (4) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required.

Applies to

Order

ISCR 304(a) language is prohibited in any order without advance judicial authorization.

No ISCR 304(a) language may be included in any order without direct express advance judicial authorization.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders must be hand delivered to courtroom 2405 or emailed as Word documents by noon, with case number in the email subject line.

Proposed Orders: Parties shall hand deliver a proposed order to the clerk in courtroom 2405 or email a proposed order in Word document format to ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookcountyil.gov by NOON. All emails shall include the case number in the subject line.

Applies to

Privilege claim

Privilege claims require privilege log and supporting affidavits/proof.

Privilege claims will not be entertained unless the claimant supplies a privilege log and any affidavits or other proof necessary to lay a factual basis for the privilege claimed. See Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 201(n).

Applies to

Motion to default

Must include

proposed order, local rule certificate

Motions to default require notice of motion, substantive motion, summons face, return of summons, certificate of recent file check, military affidavit (if individual), and proposed order in Word format.

The following materials are required to support a motion to default a party: 1. a copy of the notice of motion; 2. the substantive motion; 3. the face of summons; 4. a copy of return of summons; 5. an attorney or litigant certificate certifying that both the court file and the computer register have been checked for the defendant’s appearance or answer no more than 10 days before presentment of the motion. The certificate must be dated no more than ten (10) days before presentment of the motion; 6. a military affidavit if defaulting an individual (as required by federal law–Form CCG 004); and 7. a proposed order in Word document format.

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Prove up

Must include

proposed order

Draft judgment order must be submitted with all prove up materials.

A draft judgment order, specifying the precise relief sought, must also be submitted in all cases.

Applies to

Discovery motion

Contested discovery motions must show compliance with Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 201(k).

Any contested discovery motion must show compliance with Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 201(k). Failure to include Rule 201k efforts in any discovery motion may result in the motion being stricken or denied.

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Pretrial memorandum

Pretrial memoranda for settlement conferences must include specified sections.

The memorandum should include the following sections: (I) Procedural History; (II) Summary of Position; (III) Objectives/Desired Outcome; (IV) Summary of Past Settlement Attempts (if applicable).

Applies to

Agreed order

Must include

proposed order

Agreed Motions and Orders must include a proposed order with the word 'Agreed' in the title.

Please include a proposed Order with the word “Agreed” in the title.

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Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order

Emergency Motions must include a proposed order and the grounds for the emergency.

Emergency Motions, with a proposed Order, must be submitted to law.calZcc@cookcountyil.gov AND dropped off in 2204 and include the grounds for the emergency.

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Routine motion

Must include

proposed order

Routine motions must include a proposed order.

Any routine motion should be emailed to the Court at law.calZcc@cookcountyil.gov, or dropped off in 2204, on the date set for presentment, with a proposed Order.

Applies to

Case management order

Case Management Orders must use the official form available on the Circuit Court Clerk website.

Litigants must use the Form Case Management Orders which can be located on the Circuit Court Clerk website.

Applies to

Petition to approve settlement

Settlement petitions must include an itemized cost list, all lien descriptions, and required probate language if applicable.

Petitions shall include: (1) an itemized list of costs; (2) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (3) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required, a sample of which is: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the settlement is approved, provided that the settlement amount approved herein shall be paid only to a Guardian appointed by the Probate Division or Circuit Court where the minor or disabled person resides, and this Order shall be effective only after entry in the appropriate Probate Division of an Order approving the bond or other security required to administer the settlement and distribution provided for in this Order.

Applies to

Motion to amend

Motions to file amended pleadings must include a black-lined version of the proposed pleading.

A motion to file an amended pleading must be accompanied by a black-lined version of the proposed pleading.

Applies to

Agreed dismissal order

Must include

signature blocks

Agreed dismissal orders must include original signatures of all parties/counsel and strike all future scheduled dates.

Agreed dismissal orders must contain the original signature of all parties and/or their counsel. Please be sure to strike all future scheduled dates.

Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Discovery motions must include a statement certifying personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve discovery disputes per Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

Prior to bringing a motion related to discovery, the parties shall adhere to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k), which provides: The parties shall facilitate discovery under these rules and shall make reasonable attempts to resolve differences over discovery. Every motion with respect to discovery shall incorporate a statement that counsel responsible for trial of the case after personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve differences have been unable to reach an accord or that opposing counsel made himself or herself unavailable for personal consultation or was unreasonable in attempts to resolve differences.

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Cover letter

Must include

case number

Cover letter accompanying Clerk Status documents must include case number, date and time of hearing.

At the Clerk’s Status, movant is obligated to deliver copies of all the briefs, pleadings, relevant documents and the most recent complaint and answer, if any, with an accompanying cover letter containing the case number, date and time of the hearing.

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Settlement memorandum

Settlement memoranda must be submitted two business days prior via email (text-searchable PDF with bookmarks) and hard copy, containing last offer/demand and reason case failed to settle.

A Settlement Memorandum must be submitted at least two business days prior to the Conference by each party before via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies delivered to the bin outside Courtroom 2004 and must contain: a. Date and amount of last offer/demand by each party; b. Primary reason or the main points why the case has failed to settle;

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Amended complaint

Amended complaints/counterclaims/cross-claims must include a redline or comparison exhibit showing amendments.

Amended Complaints and Amended Counterclaims, Cross-Claims and the like should be submitted with a redline or other comparison document attached as an exhibit showing the amendments made to the previous version of the complaint, counterclaim, or cross-claim.

Applies to

Order for voluntary dismissal

Must include

proposed order

Orders for Voluntary Dismissal must include signatures of all parties/counsel and state that all future dates are stricken.

Orders for Voluntary Dismissal MUST contain the signature of all parties and/or their counsel. The Proposed Order must also state that all future dates regarding the matter are stricken, if the order dismisses the case in its entirety.

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Emergency motion

Emergency motions must include a separate paragraph on the first page detailing the emergency nature.

Emergency motions, including emergency motions for TRO, MUST contain a separate paragraph on the first page of the motion detailing the emergency nature of the motion.

Applies to

Motion for default

Motions for default must include specific documents: file-stamped notice, face of summons, return of summons, certificate of service, attorney/pro se certificate, and military affidavit if applicable.

A Motion for Default MUST contain the following: • File-Stamped Copy of the Notice and Motion from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office, • Face of the Summons, • Copy of the Return of Summons, • The Certificate of the Officer or Affidavit of the Person who served the Summons, • Attorney or Pro Se litigant certificate, certifying that both the court file and docket have been checked for any appearance or answer filed by the defendant, AND • A military affidavit if defaulting and individual. Failure to provide this information may lead to the motion being struck from the call and the Movant will need to re-spindle the motion to be presented on another day, denied, or other sanction.

Applies to

Motion to seal or protective order

Motions to file under seal or for protective orders must include specific content: cannot apply to all documents, must state order does not authorize filing under seal, must state protective order does not apply to court orders, must recite privacy interest and be supported by affidavit.

Parties must seek leave of Court to file documents or other materials under seal. Please note the following when filing a motion to file under seal or a motion seeking a protective order: • The motion(s) cannot apply to all documents and/or pleadings. • The motion(s) must state in the text of the order that the order does not, by itself, authorize the filing of any document under seal, and that any party wishing to file a document designated as ‘Confidential,’ or ‘Attorney’s Eyes Only Information’ in connection to a motion, brief, or other submission to the Court must comply with court rules pertaining to filings under seal. • The motion(s) must state in the text of the order that the protective order will not apply to Court orders. • The motion(s) must recite the privacy interest involved, and why a protective order is necessary. This should be supported by affidavit. Failure to comply may lead to the motion being struck from the call and the Movant will need to re-spindle the motion to be presented on another day, denied, or other sanction.

Applies to

TRO motion

TRO motions must be accompanied by a verified complaint or affidavit.

Motions for TRO MUST be accompanied by a verified complaint or affidavit in compliance with Section 11-101 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.

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Trial materials

Trial materials must include a statement of the case, proposed findings, witness list, exhibit list, objections, Rule 216 requests, motions in limine, Rule 237 affidavit, and Rule 213 responses.

Trial materials shall include: o A joint, brief statement of the nature of the case; o Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law; o A list of all potential witnesses, indicating who will and who may be called by which party or parties; o A complete list of all exhibits each party intends to use at trial; ... o Any written objections to exhibits, other than foundation, if not made at the time of the pre-trial conference, are deemed forfeited ... o Copies of any Supreme Court Rule 216 requests to admit and responses thereto which any party anticipates using at trial; o Copies of all motions in limine and supporting and opposing memoranda. ... o An affidavit of compliance with all Supreme Court Rule 237 Notices and a statement of all outstanding disputes regarding such notices; o Parties expecting to offer opinion testimony shall tender responses to Supreme Court Rule 213 interrogatories (with any supplements) and/or deposition testimony that will support the opinion testimony to be offered at trial.

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Settlement conference memorandum

Parties must submit a settlement conference memorandum containing nature of claims/defenses and most recent settlement demand/offer.

At least fourteen (14) days prior to the settlement conference, each party MUST submit to the Court via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov and exchange with opposing counsel(s) a brief memorandum advising the Court of the nature of the claims and defenses, as well as the most recent settlement demand and offer.

Applies to

Routine motion

Must include

proposed order

Routine motions must be submitted with a proposed order via email or drop-off bin outside Courtroom 2205.

Routine Motions should be emailed or dropped off in bin outside of 2205 on the date set in the notice with a proposed Order.

Applies to

Routine motion proposed order

Proposed orders for routine motions must not include language striking trial dates in Room 2005.

Please note that the Motion Calendar cannot strike trial dates in Room 2005, so please do not include that language in any proposed Order.

Applies to

Agreed substitution of attorneys motion

Agreed substitution of attorney motions must include the Cook County Number for both incoming and outgoing law firms.

In the case of an agreed substitution of attorneys, please include the Cook County Number for both the incoming and outgoing law firm, so that the clerk’s system may be properly updated.

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must be submitted via email or dropped off in Courtroom 2205 and include the grounds for the emergency.

Emergency Motions must be submitted via email or dropped off in 2205 and include the grounds for the emergency.

Applies to

Petition to approve settlement

Settlement petitions must comply with Local Rules 6.4, 6.5, and the March 2023 Final Procedures for settlement cases.

Follow the requirements set out in Local Rules 6.4 and 6.5 and in Final Procedures Concerning Settlement, Minors’ and Disabled Persons’ Personal Injury Cases and Wrongful Death Cases with Sample Petitions and Orders (March 2023).

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Pre trial memorandum

Pre-trial memoranda must be submitted 3 days before conference via drop off or email, containing a case summary and last demand/offer/policy limit.

Parties may submit a pre-trial memorandum by three days before the conference by drop off or via email containing (1) a summary of the allegations/defenses, evidence, claimed injuries and specials/damages, and; (2) the last demand/offer/policy limit.

Applies to

Motion to deviate from hearing format

Requests to deviate from the designated hearing format must be made by written motion stating a valid basis.

Any request to deviate from this format must be requested via written motion with a valid basis required.

Applies to

Order setting or continuing hearing

Every order that sets or continues a hearing must specify how the hearing will be held.

All orders setting or continuing a hearing MUST contain language indicating how the hearing will be held. The hearing will be conducted as designated above unless an order is entered to the contrary.

Applies to

Agreed order

Must include

proposed order

Following any appearance, parties must send an agreed proposed order to the Court.

Following any appearance in front of this Court, Parties must send an agreed proposed order to ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov by noon the day of presentment.

Applies to

Agreed order

Must include

proposed order

After a clerk’s status, the parties must confer and send the Court an agreed order setting the hearing date.

The parties shall then confer and send the Court an agreed order setting the hearing date.

Applies to

Default motion

A default motion must be accompanied by an attorney's signed and certified statement that the clerk's electronic docket shows no appearance or answer by the defendant.

An attorney's signed and certified statement that the Clerk's electronic docket indicates that the defendant has not filed an appearance or answer.

Applies to

Default judgment motion

A motion for default judgment must be accompanied by the notice, summons showing service, the motion, a draft judgment order, the operative complaint, and materials supporting the prima facie case.

With the motion for default judgment, the movant must provide: The notice, summons showing service, and motion for default judgment; A draft judgment order specifying the precise relief sought; A copy of the operative complaint; and Any other materials supporting the movant's burden of showing a prima facie case for the relief sought.

Applies to

Brief

When an oversized brief is permitted by a prior court order, that order must be included with the briefs at submission.

If leave to file an oversized brief has been previously granted, include the order with the briefs when submitted.

Applies to

Brief

Briefs that do not comply with the format and page requirements will be stricken.

Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the noncompliant brief being stricken.

Applies to

Joint motion for class settlement approval

Joint motions to approve proposed class settlements must include a completed Preliminary Approval Chart and parties must be prepared to answer the court's listed questions about the settlement.

When parties submit joint motions to approve proposed class settlements, they must complete and include the below chart with their submission. Parties should also be prepared to answer questions about the proposed settlement, including those stated below the chart.

Applies to

Settlement conference memorandum

Each party must submit a settlement conference memorandum via email to chambers at least 14 days before the conference, including nature of claims/defenses and settlement demand/offer.

At least fourteen (14) days prior to the settlement conference, each party MUST submit to the Court via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov and exchange with opposing counsel(s) a brief memorandum advising the Court of the nature of the claims and defenses, as well as the most recent settlement demand and offer. Failure to submit the memorandum in advance of the settlement conference may result in the striking of the settlement conference date.

Applies to

Witness list and exhibits

Witness lists and exhibits must be tendered to all parties, the GAL, and the Court 1 week before trial, or the witnesses and exhibits will be excluded.

For all matters set for trial or hearing on the 2:00 p.m. call, a witness list and exhibits must be tendered to all parties, the GAL and the Court 1 week prior to the commencement of the trial or those witnesses and exhibits will be excluded from trial.

Applies to

Case management order

Parties must bring copies of all CMC orders to every CMC court date.

*** COPIES OF ALL CMC ORDERS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL CMC COURT DATES ***

Applies to

Certificate

Attorneys must certify completion of discovery, depositions, and that no dispositive motions are pending before trial.

Attorneys certify the following: 1) All fact, medical and opinion discovery is complete; 2) All depositions of Rule 213(f)(1),(2) and (3)witnesses have been taken or waived in writing or in a court order; 3) All necessary evidence depositions shall be completed no later than 14 days prior to the assigned trial date; 4) No dispositive motions are pending and none will be filed by any party prior to trial

Applies to

Order

Must include

proposed order

Parties must deliver an order memorializing the Court's ruling by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

You are required to deliver to the Court an order memorializing the Court's ruling not later than 1:00 p.m. on the day of your hearing.

Applies to

Courtesy copy

Must include

certificate of service

All courtesy copies must include a notice of motion and certificate of service.

You must include a notice of motion and certificate of service in all courtesy copies.

Applies to

Routine motion

Must include

proposed order

All routine motions must include a proposed order.

All routine motions must include a proposed order.

Applies to

Prove up documents

Default judgment packages must include, in addition to the Uniform Standing Order requirements, an affidavit of proof of service on defendants, an affidavit of damages with business ledger, and an affidavit of attorney's fees of preparation with actual costs.

In addition to the requirements for the Continuing Compliance with the Uniform Uniform Standing Order for All Commercial Calendars you must tender the prove-up documents: (a) declaration with a certificate of service showing service and compliance of the defendant(s); (b) declaration of damages which includes a business ledger establishing the amount due; and (c) declaration of attorney’s fees with contemporaneous billing records showing data and charges. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

Applies to

Trial materials

Trial packages must contain the estimated trial day count, statement of case, witness lists, stipulations, motions in limine, evidence depositions, exhibit lists/exhibits, and state-rule-213 disclosures.

The following information and documents shall be delivered: (A) Estimated number of trial days (B) Statement of the case (C) Witness list (D) Stipulations (E) Motions in Limine (F) Evidence depositions (G) Exhibit lists and/or Exhibits (H) Ill. S. Ct. R. 213 disclosures

Applies to

Written communication to court

Must include

caption, case number

All written communications with court staff must include the case name, docket number, and must copy all parties and attorneys of record.

All emails written communications with court staff must list the case name and docket number. All parties and attorneys of record must be copied on all written communications with court staff.

Applies to

Courtesy copy cover letter

Must include

caption, case number

Every courtesy copy must include a cover letter or email with the case number, caption, and a statement that the delivery is pursuant to the order, and all parties of record must be copied.

Courtesy copies shall be accompanied by a cover letter or cover email containing the case number, caption, and a statement that the delivery is pursuant to this order. The movant shall copy all parties of record to this correspondence.

Applies to

Motion to compel

Must include

certificate of conference

Motions to compel must state the attorney's actual consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve disputes, or the motion will be stricken.

All motions to compel must articulate the attorney’s the actual efforts at personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve differences with opposing counsel. See Ill. S. Ct. R. 201(k) (eff. July 30, 2014). Failure to articulate the efforts of incompetence will result in the motion being stricken.

Applies to

Motion for default judgment

Default judgment motions must include at the top of the packet the Return of Service, foundational Prove-Up Affidavit(s), and if applicable an Attorney Fee Affidavit with contemporaneous billing records.

In addition to the requirements set forth in the Uniform Standing Order for All Commercial Calendars, motions for default judgement must include at the top of the packet: Return of Service, Prove-Up Affidavit(s) that lay a foundation for the attached business ledger or records, and, if applicable, an Attorney Fee Affidavit(s) with contemporaneous billing records attached.

Applies to

Business ledger

In collection cases, plaintiff must submit a business ledger with an affidavit establishing the ledger is a business record.

In collection cases, the plaintiff shall submit a ledger accompanied by an affidavit establishing that it is a business record.

Applies to

Prove up affidavit

Affidavits must disclose whether they are based on personal knowledge, attached documents, or both, and explain how the affiant knows the facts.

1. Basis. An affidavit shall state whether it is grounded upon or within attached documents, or both. The affidavit shall explain how the affiant knows the facts.

Applies to

Prove up affidavit

Affidavits must establish the foundation for attached documents and, if they are offered for their truth, must establish they are business records.

2. Foundation. An affidavit shall set forth the foundation for any document attached. If the affiant offers a document for its truth, the affiant shall establish it is a business record.

Applies to

Prove up affidavit

Affidavits must explain how damages, including interest and late charges, were calculated and cite contract provisions regarding interest, late fees, and attorney fees.

3. Calculation. An affidavit shall explain how the damages, including interest and late charges, were calculated. It shall cite the pertinent provisions of the contract regarding interest, late fees, attorney fees, etc.

Applies to

Attorney fee affidavit

Attorney fee affidavits must establish reasonableness of the amount sought and include the specific reasonableness factors listed.

4. Attorney's Fees. An affidavit shall establish the reasonableness of the amount sought. It must include: (1) the skill and standing of the attorneys, (2) the nature of the case and the novelty and/or difficulty of the issues and work involved, (3) the value and importance of the matter, (4) the degree of responsibility required, (5) the usual and customary charges and a reasonable connection between the fees and the amount involved in the litigation.

Applies to

Attorney fee affidavit

Attorney fee affidavits must attach contemporaneous billing records with detailed entries specifying services, provider, time, and hourly rate.

Contemporaneous billing records shall be attached. Accordingly, the records must provide detailed billing entry descriptions specifying the services performed, who did it, how long it took, and the hourly fee charged based on contemporaneous time records.

Applies to

Proposed cmc order

Parties must confer and email a proposed CMC Order (using the Law Division Active Case Management Order form) before 3:00 p.m. two business days before the scheduled hearing, with subject line 'Case No. …: PROPOSED CMC ORDER'; agreed orders are encouraged.

The parties are directed to confer, and to send the Court a proposed CMC Order (use the Law Division Active Case Management Order form) before 3:00 p.m. two (2) business days before the scheduled hearing. The subject line of the email shall be "Case No. …: PROPOSED CMC ORDER," Agreed proposed CMC Orders are strongly encouraged and preferred.

Applies to

Motion for alternative service

Motions for alternative service must include an affidavit detailing the investigation and efforts to locate the defendant.

All 203.1 Motions for Alternative Service “shall be accompanied with an affidavit stating the nature and extent of the investigation made to determine the whereabouts of the defendant and the reasons why service is impractical… including a specific statement showing that a diligent inquiry as to the location of the individual defendant was made and reasonable efforts to make service have been unsuccessful.” (See 735 ILCS 5/2-203.1).

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must state a verifiable emergency basis.

Emergency motions must set forth a verifiable EMERGENCY.

Applies to

Motion to transfer venue

Must include

proposed order

Motions to transfer venue must include exhibits of service attempts and evidence of defendant's residence, plus a proposed order in a specified form.

Motions to transfer venue to another district or county should include as exhibits all service attempts by the sheriff and/or private process server. The motion should also include as an exhibit all evidence that demonstrates the defendant currently resides in the district you are seeking to have the case transferred such as a TLO, USPS address report, vehicle registration or other investigative report. A proposed order should be provided and shall be in substantially the following form: Transfer orders shall be in writing, signed by the judge transferring the case and by the Presiding Judge of the division or district, and shall be in substantially the following form: "The above entitled and numbered cause having been previously assigned to Judge ____________________ is hereby transferred to Judge _____________________, Presiding Judge of the _____________________ Division or District for the purpose of transferring the cause to the _____________________ Division or District."

Applies to

Dismissal order

A dismissal order must be signed by both plaintiff and defendant and must state that leave to reinstate is granted and the court retains jurisdiction.

signed by both plaintiff and defendant and the order specifically states that leave to reinstate is granted and the court retains jurisdiction.

Applies to

Residential eviction order

Residential eviction orders must use the standardized Supreme Court form.

735 ILCS 9-109.6 Residential Eviction Order; form. A standardized residential eviction order form, as determined by the Supreme Court, shall be used statewide.

Applies to

Pleadings with exhibits

Pleadings with exhibits must include a table of contents and clearly marked exhibits.

Pleadings that attach exhibits must include a table of contents, and the exhibits must be clearly marked.

Applies to

Administrative record

All administrative records must be submitted electronically with a table of contents, regardless of exhibit length.

All administrative records, regardless of exhibit length, must be submitted electronically with a table of contents.

Applies to

Courtesy copy submission email

Must include

caption, case number

The subject line of any email submission to chambers must include the case caption and case number.

The subject line of the e-mail submission must include the case caption and case number. E.g., “19CH12345 Anguiano v. Jedrasek”

Applies to

Courtesy copy attachment

Must include

case number

Each document attached to a courtesy email must include the case number and abbreviated title of the pleading or brief.

Any attached documents must include the case number and the abbreviated title of the pleading or brief. E.g., “19CH12345 Pl.’s Compl.”

Applies to

Motion

Every motion must be accompanied by a notice of filing and a notice of motion.

All motions require a notice of filing and notice of motion.

Applies to

Proposed agreed dismissal order

The proposed agreed dismissal order must strike any future court dates.

Voluntary Dismissals: Litigants are required to strike any future court dates in a proposed agreed dismissal order.

Applies to

Motion for appointment of special process server

Motions to appoint a special process server must identify the server's license number, the address for service, and state that service was attempted via the Sheriff's Office.

Special Process Server: Motions for the Appointment of a Special Process Server must include the license number of the process server to be appointed, the address where service is sought, and a statement that service was attempted through the Sheriff’s Office.

Applies to

Motion for default

Motions for default must attach the actual affidavit of service from the Cook County Sheriff or special process server; a Sheriff website printout is insufficient.

Motions for default must be accompanied by the actual affidavit of service from the Cook County Sheriff or the special process server. A printout of the status of service from the Cook County Sheriff’s website is not an affidavit of service and is not sufficient to prove service.

Applies to

Brief exceeding page limits

Briefs exceeding page limits are accepted only with leave of Court on a written motion showing good cause; agreed orders extending the limits are not accepted.

Briefs filed in excess of the page limitations will not be accepted without leave of Court upon written motion containing good cause. Agreed orders extending the page limits will not be accepted.

Applies to

Emergency motion package

The emergency email must include the file-stamped emergency motion and a copy of the verified complaint.

Counsel for the movant must submit the file-stamped emergency motion and a copy of the verified complaint via email to the Court before 3:00 p.m. to discuss scheduling of emergency motion or TRO with the law clerk.

Applies to

Courtesy copy email

The subject line of any email to the Court must identify the case name, case number, and date of appearance.

*Subject line of email must identify case name, case number and date of appearance.

Applies to

Petition for letters of administration

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

Courtesy copies for petitions for letters of administration must include the petition, Exhibit A, notice of motion/certificate of service or waivers, affidavit of heirship, proposed orders, and bond.

Petitions for letters of administration: Courtesy copies shall include petition, Exhibit A, and notice of motion/certificate of service or waivers, affidavit of heirship, proposed order appointing representative, proposed order establishing heirship, bond.

Applies to

Petition for probate of will

Must include

proposed order

Courtesy copies for petitions for probate of will must include the petition, Exhibit A, will, affidavit of heirship, proposed order appointing executor, proposed order declaring heirship, and bond.

Petitions for probate of will: Courtesy copies shall include petition, Exhibit A, will, affidavit of heirship, proposed order appointing executor, proposed order declaring heirship, bond.

Applies to

Motion to close estate

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

Courtesy copies for motions to close an estate must include the initial petition, Exhibit A, order declaring heirship, receipts & approvals or 42-day notice/certificate of service, certificate of publication, final report, will if testate, 14-day notice if testate, and proposed order of discharge.

Motions to close estate: Courtesy copies shall include initial petition, Exhibit A, order declaring heirship, receipts & approvals or 42-day notice/certificate of service, certificate of certificate, final report, will (if testate), 14-day notice (if testate), proposed order of discharge.

Applies to

Other motion

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

Courtesy copies for other 10:00 a.m. motions must include the motion, notice of motion/certificate of service, and proposed orders.

Other motions: Courtesy copies shall include motion, notice of motion/certificate of service, proposed orders.

Applies to

Petition for authorization to accept distribution

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

Courtesy copies for petitions for authorization to accept distribution must include the petition, notice of motion/certificate of service, settled-order or attorney report, proposed order, and bond.

Petitions for authorization to accept distribution: Courtesy copies shall include petition, notice of motion/certificate of service, order of other division/court approving settlement/entering judgment (Local Rule 6.5) or attorney report (Local Rule 12.15), proposed order, bond.

Applies to

Viewing of vouchers

Must include

proposed order

Courtesy copies for presentation of vouchers must include the order authorizing acceptance of distribution, vouchers, and proposed order.

Presentation of vouchers: Courtesy copies shall include order authorizing acceptance of distribution, vouchers, proposed order.

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

Courtesy copies for emergency motions must include an emergency motion stating the factual basis of the emergency, notice of motion/certificate of service, and proposed order of emergency.

Courtesy copies shall include emergency motion setting forth the basis of the emergency, notice of motion/certificate of service, proposed order.

Applies to

Proposed order

For a court appearance, any required proposed order must be emailed to the Clerk by the morning after the hearing.

By the morning after the hearing, any required proposed order shall be emailed* to the Clerk's at the email below.

Applies to

Proposed order

For the Claims Call (remote), any required proposed order must be emailed to the Clerk within one hour after the appearance.

Within one hour after rough appearance, any required proposed order shall be emailed to the Clerk of probated. Unrequired orders shall be emailed within one hour after the Claim Call appearance.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

A routine motion submission must include a notice of motion, the motion, proof of service, and a draft order.

A copy of the notice, motion, proof of service, and draft order must be emailed to ccc.chancerycalendar1@cookcountyil.gov at least two full court days before the noticed date.

Applies to

Motion for default

Default-motion email must include the notice, summons, motion, an attorney certification of no appearance/answer, and a military affidavit if against a person.

The Court requires an email to with the following two documents: (i) The notice, summons showing service, and motion; (ii) An attorney’s signed and certified statement that the Clerk’s electronic docket indicates that the defendant has not filed an appearance or answer; and (iii) A military affidavit, if the default is against a person.

Applies to

Prove up submission

A complete prove-up email package must include the notice, summons showing service, motion for default judgment, draft judgment order, operative complaint, and any materials establishing a prima facie case.

i. The notice, summons showing service, and motion for default judgment; ii. A draft judgment order specifying the precise relief sought; iii. A copy of the operative complaint; and iv. Any other materials supporting the movant’s burden of showing a prima facie case for the relief sought. See 735 ILCS 5/2-1301(d). Such materials include, without limitation, a Verified Complaint or other evidence provided by affidavit.

Applies to

Ai assisted brief

Must include

ai disclosure

Any brief prepared with AI assistance must include on page 1 the statement “Created by or with the assistance of AI,” and counsel may not submit hallucinated case citations.

Any brief prepared with the assistance of AI shall state on page 1 thereof: “The Court by or with the assistance of AI.” There is an ethical obligation not to submit “hallucination” case citations to this Court.

Applies to

TRO motion

TRO motion papers, including the Complaint, must be marked “EMERGENCY” when delivered to the Court.

A party wishing to present a TRO motion should deliver a copy of the motion papers (including the Complaint), marked “EMERGENCY,” to the Court via email, at CCC.ChanceryCalendar1@cookcountyil.gov.

Applies to

Emergency motion papers

The complete set of motion papers emailed to the Court must be marked “EMERGENCY.”

A complete set of the motion papers, marked “EMERGENCY,” must be emailed to the Court via email, at ccc.ChanceryCalendar1@cookcountyil.gov by no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing date.

Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

Discovery motions must include proof of compliance of compliance with Supreme Court of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

Applies to

Motion for default

Motions for default must include specific documents: notice and motion, summons face and return, certificate of service, certificate of no appearance/answer, and military affidavit if applicable.

A motion for default must include the following documents: • A copy of the notice and motion • The face of the summons • A copy of the return of summons • A certificate of the officer or an affidavit of the person who served the summons • A certificate from the attorney or pro se litigant, confirming that the court file and docket have been checked for any appearance or answer filed by the defendant • A military affidavit if defaulting an individual

Applies to

Proposed protective order

Proposed protective orders must include specified language about seeking leave to seal, redacting confidential information, and labeling sealed submissions.

All proposed protective orders must include the following language: “The parties must seek leave of court to file documents or other materials containing Confidential Information under seal. To the extent possible, the parties shall redact Confidential Information from documents or other materials filed with the court so as to minimize requests to file under seal. If leave is allowed to file documents or other materials under seal, such documents or other materials shall be submitted in an envelope or other container labeled “CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION – SEALED PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER” and including the caption of this action and a description of the nature but not the substance of the contents.”

Applies to

TRO motion

TRO motions must include a verified complaint or affidavit complying with § 5/11-101.

TRO motions must be accompanied by a verified complaint or an affidavit that complies with § 5/11-101.

Applies to

Motion

Routine motions must include a file-stamped motion, a notice of motion designating it as routine, and a proposed order.

Parties must provide the court with: • A copy of the file-stamped motion. • A notice of motion clearly designating it as routine. • A copy of the proposed order.

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

Paper copies of motions to withdraw must include a proposed order, proof of service, and confirmation of service such as a USPS signature green card.

file stamped paper copies sent to the Court with a proposed order and all applicable proof of service and confirmation of service (i.e., signature green card from the USPS).

Applies to

Motion

Except for a petition to intervene, a motion may not be presented unless the movant has filed an Appearance with the Clerk in Room 802.

Except for a petition to intervene, no motion, including emergency motions, may be presented unless the movant has filed an Appearance with the Clerk of the Court in Room 802. See Ill. Sup. Ct. R., 13(c)(1); Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Court Cook. Co., R 1.4(a).

Applies to

Motion

Must include

caption

Notices of motion, motions, and orders must include a full caption naming all parties.

All notices of motion, motions, and orders submitted for the Court’s review must include a full caption that includes the name of all parties.

Applies to

Motion for order approving sale

Must include

certificate of service

A motion for order approving sale where the plaintiff seeks a personal deficiency against a non-appearing defendant must include proof of service on the defendant, a copy of the Complaint, a copy of the Judgment of Foreclosure Order, and a BPO or recent appraisal.

• Proof of service on the defendant of whom the deficiency is being sought • Copy of the Complaint • Copy of the Judgment of Foreclosure Order • BPO/ Recent Appraisal

Applies to

Dcfs authorization background check

Each nominee and each adult living in the home must complete the DCFS Authorization for Background Check (Form 689) and return it by email to the Probate Division Court Coordinator/Staff Attorney.

Each nominee and each adult living in the home must complete DCFS Authorization for Background Check (See attached Form 689 – Rev 7/2012) and return it to the Probate Division Court Coordinator/Staff Attorney at emrhan.slaton@cookcountyil.gov.

Applies to

Courtesy copy email

The email subject line for courtesy copies must include the case name, case number, and date scheduled for presentment.

The subject line in the email shall include the following: case name, case number, and date scheduled for presentment.

Applies to

Courtesy copy email

Every courtesy copy document must be emailed as its own separate attachment in one email; no single combined attachment is allowed.

All courtesy copies, including petitions, exhibits, notices, proposed orders, and bonds shall be emailed as separate attachments in a single email. Do not submit all documents in a single attachment.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Every proposed order must include a valid email address of the person who will receive and distribute the stamped order.

All proposed orders shall contain a valid email address of a person who can receive and distribute the stamped order.

Applies to

Petition for guardianship

A Petition for Guardianship courtesy copy must include the filed petition with Exhibit A, notice or waiver/consent, notarized surety bond, proof of the nominated guardian’s qualification, and, when applicable, birth/death certificates and criminal and DCFS background checks.

1. Petition for Guardianship: a. Filed Petition and Exhibit A to the Petition consistent with 755 ILCS 5/11-8(a); b. Filed Notice to those listed on Exhibit A or a signed and notarized waiver and consent; c. Notarized surety bond with the name and physical address of the agent for the surety printed on the face of the bond; d. ... must be qualified per 755 ILCS 5/11-3(a); e. In lieu of item (d) a filed notarized affidavit of the nominated guardian may be accepted; f. If the proposed guardian of the estate is not a natural or adoptive parent; i. Minor’s birth certificate; ii. Death certificates for parents listed on birth certificate, if applicable; and iii. Criminal and DCFS background checks are required for the proposed guardian and any adults living in the proposed guardian’s home.

Applies to

Petition to approve settlement

Petitions to Approve Settlement must follow Local Rule 12.15 and include the prior approval order, an attorney report, accident reports, medical records, a treating physician letter, and certain insurance documents when applicable.

2. Petition to Approve Settlement: a. Please see Local Rule 12.15; b. If the settlement has been approved by another court, include a copy of the order approving settlement; c. If the proposed settlement has not been approved by another court, include a report by counsel, accident reports, medical records, a treating physician’s report of the minor’s treatment and prognosis, and, when the settlement is based on insurance policy limits or uninsured motorist coverage, a copy of the insurance declarations page.

Applies to

Redemption date order

Redemption dates in orders must be fixed dates (e.g., August 29, 2022) rather than general references.

Dates certain, e.g., “August 29, 2022,” are required for redemption dates where applicable.

Applies to

Pleading

Must include

caption, case number

All pleadings submitted for review must be file-stamped and include the full case caption, calendar number, and property address.

All pleadings submitted for review must be filed stamped and contain the entire case caption, calendar number, and property address.

Applies to

Service notice

Service notices must include each attorney's or pro se litigant's address, telephone number, and email address.

Service notices must include each attorney or pro se litigant’s address, telephone number and email address.

Applies to

Court documents

Self-represented litigants must include their designated service email address on all court documents and correspondence.

Pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11(b), a self-represented litigant who has an email address must designate a single email address to which service may be directed and include that email address on all court documents and correspondence.

Applies to

Notice of motion

Notices of motion must attach all four pages of the required Zoom instructions in English and Spanish, or the case can be stricken from the call.

All notices of motion and notices of initial case management must include a copy of all four pages of the required Zoom instructions in English and Spanish. Failure to strictly comply with General Administrative Order No. 2022-03 shall result in the case being stricken from the in from the requirement and require the attorney to re-notice the motion.

Applies to

Notice of initial case management

Notices of initial case management must attach all four pages of the required Zoom instructions in English and Spanish, or the case may be stricken from the call.

All notices of motion and notices of initial case management must include a copy of all four pages required Zoom instructions in English and Spanish. Failure to strictly comply with General Administrative Order No. 2022-03 shall result in the case being removed from the call and the attorney to re-notice the motion.

Applies to

Motion for in personam deficiency

A party seeking an in personam deficiency must provide the complaint, mortgage, note, judgment of foreclosure, proof of service or appearance, memorandum of judgment if sought, and a disqualifying broker's price opinion or appraisal.

If a party seeks an in personam deficiency, the movant MUST also provide a copy of: 1. The complaint, mortgage, note, and any attachments thereto 2. A copy of the entered judgment of foreclosure 3. The proof of service on the defendant(s) against whom the deficiency is sought, or if said defendant(s) filed an appearance, a copy of their appearance 4. A memorandum of judgment, if sought, and 5. A filed and signed broker’s price opinion (BPO) from a licensed Illinois real estate broker or a filed and signed appraisal from a licensed Illinois appraiser of the value of the property prepared and executed by a disinterested third-party not greater than 60 days prior to the date of the judicial sale, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. The “BPO” shall not be a “comparative market analysis.”

Applies to

Motion for immediate possession

A party seeking immediate possession must provide a vacancy/abandonment affidavit dated within 6 months of the hearing and supporting photographs.

If a party seeks immediate possession, the movant MUST also provide a copy of: 1. A vacancy affidavit or affidavit of abandonment dated no more than 6 months prior to the hearing date, even if the Court specifically found in the Judgment of Foreclosure that the property was vacant/abandoned at the time of judgment 2. Photographs of the property attached to the affidavit demonstrating that the underlying property is in fact vacant/abandoned

Applies to

Notice of motion

A notice of motion for an order approving a judicial sale must specifically state if the movant also seeks immediate possession or a personal deficiency judgment.

If the movant for an order approving the judicial sale is also seeking immediate possession and/or a personal deficiency judgment, the notice of motion for the hearing shall specifically indicate as such.

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders approving a sale with judicial surplus must require plaintiff's counsel to notify the mortgagor about surplus funds and must require the Selling Officer to turn over surplus funds to the Clerk.

In the case a surplus of funds results from the judicial sale of the subject property, proposed orders must include the following language: “When mailing a copy of this order approving sale, counsel for plaintiff shall notify the mortgagor, in a cover letter, of the existence of surplus funds. The cover letter shall specify that the funds may be obtained upon presentation to the Presiding Judge (Daley Center) (Room 2403) of a Petition for Turn under of Surplus Funds. A copy of the current petition form shall be included in the mailing.” AND “The Selling Officer shall immediately turn over the surplus funds to the Clerk of the Court.”

Applies to

Pretrial timeline order

For cases initiated on or after July 1, 2022, the pretrial timeline order form from the court's webpage must be submitted with the proposed case-management orders.

The form pre-trial timeline order to be entered currently upon entry of an order striking the case from case management (4331) for cases instituted on or after July 1, 2022, is available on the Court’s webpage and shall be submitted with the proposed orders for each case management along with the standard 1–2-page proposed case management order.

Applies to

Settlement dismissal order

Settled cases involving minors, disabled persons, and survival/wrongful death claims must use the appropriate form order dismissing the case for Court approval, set as a date certain, to avoid losing jurisdiction after 30 days.

Once settled, cases involving minors, disabled persons, and survival and wrongful death claims should be denied and re-ordered appropriately under the Court to retain jurisdiction for approval and set for a definite date to avoid the Court losing jurisdiction after 30 days.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders must be hand-delivered to the clerk or emailed in Word format to ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookcountyil.gov by noon, and every email must include the case number in the subject line.

Parties shall hand deliver a proposed order to the clerk in courtroom 2405 or email a proposed order in Word document format to ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookcountyil.gov by NOON. All emails shall include the case number in the subject line.

Applies to

Motion

A TRO motion must be attached to an underlying complaint with a cause of action.

A motion for a TRO must be attached to an underlying complaint that contains a cause of action.

Applies to

Motion for excess pages

Excess pages may not be obtained by agreed order; a written motion stating the need must be presented on Judge Reilly’s 9:30 a.m. call.

Agreed orders granting excess pages will not be considered without first presenting a written motion setting out the need for additional pages, spindled on Judge Reilly’s 9:30 a.m. call.

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Motion

Emergency motions must be labeled 'Emergency' and include a specific showing of why it is an emergency.

The motion must be labeled “Emergency” and contain a specific showing of why the motion is an emergency.

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Proposed agreed order

Informal agreed-order submissions are accepted only if all counsel sign the proposed order or the presenter expressly represents that all parties agree.

Informal submissions will not be entertained unless either: (1) all counsel have signed the proposed agreed order; or (2) the presenting party specifically represents that all parties have agreed to the order.

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Motion for leave

Motions for leave of court, including motions for leave to exceed page limits, must not be submitted as agreed orders.

Any motion seeking leave of court, including leave to file briefs in excess of the page limits, may not be submitted as an agreed order.

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Motion to default

Must include

proposed order

Motions to default must include notice of motion, substantive motion, summons, return of summons, a certificate dated within 10 days of presentment, a military affidavit for individuals, and a proposed order in Word format.

The following materials are required to support a motion to default a party: 1. a copy of the notice of motion; 2. the substantive motion; 3. the face of summons; 4. a copy of return of summons; 5. an attorney or litigant certificate certifying that both the court file and the computer register have been checked for the defendant's appearance or answer no more than 10 days before presentment of the motion. The certificate must be dated no more than ten (10) days before presentment of the motion; 6. a military affidavit if defaulting an individual (as required by federal law–Form CCG 004); and 7. a proposed order in Word document format.

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Prove up

Must include

proposed order

Prove-up materials supporting a default judgment must be submitted at least two court days before the court date, including a draft judgment order specifying the relief sought.

Once a default judgment is granted, the following materials are required to support the default judgment and must be submitted to the Court at least two court days prior to the court date: ... A draft judgment order, specifying the precise relief sought, must also be submitted in all cases. All materials must be submitted at least two days prior to the court date.

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Discovery motion

Contested discovery motions must show compliance with Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 201(k) or risk being stricken or denied.

Any contested discovery motion must show compliance with Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 201(k). Failure to include Rule 201k efforts in any discovery motion may result in the motion being stricken or denied.

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Witness list

A jointly prepared witness list must be provided for reading to the jury.

Jointly prepared witness list to be read to the jury.

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Statement of case

A short statement of the case, including trial length, must be provided for voir dire.

Short statement of the case to be read to the jury in voir dire, including how long the trial will last.

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Notice of motion

All notices of motion must use the specified template including date, time, motion description, and email address.

The following template shall be used for all notices of motion: On at 9:00 AM, I shall electronically submit the attached: Motion for to the Honorable Judge Cleary via email address ccc.lawcr2303@cookcountyil.gov.

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Exhibit list

A jointly prepared list of all exhibits with objections noted must be provided.

A complete and jointly prepared list of all exhibits, including demonstrative exhibits, each party intends to use at trial, and whether the opposing side has any objections. In the event of objections, the nature of the objections must be noted, i.e., foundation, relevance, motion in limine, etc.

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Rule 213 disclosures

Copies of all Rule 213 disclosures must be provided.

A copy of all Rule 213 disclosures.

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Stipulations

Any stipulations between the parties must be provided.

Any stipulations between the parties.

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Rule 216 requests

A list of Rule 216 Requests for Admission and responses must be provided.

A list of each party’s Supreme Court Rule 216 Request for Admission of Facts and responses thereto.

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Motions in limine

Copies of each party's motions in limine must be provided.

Copies of each party’s motions in limine.

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Proposed jury instructions

Two copies of proposed jury instructions must be provided: one marked and sorted by IPI, one unmarked.

Two copies of proposed jury instructions (1 marked, numbered and sorted in order of the IPI system and 1 unmarked).

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Summons

The face of the summons must be submitted with the default motion packet.

Face of Summons

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Return of summons

The return of summons must be submitted with the default motion packet.

Return of summons

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Motion

The original notice of motion and original motion must be submitted with the default motion packet.

Original notice of motion and original motion

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Order

Must include

proposed order

Parties must deliver an order memorializing the Court's ruling to the Court by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

You are required to deliver to the Court an order memorializing the Court's ruling not later than 1:00 p.m. on the day of your hearing.

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Certificate

An attorney certificate confirming the court file and computer were checked for the defendant's appearance or answer (or form CCL 0517) is required, with the check performed within 10 business days before the hearing.

Attorney certificate indicating that court file and computer have been checked for defendant's appearance or answer or form CCL 0517. (File and computer must be checked within 10 business days prior to date of hearing.)

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Affidavit of military service

When defaulting an individual, an affidavit of military service using Clerk Form CCG 004 and a Department of Defense Service Member Database status report is required.

Affidavit of military service when defaulting an individual (Clerk Form CCG 004 and status report print out from the Department of Defense Service Member Database pursuant to the Service Members Civil Relief Act)

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Complaint

Either a copy of the complaint with exhibits plus an affidavit establishing the judgment amount, or a verified complaint, must be submitted.

(1) A copy of the complaint with exhibits and an affidavit by the moving party establishing the judgment amount, or (2) a verified complaint

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

A proposed judgment order must be submitted with the default motion packet.

Proposed judgment order:

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Proposed order

For unliquidated damages, the proposed order must reflect that default is entered and the case is set for prove-up of damages in Courtroom 1904, with the Court selecting the prove-up date.

UNLIQUIDATED DAMAGES: the order shall reflect the default being entered and the case being set for prove-up of damages in Courtroom 1904. The Court will select the date for prove-up.

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Proposed order

For liquidated damages, the proposed order must reflect the reason for default, judgment amounts for specific items of recovery, and a statement that a copy of the order will be sent to defendants by close of business on the date of entry.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: the order shall reflect the following: (1) the reason for default; (2) the judgment amounts for specific items of recovery (e.g. attorneys' fees and costs, with supporting documents as required above); and, (3) a statement that a copy of the order will be sent to defendant(s) by the close of business on the date of entry.

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Exhibits

An index of exhibits must be provided with any motion, response, or reply.

An index of the exhibits is also required.

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Supplemental brief

Supplemental briefs or citations may not be filed without leave of court.

NO SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFS OR CITATIONS FILED WITHOUT LEAVE OF COURT;

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Pleading

Must include

caption, case number

All pleadings must include the full case caption, calendar number, and property address.

All pleadings must contain the entire case caption, calendar number, and property address.

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Service notice

Service notices must include each attorney's or self-represented litigant's address, telephone number, and email address.

All service notices must include each attorney or self-represented litigant's address, telephone number, and email address.

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Appearance

No party may appear without first filing an appearance, except for a petition to intervene.

Pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 13(c) and Circuit Court Rule 1.4(a), no party may appear without having previously filed an appearance, except for a petition to intervene.

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Motion to voluntarily dismiss full payoff

Motions to voluntarily dismiss a case due to full pay-off must be accompanied by a order dismissing the case with controverse.

(c) On motions to dismiss the case in its entirety due to a full pay off, it shall be accompanied by an order dismissing the case WITH prejudice.

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Motion to appoint special process server

A motion to appoint a speical process server must identify the process server's name, employer, and license number.

A motion to appoint a special process server must contain the process server's name, employer, and license number.

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Motion to issue alias summons

A motion to issue an alias summons must state the issue date and identify the person being served.

A motion to issue an alias summons must state when the summons will issue and identify the person on whom it is being issued.

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Motion for leave to amend or third party claim

A motion for leave to amend or file a third-party claim must identify the specific changes and attach the proposed filing.

A motion for leave to amend or to file a third-party claim must specify what is being amended and attach a proposed filing.

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Motion to reinstate

Motions to reinstate after a defendant's bankruptcy dismissal must attach proof of relief from the automatic stay, dismissal, discharge, or similar evidence.

A motion to reinstate a case following a dismissal due to a defendant filing for bankruptcy shall attach proof (such as a copy of an order from the bankruptcy court) that the moving party has leave from the bankruptcy automatic stay, the bankruptcy has been dismissed, the bankruptcy has been discharged, or other similar evidence of the same.

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Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

All discovery motions, including motions to compel, must include a Rule 201(k) statement certifying that counsel consulted and could not resolve discovery differences, or that opposing counsel was unavailable or unreasonable.

Every motion with respect to discovery shall incorporate a statement that counsel responsible for trial of the case after personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve differences have been unable to reach an accord or that opposing counsel made himself or herself unavailable for personal consultation or was unreasonable in attempts to resolve differences.

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Motion to compel discovery

Motions to compel discovery must demonstrate the case is not subject to any hold, such as loss mitigation, bankruptcy, or internal or regulatory holds.

All motions to compel discovery shall demonstrate that the case is not on hold, including, but not limited to, loss mitigation, bankruptcy, or other plaintiff internal or regulatory hold.

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All filed documents

Must include

ai disclosure

Any document created in whole or in part with AI must contain an AI statement inside the document itself.

Any document (motion, brief, affidavit, etc.) filed in any case before this Court that should be created in any part with the assistance or use of AI (including, but not limited to: research, writing, editing of the document, or analysis of an opposition's document) shall include within the document itself a statement that AI was used in the document's creation or analysis.

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Notice of motion

Each notice of motion must show the scheduled notice hearing's hearing date/time for the body; blank lines, 'see above', or references to clerk's stamp are strictly prohibited.

All notices of motion for any motion noticed up on the Court's call shall contain the date and time of the scheduled hearing in the body of the notice of motion itself. Blank lines in the body of the notice of motion, "see above" or other language referencing the Clerk of the Circuit Court's stamp in the upper left-hand corner of the page, or any deviation from the format required herein is strictly prohibited.

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Affidavit

A party seeking discovery before responding to certain dispositive motions must file an affidavit complying with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 191(b) by the motion's presentment date; failure may waive discovery.

(m) A party seeking discovery prior to responding to a dispositive motion brought pursuant to Illinois Code of Civil Procedure sections 2-1005, 2-619, or 2-301(b) must provide on the presentment date of the dispositive motion a filed affidavit in strict compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 191(b). Failure to comply with this requirement may waive all discovery by that party prior to being given an opportunity to file a response brief to the dispositive motion.

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Motion

Plaintiffs seeking property preservation fees must provide a breakdown of fees, invoices, and proof of payment, or the motion will be stricken or continued 30-60 days.

A plaintiff seeking property preservation fees must provide a breakdown of the fees, invoices relating thereto, and proof of payment thereof. Failure to provide a breakdown of the property preservation fees will result in striking of the motion or continuing the motion for 30-60 days to allow time for the plaintiff to comply;

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Affidavit

Movants must submit a separate affidavit to prove up attorneys' fees and costs, not integrated into the Rule 113 affidavit.

Movants shall submit a separate affidavit to prove up attorneys' fees and costs and this amount shall not be integrated into the Movant's Illinois Supreme Court Rule 113 affidavit;

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Motion

Motions to reform a property's legal description must comply with General Administrative Order No. 2016-03 and identify the original and correct legal descriptions, the reason for the difference, and evidentiary support.

Any motion seeking to reform the legal description of a property in a Deed, Mortgage, or any Assignment thereof must comply with the General Administrative Order No. 2016-03 and clearly identify: (i) The original legal description; (ii) The correct legal description, specifically identifying the change(s) made in bold or italics; (iii) The reason the legal description is different or was incorrect, as appropriate; and (iv) Evidentiary support for the change.

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Affidavit

Prove up and loss mitigation affidavits must have the affiant's signature and notary/verification on the same page.

Prove up affidavits brought pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rules 113 and 191 and loss mitigation affidavits brought pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 114 shall have the affiant's signature and notary or verification pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/1-109 on the same page.

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Affidavit

Affidavits in support of judgment of foreclosure shall not have a stand-alone signature page if formatting allows the signature to begin on the last page of the affiant's statements.

All affidavits "prepared in support of entry of a judgment of foreclosure, by default or otherwise, shall not have a stand-alone signature page if formatting allows the signature to begin on the last page of the affiant's statements." Ill. Sup. Ct. R 113(c)(4).

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Proposed order

Proposed Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale orders may not include any language authorizing immediate possession.

Proposed Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale orders MAY NOT include any language authorizing immediate possession. Immediate possession is authorized by statute only after meeting statutory requirements and upon presentment of an appropriate motion; one example of prohibited language is: "That the parties hereto who shall be in possession of said premises, or any part thereof, including leaseholders, or any person who may have come into possession under them or any of them, since the inception of the mortgage or commencement of this suit, shall upon presentment of said Judicial/Sheriff's Deed of Conveyance, surrender possession of said premises to said grantee, his representative or assigns, and in default of so doing, an Order of Possession shall issue."

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Judgment of foreclosure

Judgment of foreclosure orders must itemize fees, costs, principal, interest, per diem, etc. as line items and break down the total amount due.

Judgment of foreclosure orders SHALL clearly list and break down attorneys fees, costs, principal, interest, per diem, etc. as individual line items corresponding to exhibits such as the Prove Up Affidavit and the Affidavit of Attorney Fees and Costs. The total amount due must still be listed; however, that amount must be broken down into its component parts.

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Judgment of foreclosure

Judgment of foreclosure must list attorney fees and costs as two separate numbers matching the Affidavit.

Attorney's fees and costs should be listed in the judgment of foreclosure as two separate numbers, and each line item must match the Affidavit of Attorney Fees and Costs.

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Affidavit of attorney fees and costs

Affidavits of Attorney Fees and Costs must list total attorney fees (with time and task if over $3,350) and total costs as separate amounts.

Affidavits of Attorney Fees and Costs should also have two separate amounts listed somewhere within them, one for the total attorneys fees (and a time and task if in excess of $3,350) and another for the total costs.

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Judgment of foreclosure

Judgment of foreclosure orders with single-sum totals or incomplete breakdowns will not be entered; the matter will be continued.

Single sum total dollar amounts or incomplete breakdowns as described herein in judgment of foreclosure orders without a clear and thorough breakdown of where and how these figures were derived are NOT acceptable. Noncompliant orders will not be entered. The Court will not take action on the scheduled matter and will continue the matter to a new date subject to the Court's availability.

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Notice of motion

Motions to approve sale with no contesting appearances must be noticed for the 9:15 AM default call.

Motions for an entry of an order approving sale in which no appearance or answer was filed or in which the only appearance or answer filed is by the United States of America, a special representative, or any other defendant(s) not contesting the entry of the order shall be noticed for the Court's 9:15 AM default call.

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Motion

Motions seeking an in personam deficiency must include specified documents, including a BPO/appraisal from a licensed Illinois professional within 60 days of sale.

If a party seeks an in personam deficiency, the movant MUST also provide a copy of: (1) The complaint, with all exhibits including Mortgage(s) and Note(s); (2) A copy of the entered judgment of foreclosure; (3) The proof of service on the defendant(s) against whom the deficiency is sought, or if said defendant(s) filed an appearance, a copy of their appearance; (4) A memorandum of judgment, if sought; and (5) A filed and signed broker's price opinion ("BPO") from a licensed Illinois real estate broker or a filed and signed appraisal from a licensed Illinois appraiser of the value of the property prepared and executed by a disinterested third-party not greater than 60 days prior to the date of the judicial sale, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. The BPO shall not be a "comparative market analysis."

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Motion to appoint receiver

Must include

proposed order

Motions to appoint a receiver are heard only if the movant provides the complaint with exhibits, motion with color photographs, three proposed receivers with CVs and fee schedules, proof of service, proof of reasonable notice, and a proposed order.

Motions to appoint a receiver will be heard only if the movant provides: (1) A copy of the complaint, with all exhibits including Mortgage(s) and Note(s); (2) A copy of the motion including color photographs of the property; (3) Three proposed receivers; (4) Proposed receivers' curricula vitae and fee schedules; (5) Proof of service of process of the complaint meeting all statutory requirements (if the mortgagor has been served with the complaint); (6) Proof of reasonable notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1706(c), (d): (i) Certificate of Service of Notice of Motion; (ii) Affidavit of Service of Process of the Motion (if required when the mortgagor has not been served with the complaint); or (iii) Other affidavits or sworn evidence required to establish a party is in default or good cause to grant the motion exists; and (7) A proposed order.

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Motion to place mortgagee in possession

Must include

proposed order

Motions to place the mortgagee in possession are heard only if the movant provides the complaint with exhibits, motion with color photographs, proof of service, proof of reasonable notice, and a proposed order.

Motions to place the mortgagee in possession will be heard only if the movant provides: (1) A copy of the complaint, with all exhibits including Mortgage(s) and Note(s); (2) A copy of the motion including color photographs of the property; (3) Proof of service of process of the complaint meeting all statutory requirements (if the mortgagor has been served with the complaint); (4) Proof of reasonable notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1706(c), (d): (i) Certificate of Service of Notice of Motion, (ii) Affidavit of Service of Process of the Motion (if required when the mortgagor has not been served with the complaint); or (iii) Other affidavits or sworn evidence required to establish a party is in default or good cause to grant the motion exists; and (5) A proposed order.

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Proposed agreed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed agreed orders must be submitted electronically via email in Microsoft Word format, not filed, with all parties copied, and followed by a phone call to the case coordinator.

Proposed agreed orders may be submitted electronically. Proposed agreed orders are not to be filed. Rather, they are to be submitted to the judge to consider, to modify, if appropriate, and to enter. For example, proposed agreed orders such as stipulated protective orders require court approval before actually being given full effect. Proposed agreed orders must be attached to an e-mail sent to following e-mail address: law.calncc@cookcountyil.gov. The subject line of the e-mail must include the case number and name, and the title of the order that is proposed. All such documents must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. All other parties to the case must be copied on the email. Please advise the court’s case coordinator by phone (312-603-4804) after submitting a proposed agreed order.

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Emergency motion

Emergency motions must be e-filed, verified, and include a factual basis describing the nature of the emergency.

Your e-filed, verified motion shall include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency.

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Notice of motion

Each notice of motion must include a copy of the pleadings the movant intends to present.

The Notice of Motion must be accompanied by a copy of the pleadings the Movant seeks to present to the Court.

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Courtesy copy package

Must include

proposed order

A proposed order indicating the relief sought must accompany the movant's courtesy-copy submission.

In addition to all pleadings and exhibits, Movant must submit a Proposed Order indicating the relief sought.

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Emergency motion

Emergency motions must involve imminent irreparable damage if the party cannot await the regular motion call, and must conform to Circuit Court Rule 2.2.

Emergency Motions must involve some circumstance which could lead to irreparable damage to a party if relief is not obtained before the party can be heard on the regular motion call. See Nagel v. Gerald Dennen & Co., 272 Ill. App. 3d 516, 519-20, 650 N.E.2d 547, 550 (1st Dist. 1995), defining emergencies. Emergency motions must be brought in conformance with Circuit Court Rule 2.2.

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Emergency motion to stay judicial sale

Emergency motions to stay judicial sale must include sale date/time and prior-stay history, plus pre-approval/proof-of-funds or loss-mitigation proof depending on the basis.

Emergency motions to stay a judicial sale must include the sale date and time and must indicate whether the party previously sought a stay. A party seeking to stay judicial sale based on a purchase contract or a short sale contract must provide the court with a pre-approval letter for the buyer, or any proof of funds if the sale contract does not contain a mortgage contingency provision. A party seeking to stay judicial sale based on a completed loss mitigation application must provide the court with proof that an application was submitted to the lender and/or that the lender has acknowledged receipt of a completed loss mitigation application.

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Emergency motion to stay possession

Emergency motions to stay possession must state the judgment date, possession expiration date, and prior-stay status.

Emergency motions to stay possession must include the final judgment date, possession expiration date, and whether the party previously sought a stay.

Applies to

Emergency motion to appoint receiver or mortgagee in possession

Emergency motions to appoint a receiver or mortgagee in possession are allowed only when the verified petition states an immediate health or safety threat.

Emergency motions to appoint a receiver or mortgagee in possession may be brought only if the verified petition contains factual allegations indicating an immediate health or safety threat.

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Any document

Must include

ai disclosure

Any document submitted to the Court must include a written disclosure if AI was used, and confirm verification of cited authorities.

A party submitting any document, motion, brief, or memoranda to the Court must disclose in writing on the submitted document that AI was used in the creation of the document and that the party has verified the existence and accuracy of any authority cited.

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Trial documents

Upon trial assignment, parties must submit a statement of the case, witness list, exhibit list, Rule 213 disclosures, stipulations, motions in limine, jury instructions, and trial briefs.

TRIALS: Documents Required Upon Assignment: • Short statement of the case to be read to the jury in voir dire, including how long the trial will last. • Jointly prepared witness list to be read to the jury. • A complete list of all exhibits, including demonstrative exhibits, that each party intends to use at trial. • Copies of all Rule 213 disclosures. • Any stipulations between the parties. • Copies of each party’s motions in limine. • Four copies of proposed jury instructions (two marked, numbered and sorted in the order of the IPI system and two unmarked). • Any trial briefs, memoranda, or other information a party wishes to submit copied to all parties.

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Motion

Must include

proposed order

For agreed motions, the motion must state it is agreed and include a proposed order marked as agreed.

Agreed Orders: If the motion is agreed, the movant should so state in the motion. A proposed order marked as agreed should also be submitted.

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Submission

All submissions must bear the Clerk's stamp and be served on all parties in the same manner and form.

Any submission to the Court must contain the Clerk’s stamp and must be sent to every other party to the litigation in the same manner and form.

Applies to

Petition to approve settlement

Petitions to approve settlement must include itemized costs, fee agreement or contingency percentage, description of lien claims, and probate language if required.

Petitions shall include: (1) an itemized and descriptive list of costs; (2) a copy of the fee agreement or counsel’s representation as to the contingency percentage; (3) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (4) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required.

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All

Non-compliant documents may be stricken by the court.

Any document that does not comply with this or any other court order shall be filed subject to being stricken by the court.

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Proposed agreed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed agreed orders must be emailed in Word format to chambers with case info in subject line, copying all parties, and followed by a phone call to the case coordinator.

Proposed agreed orders may be submitted electronically. Proposed agreed orders are not to be filed. Rather, they are to be submitted to the judge to consider, to modify, if appropriate, and to enter. For example, proposed agreed orders such as stipulated protective orders require court approval before actually being given full effect. Proposed agreed orders must be attached to an e-mail sent to following e-mail address: law.calscc@cookcountyil.gov. The subject line of the e-mail must include the case number and name, and the title of the order that is proposed. All such documents must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.docx or .doc). All other parties to the case must be copied on the email. Please advise the court's case coordinator by phone (312-603-5923) after submitting a proposed agreed order.

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Emergency motion

An emergency motion must be marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' and include a factual basis explaining the nature of the emergency.

The motion marked “EMERGENCY MOTION” shall include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency

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Motion

Must include

proposed order

Routine motions must be accompanied by draft orders in Word format.

Routine motions are to be scheduled with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for 10:15 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, but do not require an appearance in open court. Motions captioned “Routine” must be accompanied by draft orders in Word format. Courtesy copies must be submitted two (2) court days in advance of the hearing date.

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Trial materials

Trial materials must include exhibit list, stipulated facts, contested issues list, motions in limine, deposition transcripts, witness list, and opinion witness discovery responses.

Trial materials must include: (1) an exhibit list, which identifies each exhibit and whether there is a stipulation as to its foundation; (2) a submission of stipulated facts or SCR 216 admitted facts; (3) a list of contested factual questions and legal issues; (4) any motions in limine (such motions will be taken up on the first day of trial unless an earlier ruling on a crucial motion might assist the parties in settling the case); (5) full transcripts of any evidence depositions, with each marked to identify portions that will be offered at trial; (6) a witness list; and (7) discovery responses of any opinion witness, which satisfy the proponent’s burden that the proposed testimony complies with SCR 213.

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Routine motion

Must include

proposed order

Parties must email a proposed order with the filed motion and request for entry.

Via email the parties must send a proposed order that accompanies the filed motion and request for entry.

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Notice of motion

Notices of motion must include the Calendar I email address and Case Coordinator.

All notices of motion must include the email address of Calendar I (law.calicc@cookcountyil.gov) and the Case Coordinator.

Applies to

Routine motion

Must include

proposed order

Each routine motion must include a proposed order.

Routine motions emailed to the Court must include a proposed order for entry.

Applies to

Notice of routine motion

The Notice of Routine Motion must inform parties that no appearance is required and that objections must be communicated to the Courtesy Copy Email Address and Law Clerk/Case Coordinator before the set time.

The Notice of Routine Motion must notify the parties entitled to the notice that (a) no court appearance will occur, and (b) if there is any objection to the Routine Motion, the objection must be telephoned and/or emailed to the Courtesy Copy Email Address and to the Law Clerk or the Case Coordinator prior to the time set for the presentation of the motion in the Notice of Routine Motion.

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Memorandum of judgment

Memoranda of Judgment must be in hard copy, include the Judgment Order, and orders older than 90 days must be certified.

All Memoranda of Judgment presented must be in hard copy and must include the Judgment Order. Any Judgment Order older than ninety (90) days must be certified by the Clerk of the Court.

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Agreed order

Agreed orders must contain signatures of all parties; dismissal orders must strike future dates; HIPAA orders must conform to approved order.

The following agreed orders may be submitted to the Courtroom 1906 staff at any time and entered off call (that is, without a court date notice): settlement orders, voluntary dismissal orders, agreed protective orders, and HIPAA protective orders. Agreed orders must contain the signatures or facsimile signatures of all parties or counsel who have appeared. Any agreed dismissal order must include a sentence identifying and striking all future dates set in the case, if any. HIPAA orders must conform to the order approved by the Law Division.

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Ex parte motion

Ex parte motions must include an order; confessions of judgment must include proof; dismissal orders must strike future dates.

The following motions, orders, and/or memoranda only may be submitted off call ex parte and without notice to the Case Coordinator: ex parte motions for voluntary dismissal if allowed under law, confessions of judgment, and memoranda of judgment. All motions must include an order. All confessions of judgment must include sufficient proof of the confessed judgment and entitlement thereto, including authorized appearance of the party confessing if so required by the confession provision. Regarding memoranda of judgment, see also Rule No. 11 above. Any dismissal order must include a sentence identifying and striking all future dates previously set in the case, if any.

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Motion to compel

Must include

certificate of conference

Motions to compel must contain a written statement required by Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

Any and all motions to compel discovery under Supreme Court Rules 201 or 219 must contain a written statement required by Supreme Court Rule 201(k). Failure to comply strictly with Supreme Court Rule 201(k) and with the

Applies to

Proposed jury instructions

Two copies of proposed jury instructions (marked and unmarked) sorted by IPI number are required for jury trials.

8. Two copies of proposed jury instructions (one marked with IPI numbering and citations and the other unmarked for the jury), which are to be sorted in the order of their numbering under the IPI system.

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Transfer order

Parties must obtain a transfer order from Room 2005 to move the case to Room 2605 for pretrial purposes.

B. Transfer Order - Parties must first obtain an Order from Room 2005 transferring the case to Room 2605 for pre-trial purposes only.

Applies to

Pretrial scheduling order

After the transfer order is entered, parties must submit a second order to the clerk or judge's email setting the pretrial date.

C. Order — After the transfer order is entered, the parties must present a second Order to the courtroom clerk or karen.omalley@cookcountyil.gov setting it for the agreed date and time assigned by the judge.

Applies to

Chambers copy

Courtesy copies will not be accepted unless accompanied by the briefing order.

COURTESY COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE ACCOMPANYING ORDER.

Applies to

Motion

Motions that do not comply with these procedures may be stricken and the Court will not rule on them.

MOTIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THESE PROCEDURES MAY BE STRICKEN, AND THE COURT WILL NOT RULE ON THEM.

Applies to

Notice of appearance

Attorneys must file an appearance or obtain leave to file one on their first court date before appearing.

All attorneys must have an appearance on file before appearing in court or must seek leave to file such an appearance on the first court date.

Applies to

Dismissal order

Agreed orders that resolve an entire case must include language striking future court deadlines and identify the specific future dates.

If your agreed order resolves the entire case, the dismissal order must contain language allowing the striking of future dates, specifying which specific future dates are to be stricken.

Applies to

Intake case management order ccm 0703

In non-eviction cases, after the initial appearance, parties must transmit Intake and SCR 2188 Case Management Order (CCM 0703) reflecting their agreement on all specified items.

For cases other than eviction, after the initial appearance, the parties must submit an Intake and SCR 97 Case Management Order (CCM 0703) containing their agreement on all specified items, as applicable.

Applies to

Pretrial exchange

Parties must exchange a statement of the case, exhibit list, witness list, proposed stipulations, pretrial motions, and jury instructions (clean and labeled) at least 21 days before the pretrial conference.

The parties shall exchange the following documents at least 21 days prior to the pretrial conference: a statement of the case; an exhibit list; witness list; any proposed stipulations; pretrial motions and jury instructions (clean & labeled).

Applies to

Affidavit of damages

Plaintiff must file an affidavit of any damages sought unless witness testimony will be offered in support of the damages.

Plaintiff(s) shall also file an affidavit of any damages sought unless witness testimony will be offered in support of the damages.

Applies to

Prove up documents

Prove up documents must include the complaint, lease, proof of service of summons, notice of termination, military affidavit, proof of service of notice of prove up to defendant, and an affidavit of damages.

Prove up documents include: the complaint, lease, proof of service of summons, notice of termination, military affidavit, proof of service of notice of prove up to defendant and an affidavit of damages.

Applies to

Affidavit of damages

Plaintiff must file an affidavit of damages unless witness testimony will be offered in support of damages.

Plaintiff(s) shall also file an affidavit any damages sought unless witness testimony will be offered in support of damages.

Applies to

Notice of appearance

Each served defendant must file an Appearance or be in default and barred from addressing the court.

Each Defendant served must have an Appearance on file with the Clerk of the Court or that Defendant shall be in default and will not be permitted to address the court on any motions, trials, or other court proceedings.

Applies to

Order

Failing to submit an order on the date of the call may result in involuntary dismissal for want of prosecution.

Failure to submit an order to the court on the date the case was on the call may result in the case being involuntarily dismissed for want of prosecution. ("DWP").

Applies to

Petition for name change

Name change petitions must address the question of consent of the non-custodial parent.

The question related to consent of the non-custodial parent must be addressed.

Applies to

Prove up documents

Prove up documents must include the complaint, lease, proof of service of summons, notice of termination, proof of service of notice of prove up, and an affidavit of damages.

Prove up documents include: the complaint, lease, proof of service of summons, notice of termination, proof of service of notice of prove up to defendant and an affidavit of damages.

Applies to

Settlement conference memorandum

Settlement Conference Memorandum must include a statement of the case, outline of causes of action/defenses/counterclaims, statement of issues, copies of exhibits, relief sought with legal basis, current settlement demand/offer, and status of prior settlement negotiations.

The Settlement Conference Memorandum should include: (1) a statement of the case; (2) an outline of the causes of action, defenses, and counterclaims; (3) a statement of the legal and factual issues presented; (4) copies of any photographs, diagrams, documents or exhibits that will assist the court in understanding the contested issues in the case; (4) the relief sought, including damages, and the legal basis therefore; (5) a current settlement demand/offer; and (6) the status of any prior settlement negotiations to date.

Applies to

Petition for name change

All questions on the name change form petition must be answered.

All questions on the form petition should be answered.

Applies to

Petition for name change

Name change petitions must be signed and certified.

The petition must be signed and certified.

Applies to

Child information sheet

A separate child information sheet must be completed for each child in minor name change cases.

For minor name changes a separate child information sheet must be completed for each child.

Applies to

Proposed order

A proposed order must include signature blocks for both the trial judge and the presiding judge.

A proposed order should be provided which has a signature block for both the trial judge and the presiding judge.

Applies to

Motion

A motion to appoint an attorney for a receiver must state why counsel is needed, the attorney's expected duties, and include the attorney's CV and compensation rate as an exhibit.

The motion must contain specific information as to why the receiver needs counsel and what duties and responsibilities the receiver expects the attorney to perform. The motion must also contain as an exhibit the attorney’s curriculum vitae and his / her rate of compensation.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Receivers must submit a proposed order with the report stating the fees and reimbursements to be approved and a blank section for the next hearing date.

Receivers should submit a proposed order to the judge with its report stating the amount of fees and reimbursements to be approved and a blank section for the next hearing date for the report.

Applies to

Report

All receivers' reports must be verified under 735 ILCS 5/1-109 and follow the report Outline; failure to include required items may result in denial of fees, rejection of the report, discharge, or sanctions.

All receivers’ reports must be verified in the manner provided under 735 ILCS 5/1-109 and follow the Outline provided in this Standing Order, entitled Outline for the Receiver's Report. Failure to include items specified in said Outline, if such items exist or are relevant, shall be grounds for the denial of requested fees, costs, or reimbursements; rejection of the report; discharge of the receiver; or other sanctions.

Applies to

Report

Must include

caption, case number, certificate of service

The report cover sheet must include the case caption with case number, hearing date and time, receiver name, receiver contact information, and a certificate of service to all parties.

Cover Sheet – Must include the following: - Case caption (including case number) - Hearing date and time - Name of receiver - Contact information for the receiver - Certificate of service of the report to all parties

Applies to

Report

The report Overview section must include specified items covering the reporting period, property condition, insurance, taxes, violations, inspections, defendant compliance, security, attorney appointment, a color photo (first report or repairs), and a summary of fees and expenses.

I. Overview A. Period the report covers B. Address of the property C. Type of property D. Whether the property is occupied E. Condition of the property, generally F. Status on insurance G. Status on property taxes H. Status on municipal violations, if any I. Inspections conducted during the period – this section should include the date the inspection was made, who performed the inspection, the rate of compensation for the inspection, the duration of the inspection, and what was done and observed at the inspection. If travel time is included, it must be stated how much time was spent traveling to the property. J. Whether the defendant is complying with the order appointing receiver -- this should include what specific items the receiver needs from the defendant, not just what is stated in the order appointing receiver. K. Whether the property is secured, generally L. Whether an attorney has been appointed for the receiver M. A discernible color photo of the property (only required for the first report or to show the court what repairs need to be made) N. A summary statement identifying all fees, costs, and expenses sought for approval

Applies to

Receivers report

The report summary must include a ledger, spreadsheet, or balance sheet showing the financial information.

The summary shall set forth a ledger, spread sheet, or balance sheet clearly indicating the aforesaid financial information.

Applies to

Receivers report

The repairs section must detail each repair made, including cost, invoice exhibit, who completed it, why it was necessary, and the date.

Repairs made during the period – in this section the receiver should detail each repair made, the cost of the repair (referencing each invoice which must be labeled as an exhibit to the report), who completed the repair, why the repair was necessary, and the date of repair.

Applies to

Receivers report

The future repairs section must list anticipated repairs, estimated costs, necessity, alternatives, and attach any gathered bids as exhibits.

Future Repairs – This section will set forth each repair the receiver anticipates will be needed in the future, whether it will need to be submitted for bid or not, estimated cost, why the repair is necessary, and any alternatives available for this repair. If bids have been gathered, they must be attached to the report as an exhibit and referenced as such in this section.

Applies to

Receivers report

The report must include any health or safety concerns at the property.

Health or safety concerns at property, if any

Applies to

Receivers report

The rent and tenant issues section must cover occupancy, rent status, five-day notices, eviction intent, and eviction status.

Rent and Tenant Issues: A. Number of units occupied and vacant; B. Whether tenants are current on rent – including how many are delinquent, and how much rent is due, with a reference to the rent roll which is required as an exhibit to the report; C. Whether any five day notices have been sent; D. Intent to file for eviction; E. Status on evictions, if any; F. Status on eviction court proceedings, if any

Applies to

Receivers report

The receiver fees section must detail hourly rate, hours, time charges, monthly meetings, expenses, and prohibits charging for software.

Receiver Fees: A. Set out hourly rate for receiver; B. Number of hours the receiver is charging for this period; C. Fee detail on time charged – what was done by the receiver, which day the work was performed, how much of the time was billed for travel. It must reference the time sheet as an exhibit to the report; D. Monthly meetings – receiver must document exactly what occurs at these meetings and why the meetings are necessary. Receiver may charge a different (lesser) rate for these meetings; E. Expenses – must be detailed. For example “Copy Fee $1” must say what was copied, i.e. “copying first receiver’s report $1.”; F. Receivers and/or managers, may not charge for the use of software programs.

Applies to

Receivers report

The management fees section must detail the amount charged, duties performed, monthly meetings, and any outside services.

Management Fees: A. How much is being charged for the period; B. What duties and responsibilities the management company is performing to justify the rate of compensation requested – including any detail (including time spent, what work was done, who performed the work) and referencing any exhibit that relates to these duties; C. Monthly meetings (see above); D. What services the management company provided outside its usual duties during this period, if any

Applies to

Receivers report

The maintenance and security section must detail maintenance personnel, services performed, and security employment.

Maintenance and Security: A. Whether maintenance people are employed by the receiver or management company, their names, duties, and rates; B. Detail of what services the maintenance personnel performed during this period, the date this was done, the cost, etc.; C. Whether security is employed, their names and rates

Applies to

Receivers report

The accounts and disbursements section must state whether a separate account exists, the balance, and any disbursements made.

Accounts and Disbursements: A. Whether a separate account has been set up for the receivership; B. Amount in the account; C. Whether any disbursements were made during the period, when they were made, to whom, and how much

Applies to

Receivers report

All bills must be attached as exhibits and the report must explain why they are unpaid or contested and when payment is expected.

Bills: All bills must be attached as an exhibit to the report. This section should explain why the bills are unpaid or contested along with when payment is expected

Applies to

Receivers report

All exhibits must be labeled and referenced in the narrative, and an index or table of contents is required if there are more than five exhibits.

All exhibits must be clearly labeled with either numbers or letters and referenced whenever necessary in the narrative body of the report. An index or table of contents for the exhibits shall be included if there are more than five (5) exhibits.

Applies to

Receivers report

Exhibits must be attached in a specific order: order appointing receiver, then a copy of the bond.

Exhibits should be attached in the following order: A. Order appointing receiver; B. A copy of the bond

Applies to

Receiver report

Receiver's report must include all prior court orders related to the receiver; they may be included as exhibits.

All prior court orders related to the receiver, including orders requiring a report and/or setting a hearing on a report, must be provided along with the receiver’s report. They may be included as exhibits if so desired.

Applies to

Emergency motion

To schedule an emergency motion, a copy of the notice of motion (date and time left blank) and the emergency motion must be presented.

A copy of the notice of motion (with date and time left blank) and the emergency motion must be presented at that time.

Applies to

Motion to stay judicial sale

An emergency motion to stay a judicial sale must include the sale date and request a stay in the prayer for relief.

Motion to Stay Judicial Sale — must include the date of sale in the motion, along with a request for a stay in the prayer for relief.

Applies to

Motion to stay possession

An emergency motion to stay possession must include the date of possession in the motion.

Motion to Stay Possession — must include date of possession in motion.

Applies to

Motion to appoint receiver

For an emergency receiver motion, the receiver must be present at the hearing, and the appointment order is not effective until an authorized surety bond is submitted to chambers for the Judge’s signature and approval.

The receiver seeking appointment MUST be present when the motion is scheduled to be heard. Additionally, the order appointing a receiver will NOT become effective until a bond by an authorized surety has been submitted to chambers, signed, and approved by Judge Brooks.

Applies to

Courtesy copy package

Whenever a motion concerns or attacks a pleading, the courtesy copy package must include a full copy of the affected pleading.

If the motion under consideration involves or attacks any pleading in the case, a full copy of the pleading must be included in the courtesy copies; e.g. a motion to dismiss a complaint must include a copy of the complaint with the courtesy copies.

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must be emailed to Calendar 57 in PDF format unless Word format is requested.

All proposed orders shall be emailed to the Calendar 57’s dedicated email address in PDF format unless Word format is requested.

Applies to

Court order

Court orders drafted by counsel must state the basis for the court's ruling, including the reason a motion was withdrawn.

All court orders drafted by counsel must state the basis for the court’s ruling. For example, when a motion is withdrawn, the order must state the reason it is being withdrawn.

Applies to

Affidavit

Affidavits must include all required exhibits and cannot contain a stand-alone signature page or notary page, or the court will not consider them.

All affidavits submitted to the court for consideration must include all required exhibits. The court will not consider affidavits containing a stand-alone signature page or notary page.

Applies to

Motion

In foreclosure default judgment or order approving sale motions, when service was over two years prior and the mortgagors have not appeared, the motion must include an exhibit affidavit of compliance verifying the service address is still current and the mortgagor is not deceased.

22. Compliance with Chancery Order No. 2021-09. Pursuant to Chancery Order No. 2021-09 any Plaintiff that is: (1) seeking a default judgment of foreclosure or an order approving sale, (2) where service was had on the mortgagor(s) over two years prior to the filing of such motion, and (3) where the mortgagor(s) has/have not filed an appearance, shall include as an exhibit to such motion an affidavit of compliance showing that (i) the address whereupon service was had is still the mortgagor(s) current address and (ii) the mortgagor(s) is not deceased.

Applies to

Initial case information sheet

Parties must complete and email an Initial Case Information Sheet before their first court appearance.

Before their first appearance in Court, the parties shall complete an Initial Case Information Sheet and furnish it to the Court (via email to CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV) to assist in the management of the case.

Applies to

Settlement memorandum

Each party must submit and exchange a settlement memorandum at least 7 days before the settlement conference, advising of settlement demand/offer and claims/defenses.

At least seven (7) days before the settlement conference, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party MUST submit to the Court, and exchange with opposing counsel, a brief memorandum advising of the most recent settlement demand and offer as well as the general nature of the claims and defenses. Pre-trial memoranda need not be filed. Failure to submit the memorandum in advance of the settlement conference may result in the striking of the settlement conference date.

Applies to

Petition to approve settlement

Petitions to approve settlement must include an itemized list of costs, description of all lien claims, and appropriate probate language if required.

Petitions shall include: (1) an itemized list of costs; (2) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (3) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required, a sample of which is: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the settlement is approved, provided that the settlement amount approved herein shall be paid only to a Guardian appointed by the Probate Division or Circuit Court where the minor or disabled person resides, and this Order shall be effective only after entry in the appropriate Probate Division of an Order approving the bond or other security required to administer the settlement and distribution provided for in this Order.

Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

Applies to

All documents

All attorney-filed documents must include the attorney's name, business address, email, and telephone number, with one primary and up to two secondary email addresses; violations may result in the document being stricken.

Supreme Court Rule 131(d)(1) Attorneys. All documents filed or served in any cause by an attorney upon another party shall bear the attorney’s name, business address, e-mail address, and telephone number. The attorney must designate a primary e-mail address and may designate no more than two secondary e-mail addresses.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Plaintiff attorneys must submit proposed orders by email on the Friday before the Monday case call; failure may result in the case being stricken or dismissed for want of prosecution.

Plaintiff Attorneys: All proposed court Orders for the consumer debt and post-judgment call must be submitted on the Friday before the Monday case call via email to D5crt205Orders@cookcountycourt.com Failure to submit an order to the Clerk's email may result in the case being stricken from the call, regardless of the appearance in court by the plaintiff attorney. Cases that do not have submitted court orders and no attorney present in court will be Dismissed for Want of Prosecution.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

If a defendant fails to appear on the expedited case management date, the case is set for default judgment prove-up; the proposed order must set the prove-up date on the fifth Monday after default or any Monday thereafter at 10:30 a.m.

When a defendant fails to attend court on the expedited case management date, the case will be set for default judgment prove-up on a Monday at 10:30 a.m. The proposed order for prove-up shall set a date on the FIFTH (5th) MONDAY after default or on any Monday thereafter at 10:30 a.m.

Applies to

Motion

Motions for alternative service must include an affidavit of investigation; orders granting service by posting must contain specific language requiring posting on the defendant's front door.

203.1 Motions for Alternative Service shall be filed with an affidavit stating the nature and extent of the investigation made to determine the residence or location of the defendant, the due diligence and inquiry made to date. Any order granting service by posting must contain the following language: "The posting of the summons, complaint and a copy this Court Order must be on the front door of the residence of the defendant. Posting on common entrances, front gates, mailbox, etc. to multi-unit buildings will not be accepted by the court for jurisdiction purposes."

Applies to

All documents

All documents filed or served by an attorney must include the attorney's name, business address, e-mail address, and telephone number, with one primary e-mail and up to two secondary e-mails designated; non-compliant documents may be stricken.

Attorneys. All documents filed or served in any cause by an attorney upon another party shall bear the attorney’s name, business address, e-mail address, and telephone number. The attorney must designate a primary e-mail address and may designate no more than two secondary e-mail addresses. Documents filed, including complaints, motions and orders that violate Supreme Court Rule 131(d)(1) may be stricken.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order, notice of electronic filing

Proposed orders must be emailed in PDF to asbestos@cookcountyil.gov; proof of e-filing required for routine motions or stipulations.

Any (proposed) Orders must be transmitted to asbestos@cookcountyil.gov in .pdf format for the Court’s review and entry, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Proof of electronic-filing must accompany those (proposed) Orders that correspond to either routine motions or stipulations to dismiss.

Applies to

Courtesy copy

Courtesy copies for asbestos motion calls must include the Notice of Motion, the Motion itself, and a proposed Order if applicable.

All courtesy copies deposited with the Court in this manner must be electronically-filed (i.e., bear the file-stamp of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County), and, if applicable, contain the following: (1) the Notice of Motion; (2) Motion itself; and (3) a proposed Order.

Applies to

Settlement dismissal order

Settlement requiring additional court involvement must use the court form that identifies the return for the full petition.

In the event the settlement requires additional court involvement (e.g. wrongful death/survival apportionment, minor’s settlement, etc.), the parties shall also utilize the court form identifying the date and time for submission of the appropriate petition.

Applies to

Emergency motion

An emergency motion must explain in detail the emergency grounds.

The Motion must set forth in detail the grounds for hearing the motion on an emergency basis.

Applies to

Settlement dismissal order

Settlement dismissal orders must disclose whether voluntary mediation was used and whether the order dismisses the entire case.

Any orders dismissing matters pursuant to settlement must include a statement disclosing whether or not voluntary mediation was utilized in reaching settlement and also indicate if the settlement dismisses the entire cause of action.

Applies to

Settlement petition

Petitions for minor, disabled, survival, or wrongful-death settlements must use the required court form.

Petitions to settle cases involving minors, disabled persons and survival and wrongful death claims shall utilize the form identifying the date and time for submission of the appropriate petition.

Applies to

Dismissal order

Dismissal orders must strike future court dates in Calendar R only and must not include language striking Courtroom 2005 dates.

Include language in any dismissal order specifically striking any future dates in Calendar R only. This Court is not authorized to strike any dates set in Courtroom 2005, however, and such language should not be included.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

Every motion must include a proposed mandatory order; otherwise it will not be ruled on.

Movant must include a proposed order as a court order, absence of such an order. The document will not be ruled on.

Applies to

Case management order

Litigants must use the official Motion Calendar Section Case Management Order forms for Category 1 and Category 2 case types.

Litigants MUST use the Motion Calendar Section Form Case Management Orders for Category 1 and Category 2 Case Types located at https://www.cookcountycourt.org/ABOUT-THE-COURT/County-Department/Law-Division, and also are available in the motion court rooms.

Applies to

Petition to approve settlement

Each petition to approve settlement must include specified cost, fee, lien, and probate information.

Petitions shall include: (1) an itemized descriptive list of costs; (2) a copy of the fee agreement or counsel's representation as to the contingency percentage; (3) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (4) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required.

Applies to

Order

No Supreme Court Rule 304(a) appealability language may appear in any order without the judge's advance express approval.

No ISCR 304(a) language may be included in any order without prior express judicial authorization.

Applies to

Motion for default judgment

Must include

proposed order

Motions for default judgment must include specified attachments: notice, summons, complaint, affidavit of service, certification of court file check, military affidavit if applicable, and proposed order.

The following materials must be attached to the motion: a. Copy of notice of motion and motion. b. Copy of summons and complaint. c. Copy of affidavit of service. d. Attorney or pro se litigant’s certification that both the Court file and the computer register have been checked for any appearance or answer by defendant(s). The certificate must be dated no more than ten (10) days before the date selected for presentation of the motion. e. If defaulting an individual, a military affidavit as required by federal law can be found at: (CCG_N004_02-06-11.pmd (cookcountyclerkofcourt.org). f. A copy of a proposed draft order specifying relief sought.

Applies to

Agreed dismissal order

Agreed dismissal orders must contain original signatures of all parties/counsel and strike all future dates.

Agreed dismissal orders must contain the original signature of all parties and/or their counsel. Please be sure to strike all future scheduled dates.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Parties must email a proposed order to Calendar 14 after each court appearance.

Parties must submit a proposed order to the Calendar 14 email address (CCC.ChanceryCalendar14@cookcountyil.gov) following each court appearance.

Applies to

Motion for default

Must include

certificate of service

For a motion for entry of default order, the movant must provide notice to all served parties and submit Notice of Motion, Certificate of Service, Motion for Entry of Default Order, and Affidavit of Return of Service.

The following documents are to be submitted for the court to consider a motion for entry of a default order: A. Movant must provide notice to all parties who have been served, even if they have not filed an appearance. (Circuit Court Rule 2.1). B. Notice of Motion, Certificate of Service and Motion for Entry of Default Order; C. Affidavit of Return of Service whether by special process server or Deputy Cook County Sheriff.

Applies to

Default judgment

Must include

proposed order

Default judgment motions must include a special process server order, service proofs, attorney certificate of docket review, military service affidavit, and proposed default order.

D. Order appointing a special process server or order allowing service under 735 ILCS 5/2-203.1, if applicable; E. If service under 735 ILCS 5/2-203.1 was granted, counsel shall also submit proofs of the type of service required under the order and SCR 102(f): F. Attorney Certificate that counsel examined the online court docket prior to the hearing date and averring that no appearance or answer was on file; G. Affidavit of Military Service (if an individual is in default); and H. Proposed Order of Default.

Applies to

Prove up

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

Prove-up motions require new notice to served parties, notice of motion, certificate of service, default order, complaint with judgment affidavit, cost and fee affidavits, and proposed judgment order.

The following documents are to be submitted for the court to consider a motion for prove-up: A. Movant must provide new notice to all parties who have been served, even if they have not filed an appearance. (Circuit Court Rule 2.1). B. Notice of Motion, Certificate of Service and Motion for Prove-Up; C. Copy of entered order of default; D. Copy of the filed Complaint and affidavit verifying the judgment amount; E. Affidavit detailing costs requested; F. Affidavit detailing attorneys' fees requested, if authorized by statute or contract (if applicable); G. Proposed Judgment Order, specifying the precise relief awarded.

Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Discovery motions must incorporate a Rule 201(k) statement that counsel personally consulted and could not resolve differences, or that opposing counsel was unavailable or unreasonable.

Before bringing a motion related to discovery, the parties shall strictly adhere to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k), which provides: The parties shall facilitate discovery under these rules and shall make reasonable attempts to resolve differences over discovery. Every motion with respect to discovery shall incorporate a statement that counsel responsible for trial of the case after personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve differences have been unable to reach an accord or that opposing counsel made himself or herself unavailable for personal consultation or was unreasonable in attempts to resolve differences.

Applies to

Motion in limine

Parties must provide copies of all new or still-pending motions in limine and supporting and opposing memoranda.

Copies of all new or still-pending motions in limine and supporting and opposing memoranda;

Applies to

Written stipulation

Parties must submit a written stipulation signed by all counsel or parties listing all pending matters; unlisted petitions or motions are deemed waived or withdrawn.

A written stipulation signed by all counsel of record or parties listing all pending matters. Any petitions or motions not listed are deemed either waived or withdrawn;

Applies to

Deposition transcripts

Parties must provide full transcripts of evidence depositions to be used at trial, marked to identify the portions each party will offer.

Full transcripts of evidence depositions, to be used at trial, marked by each party to identify portions to be offered;

Applies to

Witness list

Parties must provide a complete list of all potential witnesses, specifying who will or may be called by each party.

A complete list of all potential witnesses, specifying who will or may be called by each party;

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motion submissions must include courtesy copies of the motion and all supporting papers.

Parties may contact the court by email including electronic courtesy copies of the motion and all necessary supporting papers.

Applies to

Motion

Motions to appoint a special process server must include the process server's license number and, if service is in Cook County, a statement that service was attempted through the Sheriff's Office.

Motions to appoint a special process server must include the license number of the process server to be appointed. Where service is sought in Cook County, the motion must include a statement that service was attempted through the Sherriff’s Office.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of service

Motions for default require notice to all parties, proof of service via actual affidavit, and a military service affidavit; website printouts are insufficient.

For motions for default, notice must be served on all parties regardless of whether an appearance has been filed. A motion for default must include proof of service and the required affidavit regarding military service. Proof of service must be established by the actual affidavit of the Deputy Cook County Sheriff or Special Process Service attesting to the facts of how service was achieved. A photocopy of the Cook County Sheriff’s website noting that service has been effectuated is insufficient proof.

Applies to

Motion

Every motion must include a PDF copy of the most recent complaint and relevant pleadings.

All motions must be accompanied by a .PDF copy of the most recent complaint and any other relevant pleadings.

Applies to

Motion

If depositions are cited, the entire transcript must be provided in PDF.

If depositions are cited in support of, or in opposition to a motion, a copy of the entire transcript must be provided in .PDF format.

Applies to

Motion

In administrative review cases, the Administrative Record must be submitted in PDF.

For administrative review cases, a copy of the Administrative Record in .PDF format must be submitted to the court.

Applies to

Motion

PDF submissions with multiple exhibits must include a navigable table of contents.

Any .PDF submission containing multiple exhibits must include a navigable table of contents.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

When a case is removed to federal court, a proposed order with specific language must be submitted via email.

If a case is removed to federal court, please submit a proposed order to the court at ccc.chancerycalendar5@cookcountyil.gov which “strikes the future court date of [date] for the reason that the case has been removed to the [e.g. Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.]”

Applies to

Statement of case

Parties must jointly prepare a statement of the case for the venire, including expected trial length.

Jointly prepared statement of the case to be read to the venire, including the expected length of the trial (i.e., number of days/weeks);

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Witness list

Parties must jointly prepare a list of all potential witnesses for the jury.

Jointly prepared list of all potential witnesses to be read to the jury;

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Exhibit list

Parties must jointly prepare a complete list of all exhibits with objections noted.

A complete and jointly prepared list of all exhibits, including demonstrative exhibits, each party intends to use at trial, and whether the opposing side has any objections. In the event of objections, the nature of the objections must be noted, i.e., foundation, relevance, motion in limine, etc.

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Motions in limine

Parties must provide copies of each party's motions in limine.

Copies of each party's motions in limine;

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Proposed jury instructions

Parties must provide two copies of proposed jury instructions, one marked and one unmarked, sorted by IPI numbering.

Two copies of proposed jury instructions (one marked with IPI numbering and citations and the other unmarked for the jury), which are to be sorted in the order of their numbering under the IPI system.

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Appearance

Defendants in ERP cases must file an Appearance by the date in the Trial Setting Order and before presenting motions, participating in trial, or addressing the Court at any critical stage.

On the ERP return date, the Court will issue a Trial Setting Order requiring the Defendant(s) to file an Appearance by the date set forth therein. Defendant(s) will be required to file an appearance prior to presenting any motions, participating in trial or addressing the Court in any other critical stage of the proceeding.

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Appearance

Attorneys must file a written Appearance or other pleading before addressing the Court, unless presenting a motion for leave to appear by intervention.

An attorney shall file a written Appearance or other pleading before addressing the court unless the attorney is presenting a motion for leave to appear by intervention or otherwise.

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Motion

Discovery in residential eviction cases requires prior leave of Court; a party must file a motion identifying the discovery and its relevance/necessity.

Discovery will not be permitted in residential eviction cases without prior leave of the Court. Prior to engaging in any discovery, a party wishing to issue discovery must file a motion with the Court identifying what discovery will be issued and state why that discovery is relevant and necessary.

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Notice of termination

In eviction cases, a Notice of Termination of Tenancy served upon tenant(s) must be e-filed for default judgment motions.

Eviction Cases: Notice of Termination of Tenancy served upon tenant(s).

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Proof of service affidavit

A Proof of Service Affidavit from the deputy sheriff or special process server is required for each defaulted defendant; sheriff's internet records are not acceptable; constructive service requires statutory affidavit and posting/publication affidavit.

Proof of Service Affidavit from the deputy sheriff or special process server for each defendant in default. (Sheriff’s Internet / Online / Website record is not acceptable) Constructive Service (5/9-107): Affidavit as set forth in statute and Posting or Publication affidavit from sheriff or publication service.

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Affidavit as to military service

An affidavit as to military service using Clerk Form CCG 0004 and Dept. of Defense status report is required.

Affidavit as to military service. Clerk Form CCG 0004 & Dept. of Defense status report. www.servicememberscivilreliefact.com

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Prove up affidavit

A Prove-Up Affidavit must set forth facts supporting possession claim, money damages through month of possession, and statement that no payments were accepted in excess of the 5-day notice amount.

Prove-Up Affidavit setting forth facts supporting Plaintiff’s claim for possession; claim for money damages thru month of possession; and statement that since the service of the Termination of Tenancy Notice, Plaintiff has not accepted any payments from defendant(s) in excess of the amount set forth in the 5-day notice.

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Default judgment motion

In joint actions, a prove-up affidavit or live testimony is required to support damages; a verified complaint is not sufficient for rent during eviction.

In the event Plaintiff has filed a joint action, a prove-up affidavit or live testimony is required to support a claim for damages. A verified complaint will not be accepted by the Court as sufficient to support a claim for rent during the pendency of the eviction action.

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Prove up affidavit

Plaintiff must E-file a Prove-Up Affidavit (or present sworn testimony via ZOOM) at least 5 days before a non-compliance prove-up hearing; attorneys cannot rely solely on a motion or oral representation.

On all motions for an eviction order of possession and / or money judgment based on the non-compliance of a party on an Agreed Order, the plaintiff must E-file a Prove-Up Affidavit in support of the required elements of proof for judgment not less than five (5) days prior to the hearing OR present sworn testimony via ZOOM in support of the required elements of proof for judgment to be entered. Attorneys may not seek an order of possession or money judgment based solely upon an attorney's motion or an attorney's oral representation to the Court.

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Motion

Emergency motions must set forth a verifiable emergency with extraordinary circumstances.

Emergency motions must set forth a verifiable EMERGENCY with extraordinary circumstances.

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Order

The settlement or dismissal order must be signed by both parties and submitted to the Clerk by 9:30 a.m. on or before the scheduled date, with no exceptions.

The Order of settlement or dismissal must be signed by both parties and submitted to the Clerk at 9:30 a.m. on or before the date the matter was scheduled – no exceptions.

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Emergency motion

Emergency motions must have 'Emergency' in the heading and include an affidavit or verification stating with particularity the sudden or unforeseen circumstances and why precedence is needed.

Must contain the word "Emergency" in the heading, and per Cook County Rule 13.4 (a)(ii)b: Provide "[f]acts identifying the nature of the sudden or unforeseen circumstances which give rise to the emergency and the reason why the matter should take precedence shall be stated with particularity in an affidavit or verification in support of the emergency motion."

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Fee petition

Fee petitions must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 299, General Order No. 26, 750 ILCS 5/508, and Judge Balanoff's Administrative Order 21-1.

The petition must comply the Illinois Sup. Ct. Rule 299, General Order no. 26, 750 ILCS 5/508, Judge Balanoff’s Admin. Order 21-1.

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TRO

TRO motions follow emergency motion procedures; require advance notice and service of verified complaint and affidavit unless waived; TRO without notice allowed only if immediate irreparable injury shown.

Motions for a TRO shall be presented according to the emergency motion procedures. The movant shall provide advance notice of the motion and service of a verified complaint and affidavit to the defendant(s), unless they waive service. A TRO without notice may be allowed only if it clearly appears from the specific facts shown by affidavit or the verified complaint that immediate, irreparable injury, harm or loss will occur before notice can be served and a hearing had thereon.

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Default motion

Must include

certificate of service

Default motion must include: copy of motion and notice of motion, face of summons, affidavit of service, certificate of no appearance, and military affidavit.

The following materials are required for a default motion: (1) Copy of Motion and Notice of Motion, as provided by Circuit Court Rule 2.1; (2) Face of summons; (3) Affidavit or certificate of service of summons, as provided by 735 ILCS 5/2-203; (4) Attorney or self-represented litigant certificate certifying that the defendant has not filed an appearance or answer; and (5) Military affidavit, per 50 U.S.C. App. § 521.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted as Word documents via email to chambers within 3 hours of court appearance.

Parties are responsible for tendering proposed orders, reviewed and approved by all parties, as a Word document via email to ccc.chancerycalendar6@cookcountyil.gov within 3 hours of their court appearance.

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Petition for settlement approval

Settlement approval petitions must include an itemized list of costs, a description of all lien claims, and appropriate probate language where required.

Petitions must include: (1) an itemized list of costs; (2) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (3) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required.

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Pre trial memorandum

The pre-trial memorandum must contain a summary of allegations, defenses, facts, claimed injuries and damages, plus the last demand, offer, and policy limits.

At least three days before the pre-trial conference, each party should deliver to the court an unfiled pre-trial memorandum by email containing: (1) a summary of the allegations, defenses, facts, claimed injuries and damages; and (2) the last demand, offer, and policy limits.

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Scheduling order

Parties must send an Order to the Judge scheduling the Conference once a date is confirmed.

once a date has been confirmed, the parties must send an Order to the Judge scheduling the Conference.

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Transfer order

Parties must obtain an Order from Courtroom 2005 transferring the case to Judge McKenna for pre-trial only.

the parties must obtain from Courtroom 2005 an Order transferring the case to Judge McKenna for pre-trial only.

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Petition

Petitions to approve settlement must include an itemized list of costs, a description of all lien claims, and appropriate probate language.

Petitions shall include: (1) an itemized list of costs; (2) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (3) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required

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Routine motion

Must include

proposed order

Routine motions must include a proposed order (draft order).

Motions should be emailed to Melissa.robbins@cookcountyil.gov and the draft order should be emailed to Melissa.robbins@cookcountyil.gov at least two court days before the order will be entered by this Court.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Any required proposed order must be handed to the Clerk or e-mailed within one hour after appearance.

Within one hour after appearance, any required proposed order shall be handed to the Clerk or e-mailed to the following addresses: Terrence.McGuire@cookcountyil.gov Probatecrt1814Aorders@cookcountycourt.com

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Service list

Plaintiff's counsel must email the Court a complete service list of all parties upon case assignment.

Upon the assignment of a case to the Court, counsel for the Plaintiff shall email the Court a service list of ALL parties of record, including; the responsible attorney, firm name, address, telephone number, email and party represented.

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Initial status report

Initial Status Report must include case statement, discovery status, pending motions, future plans, and joint submission is encouraged.

The ISR shall include the following: 1. A concise statement of the case, including identification of the parties, causes of action and affirmative defenses; 2. Status of completed and outstanding written and oral discovery, including Supreme Court Rule 213 f(1), f(2) and f(3) disclosures and depositions; 3. Identification of pending motions and status of briefing schedules; 4. Anticipated future discovery and future motions. 5. The parties are encouraged to submit a joint Initial Status Report but each party may otherwise submit an Initial Status Report.

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Status report

Subsequent Status Report must include discovery status, pending motions, and future plans.

At least three business days prior to any subsequent case management hearing date, counsel for the parties shall email the Court a Status Report, including the following: 1. Status of completed and outstanding written and oral discovery, including Supreme Court Rule 213 f(1), f(2) and f(3) disclosures and depositions; 2. Identification of pending motions and status of briefing schedules; 3. Anticipated future discovery and future motions.

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Proposed cmc order

Proposed CMC Order must use the Law Division form, email subject line must specify case name and number, agreed orders are encouraged.

The parties are directed to confer and send to the Court a proposed CMC Order (use the Law Division Active Case Management Order form) at least three business days before the scheduled hearing. 1. The subject line of the email shall be 'Case Name & No: Proposed CMC Order.' 2. Agreed proposed CMC Orders are encouraged and preferred. 3. Dates and deadlines in the proposed Order should reflect the expectation that the case shall be ready for certification for trial by the designated date.

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Emergency motion

Emergency motions include adding parties before statute of limitations expires, protective orders for evidence, and relief to prevent irreparable harm.

Emergency motions shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Adding parties or filing pleadings (e.g. additional party complaints), prior to the expiration of an impending statute of limitation: 2. Request for protective orders for preservation of evidence; 3. Request for relief, which, if not granted, will cause irreparable harm.

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Routine motion

Routine motions include special process server appointments, vacating defaults, amending pleadings, voluntary dismissals, and other standard Law Division routine motions.

'Routine Motions' shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Appointment of special process server; 2. Leave to vacate technical defaults; 3. Leave to appear, answer, plead; 4. Entry of fully executed HIPAA order; 5. Amending a pleading (adding parties, adding counts, adding allegations, etc.); 6. Leave to intervene on behalf of a worker’s compensation carrier or public body claiming a lien; 7. Voluntary dismissal of certain parties ['partial'] or the entire case; 8. Dismissal orders for settlements not involving those subject to the Joint Memorandum on Settlement Procedures.

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Trial submission

Parties must submit specified documents for bench and jury trials, including case statement, witness list, motions in limine, trial briefs, jury instructions, and exhibit lists.

V. Trials (Bench and Jury) A. Short statement of the case. If a jury, this statement will be read to the jury in voir dire; B. Estimate number of trial days: C. Witness list with city of residence or office. In the case of experts, it shall list the employer. If a jury, this statement will be read to the jury in voir dire; D. Statement that the party will/will not stipulate to a unanimous verdict of 10 or more jurors to eliminate the need for alternates: E. Motions in limine: F. Trial briefs; G. Jury Instructions – One set bearing I.P.I number or authority and marked whether said instruction is Agreed or Objected to and a second set clean of any markings; and H. Parties’ exhibit lists.

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Pleading

Must include

caption, case number

Pleadings must include the full case caption and calendar number.

All pleadings shall contain the entire case caption and calendar number.

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Service notice

Service notices must include the address, phone number, and email of each attorney or pro se litigant.

All service notices shall include each attorney or pro se litigant's address, telephone number, and email address.

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All court documents

Pro se litigants with an email must designate a single email for service and include it on all documents.

Pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11(b), a self-represented litigant who has an email address shall designate a single email address to which service may be directed and include that email address on all court documents and correspondence.

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Appearance

Parties must file an appearance before appearing in court, except for petitions to intervene.

Pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 13(c) and Circuit Court Rule 1.4(a), no party may appear without having previously filed an appearance, except for a petition to intervene.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted after a court proceeding.

Proposed orders to be submitted by the litigants to the Court following a court proceeding shall be submitted to the Court in Microsoft word format via email to calendar15.chancery@cookcountyil.gov no later than 5:00 PM the same day as the court proceeding. Failure to timely submit an order may result in the Court entering its own order without input from the parties, striking the matter, subjecting the case to dismissal for want of prosecution, and/or any other appropriate sanction at the Court’s discretion.

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Proposed order

Proposed orders must include the Court's contact and Zoom information.

(f) All proposed orders shall include the Court’s contact and Zoom information.

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Proposed order

Proposed orders for withdrawn, continued, or stricken motions must include the original motion date and time.

courtesy copies an order withdrawing the motion, entering and continuing the motion generally, or striking the motion from the call, such a proposed order and the email submitting said proposed order to the Court for entry either on or off call shall contain both the date and time for which the motion was originally scheduled.

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Courtesy copy

Courtesy copies must include the briefing schedule order and relevant procedural orders.

Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the moving party is to supply the Court with all courtesy copies prior to each court date, as well as the briefing schedule order and any other relevant order(s) necessary for the Court to have a full understanding of a case’s procedural history.

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Courtesy copy

Documents for the Court's consideration must bear a filed stamp and be signed per Rule 137.

All documents a movant wishes the Court to consider in adjudicating any matter before it shall bear a stamp demonstrating that the original document was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and all pleadings, motions, and other documents shall be signed pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 137.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders must be attached as a separate Word document titled 'Proposed Order(s)'; multiple orders in one attachment.

Proposed orders shall be attached as a separate MICROSOFT WORD attachment in the same courtesy copy email clearly titled “Proposed Order(s).” Multiple proposed orders should all be submitted together in one MICROSOFT WORD attachment.

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Motion to voluntarily dismiss

Must include

proposed order

Motions to voluntarily dismiss must state the basis in the motion and proposed order, and the proposed order must indicate whether dismissal is with or without prejudice.

Motions to voluntarily dismiss a case in its entirety shall include the basis for the dismissal in both the motion and the proposed order. Additionally, the proposed dismissal order shall state whether the dismissal is with or without prejudice.

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Motion for alias summons

Motions for alias summons must state when the summons will issue and identify the person to be served.

A motion to issue an alias summons shall state when the summons will issue and identify the person on whom it is being issued.

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Motion for leave to amend

Motions for leave to amend or file third-party claims must specify what is being amended and attach the proposed filing.

A motion for leave to amend or to file a third-party claim shall specify what is being amended and attach a proposed filing.

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Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Discovery motions must include a certificate of conference stating that counsel personally consulted and could not resolve differences.

Every motion with respect to discovery shall incorporate a statement that counsel responsible for trial of the case after personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve differences have been unable to reach an accord or that opposing counsel made himself or herself unavailable for personal consultation or was unreasonable in attempts to resolve differences.

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Motion

AI use is permitted if compliant with ethical standards; all AI-generated citations must be verified for accuracy; hallucinated content is prohibited and subject to sanctions.

the use of AI before this Court is authorized and need not be disclosed in filings presented for the Court’s review, such use of AI is only permitted provided that its use complies with all applicable legal and ethical standards. ... Compliance with the AI rules as outlined in this Standing Order REQUIRES all attorneys and litigants (if they are pro se) to check all citations and propositions generated by AI for accuracy and completeness. Citations to 'hallucinated' law of any type or 'hallucinated' facts or other content is STRICTLY prohibited and shall subject the attorney or litigant who signed the document pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 137 to appropriate sanctions at the Court’s discretion.

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Notice of motion

Notices of motion must include date and time in body; no blank lines or references to clerk's stamp; non-compliance results in striking.

All notices of motion for any motion noticed up on the Court’s call shall contain the date and time of the scheduled hearing in the body of the notice of motion itself. Blank lines in the body of the notice of motion, 'see above' or other language referencing the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s stamp in the upper left-hand corner of the page, or any deviation from the format required herein is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the Court treating the motion as not properly noticed. The Court will strike the motion off the call requiring the motion to be re-noticed.

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Dispositive motion

Party seeking discovery before responding to a dispositive motion must provide a Rule 191(b) affidavit on the presentment date; failure may waive discovery.

A party seeking discovery prior to responding to a dispositive motion brought pursuant to Illinois Code of Civil Procedure sections 2-1005, 2-619, or 2-301(b) shall provide on the presentment date of the dispositive motion a filed affidavit in strict compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 191(b). Failure to comply with this requirement may waive all discovery by that party prior to being given an opportunity to file a response brief to the dispositive motion.

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Briefing schedule order

Briefing schedule orders must specify dates for response briefs, reply briefs, and courtesy copies, plus hearing date and time.

All briefing schedule orders entered shall provide a specific date by which the response brief(s), reply brief(s), and courtesy copies are due. The briefing schedule order shall also indicate the hearing date and time provided by the Court.

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Emergency motion

Emergency motions must include the emergency basis, nature, relief sought, and notice plans.

All emergency motions shall set forth the emergency basis for the matter. The movant shall be prepared to explain the nature of the emergency, the basis for emergency relief, the relief sought, and the party's plans to provide notice to the other parties, or good cause to not do so.

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Motion for alias summons

Must include

proposed order

Motions for Alias Summons must include a file-stamped copy from the Clerk and a proposed order, submitted via email to chambers.

For a Motion for Alias Summons, the person making the motion, or "Movant," shall send the file stamped copy from the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office, along with a proposed order via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov.

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Complaint

Each count in a complaint must be supported by specific factual allegations; blanket incorporation is insufficient.

Each count in the complaint must be supported by specific factual allegations that are directly relevant to the elements of that particular claim. General references to earlier paragraphs or the blanket incorporation of 'all preceding paragraphs' do not satisfy this requirement. The use of boilerplate incorporation language—such as 'Plaintiff incorporates all prior allegations as if fully set forth herein'—without identifying the specific factual allegations that support each count is insufficient. Each count must stand on its own and clearly articulate the factual basis for the legal claim asserted.

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Dispositive motion

Dispositive motions with more than 3 exhibits must include hyperlinks to each exhibit.

Dispositive motions that include more than three (3) exhibits must contain hyperlinks directing to each individual exhibit.

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Courtesy copy of current or final account

A courtesy copy of a current or final account must include the account, prior year's account or inventory if first account, current bond, and fee schedule.

Courtesy copies of current and final accounts must include: 1. Current or final account; 2. Previous year account or inventory if First Account is being presented; 3. Most current bond; and 4. Fee schedule of the guardian or trustee, if any.

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Agreed order

Agreed proposed orders must state in the body the date the parties appeared in Court.

Include the date on which the parties appeared in Court in the body of the order.

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Agreed order

Proposed orders must include Judge Conlon’s Zoom information when an opposing party is pro se, and should include it otherwise.

It is helpful to include the following language regarding Judge Conlon’s Zoom Information, and mandatory if the opposing party is a pro se litigant: This case is set for a status on [the pleadings, settlement, fact / written discovery] at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 2408’s virtual courtroom, which can be accessed via phone or Zoom: Zoom Meeting ID Number: 974 5431 3798; Password: 501494; Additional information regarding accessing the virtual courtroom can be found on Judge Conlon’s page on the Court’s website.

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Agreed proposed order

Must include

proposed order

After hearing dates are provided by the Court, parties must respond timely and submit an agreed proposed order reflecting the selected date.

All parties are expected to respond timely about the preferred date and then submit an agreed proposed order to that effect.

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Proposed order

The proposed order must include remote appearance details (Zoom Meeting ID, password, and dial-in number) unless otherwise ordered.

Include the following information for remote appearances, unless otherwise ordered: Zoom Meeting ID Number: 974 5431 3798; Password: 501494; Dial In Number (if needed): (312) 626-6799

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Default motion

If a default is entered against a person, a military affidavit must be included.

A military affidavit, if the default is against a person.

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Brief

Arguments made only in footnotes are not considered, and parties may not evade page limits by incorporating arguments from other briefs.

Arguments raised only by footnote will not be considered, nor are parties permitted to circumvent page limits by merely incorporating arguments raised in other briefs by footnote or otherwise.

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Exhibits

Briefs citing a deposition must include the entire transcript with an index and exhibits.

If a deposition is cited, a copy of the entire transcript must be provided, with an index and exhibits.

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Brief

Brief citations should use Lexis rather than Westlaw; parties with only Westlaw access must append copies of key cases to their briefs.

Online citations should be to Lexis (which the Court has), not Westlaw (which the Court does not have). If a party has access to Westlaw only, the party must append copies of key cases to its brief for the Court’s review.

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Motion to reconsider response

Responses to motions to reconsider are accepted only if the Court requests one.

No response to a motion to reconsider will be accepted unless requested by the Court.

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Pretrial memorandum

The pretrial memorandum for the settlement conference must include identification, claims, facts, legal issues, amounts owed and paid with proof, and related itemization.

The pretrial memorandum shall contain: 1. An identification of the parties and their respective attorneys (including phone number(s)). 2. A listing of all causes of action, including all counterclaims, cross claims, third party actions, etc. 3. A statement of facts in dispute. 4. The issue(s) of law in the case and any issue(s) of law in dispute. 5. The actual claim(s) of plaintiff and/or defendant. 6. A statement of all amounts owed, and all amounts paid and proof thereof, if such exists, including but not limited to copies of invoices, receipts, and other documentation.

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Proposed exhibit list

Each proposed exhibit list must include a cover-sheet table with columns for exhibit number, description, stipulation to foundation, other objections and their nature, and whether the exhibit was admitted.

Each proposed exhibit list must have a cover sheet showing a table with columns for (1) the exhibit number, (2) the description, (3) whether the parties stipulate to the foundation, (4) whether there are any other objections to the admissibility of the exhibit and if so, the nature of the objection, and (5) whether the exhibit was admitted or not.

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Annual account

Courtesy copies of current and final accounts must include the account, previous year account or inventory, most current bond, and fee schedule.

Courtesy copies of current and final accounts must include: 1. Current or final account; 2. Previous year account or inventory if First Account is being presented; 3. Most current bond; and 4. Fee schedule of the guardian or trustee, if any.

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Order setting or continuing hearing

All orders setting or continuing a hearing must state how the hearing will be held.

All orders setting or continuing a hearing MUST contain language indicating how the hearing will be held.

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Cover letter

Must include

case number

The cover letter accompanying courtesy copies must contain the case name, case number, and date and time of the clerk status.

with an accompanying cover letter containing the case name, the case number and the date and time of the clerk status.

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Courtesy copy

If a motion attacks a pleading, the courtesy copy must include the pleading attacked.

If a motion attacks a pleading, the courtesy copy must include the pleading attacked.

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Trial equipment permission order

Must include

proposed order

A proposed final order granting permission to bring trial equipment into the building must be submitted for the court’s consideration.

Please provide a court order granting permission to bring the equipment into the courthouse for the court’s consideration.

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Trial materials

At trial, a short trial brief should be provided when appropriate and proposed jury instructions if applicable.

(J) When appropriate, short trial brief with attention to primary contested issues of fact, unusual issues of law and authority; (K) Proposed jury instructions if applicable

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Jury instructions

Two sets of jury instructions are required at the start of the case: a marked/numbered set and a clean set.

Two sets of jury instructions are required at the commencement of the case: (1) one set marked and numbered; and (2) a clean set.

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Jury instructions marked set

The marked jury instruction set must identify the offering party, be sequentially numbered, and list the appropriate criminal IPI citation.

(1) The marked and number set must designate the party offering the instruction, must be sequentially-numbered, and must contain the appropriate IPI Citation.

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Jury instructions

Every instruction must include the six standard ruling lines (Given, No objection, Given over objection, Given as modified, Refused, Withdrawn).

Each instruction must contain the following lines: a. ____ Given; b. ____ No objection; c. ____ Given, over objection; d. ____ Given, as modified; e. ____ Refused; f. ____ Withdrawn

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Jury instructions marked set

The marked set must be numbered with the IPI designator for the court file, and the appropriate ruling lines must appear on the face of each instruction.

The marked set of instructions must be properly numbered with the IPI designator for the court file with the appropriate lines for rulings on the face of the instruction.

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Agreed dismissal order

Must include

proposed order

If the parties settle, they must tender an agreed dismissal order to retain jurisdiction and must specify in the order any upcoming court dates to be stricken.

If the parties have settled and agree on the material terms, please tender an agreed dismissal order with the court to retain jurisdiction to enforce the settlement. Please also strike any upcoming dates (specify the court date(s) in the order).

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Affidavit of engagement

Affidavits of Engagement must identify the case name, case number, and trial judge.

Affidavits of Engagement must include the cause name, number, and the trial judge.

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Motion for trial continuance

A trial continuance motion based on an unavailable material witness must include a copy of the served subpoena.

If the party is unavailable, a copy of the executed subpoena must be included.

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Trial materials

Bench trials require the same trial materials as jury trials, except items 1, 4, and 7.

The same materials shall be delivered for Bench Trials except for numbers 1, 4 and 7.

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Minor name change petition

For minor name changes, a separate child information sheet must be completed for each child.

For minor name changes a separate child information sheet must be completed for each child.

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

certificate of service

Emergency motions must include proof of service with the supporting papers.

The Motion must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and a courtesy copy of the motion marked “EMERGENCY MOTION” and all supporting papers, including proof of service, must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on the day before presentment.

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Arbitration order

Attorneys must use the 'all discovery closed arbitration order' form when cases are referred to mandatory arbitration.

Attorneys should use the standard form “all discovery closed arbitration order” when cases are referred to mandatory arbitration.

Applies to

Name change petition

All questions on a name-change form petition must be answered.

All questions on the form petition should be answered.

Applies to

Name change petition

Name-change petitions must be signed and certified.

The petition must be signed and certified for a non-prosecutor.

Applies to

Name change petition

Name-change petitions must address the consent of the non-custodial parent.

The question related to consent of the non-custodial parent must be addressed.

Applies to

Name change petition

Children aged 7 or older must be present at the name-change hearing.

Children aged 7 or older must be present at the hearing.

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Proposed order

On removal, litigants should email a proposed order identifying the court to which the case was removed and striking all future dates in this Court.

The Court requests that litigants e-mail copies of a proposed order striking the case from the call if it has been removed to another court. The order must specify which court the case has been removed to, and must strike any future dates in this Court, including the initial case management date.

Applies to

Sur reply brief

Sur-reply and sur-response briefs require leave of Court based on a written motion showing good cause; agreed orders permitting them are not accepted.

Sur-reply and sur-response briefs are discouraged and will not be accepted without leave of Court upon written motion containing good cause. Agreed orders allowing for the filing of sur-replies will not be accepted.

Applies to

Notice of motion

Parties must file a notice of motion after an emergency motion is scheduled.

After scheduling the emergency motion, parties must file a notice of motion.

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Courtesy copy

Must include

proposed order

Courtesy copies must include the claim, all related documents, and a proposed order.

Courtesy of the Court shall include the claim, related documentation and proposed order.

Applies to

Filing citing deposition

When a deposition is cited, the full deposition transcript with an index and exhibits must be submitted.

Exhibits: If a deposition is cited, a copy of the entire transcript must be provided, with an index and exhibits.

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Pre trial settlement memo

The parties must submit and exchange pre-trial settlement memos with specified content, delivered to the Court by email at least two calendar days before the settlement conference.

The parties must submit and exchange pre-trial memos setting forth a brief nature of the case, the stipulated and contested issues, the status of settlement negotiations and any other information any party believes would educate the judge or facilitate a compromise. This memo should be delivered to the Court via e-mail at least two calendar days before the settlement conference.

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Proposed exhibit list

Proposed exhibit lists must be exchanged with exhibits attached and must include a cover sheet with a table covering exhibit number, description, foundation stipulation, remaining objections, and admission status.

The parties must exchange copies of their proposed exhibit lists with exhibits attached. Each proposed exhibit list must have a cover sheet showing a table with columns for (1) the exhibit number, (2) the description, (3) whether the parties stipulate to the foundation, (4) whether there are any other objections to the admissibility of the exhibit and if so, the nature of the objection, and (5) whether the exhibit was admitted or not.

Proposed orders must identify which parties appeared, state the appearance date, and, for remote appearances, include Zoom information unless otherwise ordered.

The Court requests that the parties include the following information for remote appearances: Identify the parties who appeared and did not appear. State the date of the appearance.

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Notice or order

Any notice or order that sets a court date on Calendar 5 must include both the Courtroom location and the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.

All notices and orders setting any court date on Calendar 5 shall specify both the Courtroom location and the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.

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Order for trial or conference

Orders setting trials, evidentiary hearings, pre-trial conferences, or settlement conferences must specify whether the proceeding is in person, remote, or hybrid.

Orders setting such matters must designate whether the matter will be held in person or remotely, or in a hybrid manner.

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Agreed order

Agreed orders must be marked with the label “Agreed”.

Agreed Orders must be marked “Agreed”.

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Motion

When insurance contract is at issue, movant must provide Bates-stamped copies of the contract, application, and certificates; motions should reference these copies.

If an insurance contract is at issue, the movant (or the insurance company on cross-motions) must provide Bates-stamped copies of the contract, including the application and any relevant certificates. All motions should reference these Bates-stamped copies and need not include the policy as an exhibit.

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Courtesy copy

Courtesy copy set for contested motions must include motion, briefs, exhibits, complaint, pleadings, and administrative record if applicable.

These copies may be submitted via email unless otherwise instructed and should include: • Motion, supporting brief, response brief, reply brief, and all exhibits (tabbed for physical copies and clearly marked for electronic versions). • Sur-response and sur-reply, and if applicable, along with all exhibits. • Most recent complaint. • All relevant pleadings. • The administrative record for administrative review cases.

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Trial materials

Trial materials must include joint statement, witness list, exhibit table of contents, and exhibits in binders with page numbers and tabs.

Required trial materials include: • A joint short statement outlining the nature of the case. • A list of all potential witnesses, indicating those who will and may testify for each party. • A comprehensive table of contents listing all exhibits each party intends to use at trial. • Exhibits should be page-numbered, tabbed, and presented in binders. • All exhibits shall be listed by the number that the party offering it intends to use at trial, and any stipulations or agreements as to foundations or admissibility.

Applies to

Dcfs authorization background check

The DCFS Authorization for Background Check must not be e-signed.

Do not e-sign the Authorization.

Applies to

Email

Emails returning the form must include the case name, case number, and scheduled return date in the subject line.

The subject line of the email should include case name, case number and the scheduled return date.

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Case management report

Must include

proposed order

Up-to-date case management reports must be submitted and must include the status of service as to each defendant, the status of loss mitigation, and a completed proposed case management order.

Up-to-date case management reports are required, which shall include the required status of service, on each defendant, the status of loss mitigation if any, and a completed proposed case order.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders must be included in the courtesy-copy submission for each motion.

Proposed orders for each motion should be provided to the Court with the courtesy copy submission.

Applies to

Trial certification order

Trial Certification Orders must use the most recent form, set a trial-setting date in Room 2005 within 14 days (or preserve an existing trial date), and strike future CMC dates in Room 2205.

Please use the most recent form Order on the clerk's website and agree on a date in Room 2005 for trial setting within 14 days. If the parties already have a trial date, that date will stand in lieu of a 14 day trial setting in period. In addition, please include in your Order the striking of future CMC dates in Room 2205.