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Breaking Down the Issue of Public Access to Judicial Branch Data in Illinois

UPDATE - February 23 2022:  This blog has been updated with corrections to the information about other states where court data is subject to disclosure through FOIA laws or court rules, under the section “How Illinois FOIA Law…

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Cook County Board Approves Inspector General Changes to Improve Reports

At a meeting on September 24, the Cook County Board approved changes in the operations of the County’s Inspector General’s Office, including …

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Prominent Advocacy, Civic Groups Issue Recommendations for a New Cook County Circuit Court Clerk

In advance of November 3 election, organizations urge reforms in transparency and provision of services COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS–Chicago Appleseed, the Civic Federation, and the Chicago Council of Lawyers today released…

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New Directions for the Office of the Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court: Recommendations for Planning and Transitioning to New Leadership

UPDATE: READ THE 100-DAY PROGRESS REPORT HEREUPDATE: READ THE ONE YEAR PROGRESS…

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Cook County Seeks Consulting Services to Review Electronic Monitoring Practices

Changes could be coming to Cook County’s pretrial electronic monitoring program as the Cook County President’s Office looks to hire a consultant to examine best practices and potential alternatives to the way the Sheriff’s electronic…

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How City Councils in Major Cities are Governing During COVID-19

The spread of the COVID-19 virus and the measures put in place to reduce the transmission…

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Civic Federation 2020 Legislative Priorities

2020 Civic Federation Legislative PrioritiesThe Civic Federation's legislative priorities for 2020 …

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Chicago Public Schools Begins Livestreaming and Changes Format of Board of Education Meetings

The newly appointed Chicago Public Schools Board of Education has made several…

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Cook County’s Newly Formed Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission Holds First Meeting

A Commission created to analyze an annual five-year forecast of Cook County revenues held its…

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New Bond Court Report and Data Provide Answers, Raise More Questions

The Cook County Chief Judge’s Office recently released a report and…