As far as county courthouses go, Henry County's Courthouse is among the best looking in Illinois…read more Built in 1878 in the Second Empire architectural style, it's still in great condition. Unfortunately, unlike most Illinois county courthouses, it doesn't sit in the center of the commercial district. Instead, it's located about 2 blocks west of the historic downtown area, as if it was banished for bad behavior. Henry County has some interesting history as a settlement of New England pioneers (they also founded New Boston, not too far from Cambridge) who came into occasional conflict with nearby Swedish immigrants who also populated the area.

Very appreciative of the security provided here and thankful that no weapons (including cell…read morephones) are allowed inside. The area surrounding the location was littered the last time I visited there, so I'll probably be going back to assist with some form of clean up.

Well, I hope that if you find yourself here, it's to VIEW proceedings or a trial (versus actually…read moretaking part) or using their legal library. With that said, here are a few tips: You cannot bring ANY food or beverages in, including water. Apparently the thought is that, instead of water, you might have a liquid accelerant in that thar bottle. If you DO bring your water bottle in, you'll either have to empty it in the plants outside of the front doors, or walk back to your car, since McHenry County's Finest at the front won't let you throw it away inside of their garbage cans. (I wonder if there are vending machines somewhere inside, though, because I've seen counsel with food and beverage items..or, maybe the rules are bent for them?) If you're taking part in a divorce hearing, good luck: the judges are known to be snarly. The one my family went in front of actually got pretty theatrical and showed huge favoritism towards a drawn-out trial involving an attorney (versus following through with a scheduled trial that we were prepared for). If you try to do something yourself and end up, say, at the State's Attorney's Office, you probably won't get very far. We actually got quite the run-around from them, so now my family's attorney has to send a letter to get the State's Attorney to act (re: having someone prosecuted for filing false charges with the court). The Police Department wasn't much better at first (the female officer at the front desk was also very snarly...sensing a theme here?), but things improved when we were able to talk to a more head-officer and he took his time out to listen to our issue and explain procedures to us since we were misinformed by others. Some of McHenry County's Finest WERE friendly in directing us to where we needed to go, and did so with a smile. And one carried on a conversation with my brother (who was wearing his military dress uniform). Maybe it's because we were wearing more than our weekend sweats, didn't look shady, my brother's in the service, and we had our 90 year old great aunt in tow? If you're bored and have nothing else to do, though, I gotta say: this is the best free entertainment/people-watching EVER.

There's a snack machine and pop machine but no coffee vending machine. Some hot coffee would be…read morenice. It's cold here. The security guards are cranky.

Completely inefficient jury process. 150+ people waited in lobby from 8am-10am without…read moreannouncement. 2 groups were called around 10am. Other 50ish people waited in lobby all day without notice. Waiting area had Vending machine with $3 candy bars. There is complimentary cups of water. Shocked how many people's time is wasted through this On positive side the people are fairly friendly.

The main problem is that they do not allow citizens (victims, witnesses, defendants) to bring in…read moretheir cell phones. This makes it impossible for people to contact their attorneys or call for a ride after court. Cook County allows cell phones into the courthouses without any issues, DuPage should allow the same.

We got married here, and everyone from security, to the clerk, and the judge was super nice!! There…read morewas only 3 couples getting married, we were the second ones to go and we loved how quick it was. We were able to take pictures and video in the courtroom so we have those memories forever. Thank you everyone here at the Kendall County Court House.

I have visited many courthouses in my lifetime. I'm the daughter of two lawyers, I did mock trial…read morein undergraduate for four years, and I worked for a local domestic violence shelter, so I know my courthouses, and this is by far one of the best. The sheriffs here are wonderful and very nice. You can bring your cell phone into the building, you just have to turn it off when you go into the courtrooms. The Clerks are all wonderful and very helpful, the only downside is there aren't as many of them as you'll find in other courthouses so sometimes you have to wait in line. The judges in this county are also great. If I needed a divorce this is where I would want to get it. The judges are all fair, and well versed in the law. Overall I would say Kendall County Courthouse should be an example to other counties as to how to run their courthouses.

Who really likes a Courthouse ? Not many people. This courthouse however is a major upgrade…read morecompared to the old one. Finding parking isn't hard as spaces are usually available, there are some days where you would have to park on a street or even acouple blocks away in downtown Joliet. Handicap spaces are available upfront in the parking lot. I believe there are 2 auto parking meters and parking starts at $8.00. The parking lot attendant does check vehicles to enforce payment. Cellphones are now allowed on your personal as long as you have it on silent but it doesn't matter because internet signal is to a minimum or you'll have none at all. There are two metal detectors and 1 line, be sure to have zero metal "best to take off your belt" before you walk in the door. Hats are to be taken off, Vapes will be discarded "keep it in your vehicle". There are elevators and now escalators in this new courthouse as well. Bathrooms "small" are available on each floor.

My first time coming here a week or two ago. Don't ask why I ended up here. This building will only…read morebe here until November 2020 until they open the new courthouse next door. For a courthouse this looks like a concrete fortress. Things that are awful about this place is that parking is an issue! I had to park by the train stop and pay 5 bucks. Cell phones aren't allowed in the building, yet the courthouse in Bridgeview was lenient about it. The fourth floor is where are the felony cases are being handled. This building is old, ugly interior, terrible plumbing, it feels outdated in the court room like you're in a 1950s time capsule. Bail money can be picked up from the second floor. It's got cool artifacts to look at on the exterior of the building facing Jefferson Avenue. Homeless people hang out side the building as well.

Your "no phones" rule cost me my apartment because I could not make it to my hearing because I…read moreneeded my phone to take the bus to get to the courthouse. So, thanks for that, Scott County. I really thought this place was going to be better than this. Oh well. update: definitely ended up on the street. I hope the worst to everyone who works there.

No one has any idea what's going on or how to do their job apparently. I was on hold for 20…read moreminutes. All I had asked was if my custom plates had come in yet and the lady named Tracy was confused and had me on hold for 20 minutes..

Call regarding a neighbor camera pointing straight at my parents house. The cop came, he was a…read morecomplete asshole regarding the whole complaint and trying to point it back at my parents. What?? No point in calling the office. Rude officers who has no business in being an officer at all if they all just lazy.

Like with the Carol Stream Police Department, my only contact with the Dupage County Sheriff's…read moreDepartment was when I 'd see them at the events I attended at the Dupage County Fair Grounds. They were always kind, friendly and courteous. However, that changed this year when I started having to deal with them on a more serious matter. My experience with them was just as it had been when I saw them as the county events. A pleasant one which was nice considering that I had to deal with them for not so pleasant matters. Also, as with the Carol Stream PD, the Dupage Sheriff's Office was helpful and expressed their concern for my well-being while staying professional and focused on the matter at hand. It's nice to know I live in a county with such good law enforcement team.