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    Cook County Circuit Court

    3.4 (35 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Anaya G.

    It was my first time as a jury member. I had my Hope's up too. Got there early, ready, prepared. I waited for my number to be called ALL DAY!!! And at 2:30PM, I was one of a few people that was called to pick up our check for service at the desk. All day anticipation-just to watch daytime television. Lol Maybe next time... maybe next time! It was a well run machine-how they give numbers and call people for the cases they had available. I had a good time. Talked to a couple of nice people. I hope I get the chance to serve FOR REAL,and soon:)

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    Barbara K.

    This place is enormous! The reviews don't lie- about the food and barely air conditioning. Jury does get secure wifi- look for the login information posted on the walls to walk you through the process. Although the letter said to be prepared to stay until 4:30, everyone who was not chosen was released and paid at 2:00.

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    Rick B.

    Interesting place...really a great experience to learn about our justice system. The Cook County sheriff people were very nice to all the prospective jurors. The courtroom over in the old building was a piece of architecture. Was called to be a juror...was interviewed for a seat. Neat experience everyone should do once.

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    Richard J Daley Center - Michael and Elvis........wow!!!!

    Richard J Daley Center

    3.4(72 reviews)
    4.4 miThe Loop

    Named after one of Chicago's longest serving Mayors, the Daley Plaza (we call it) is one of the…read moremost recognizable buildings downtown. The tall brown rectangular structure has several offices inside, mostly occupied by the county for courts and administrative purposes. On the outside, the open space plaza has been the site for many protest, festivals, events and display shows. The renowned Chicago Picasso is located here. I have been here many times, lots of memories.

    Beautiful day to be off work and hang out in one of my favorite places; downtown Chicago. Love my…read morecity. Chosen to appear to be a possible juror. I always show up excited that I will get picked. My brothers tease me and call me crazy for wanting to spend my day in court. My husband tells me that it's nothing like what I see on television. I keep saying, how will I know if I don't get picked. Lol. The holding area was pretty full today. Both sides were filled with hopefuls using cell phones, iPads or laptops. Some as entertainment others for work. Some hoping to hurry up and leave, while others, like myself I imagine were hoping to be chosen. There was a short video to watch explaining Jury Duty. After about twenty minutes of sitting they randomly began to call panel numbers. Number 1, 11 and 13. I started to get restless from sitting and my lower back began to hurt. I stood up, stretched and walked around the room. The Sheriff announced that there were people asking to leave for food or to smoke. It was explained that we are not allowed to leave and there would be a break for lunch. Then they would call more numbers. I would much rather be sitting in the courtroom taking notes for a case. During my thirty minute lunch break, I didn't go far. I sat in the provided fold up chairs and enjoyed a FREE concert. Elvis had just stepped off the stage. But Rico Michael Jackson was beginning his first song. Beautiful voice and very engaging. They even announced they would love to take pictures. There is always something cool going on here at Daley Plaza. After we returned from lunch, we were instructed to listen for our number to be called, and to line up in a single file. Our checks were ready and our civic service was good till next year. I did not get picked. Oooh 35$

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    Illinois Appellate Court, First District - Equal Justice Under Law

    Illinois Appellate Court, First District

    3.5(4 reviews)
    4.3 miThe Loop

    Supremes trash the Appellate Court. courtesy of Zorn from the Trib. The alacrity and clarity of…read morethis decision really do renew my faith in this court's willingness to do the right thing. ".. the meaty analysis section in plain text form, is below: ANALYSIS Before proceeding to the merits, we wish to emphasize that, until just a few days ago, the governing law on this question had been settled in this State for going on 150 years. In Smith v. People ex rel. Frisbie, 44 Ill. 16 (1867), this court was faced with a question remarkably similar to that which is before us today. Smith, a longtime resident of Illinois, had been appointed a circuit judge by the governor of Illinois, and a quo warranto action was brought to remove Smith from that office on the grounds that he had not been an Illinois resident "for at least five years next preceding *** his appointment," as the Illinois Constitution then required In support of their action, the objectors pointed to the fact that Smith had moved with his family to Tennessee for eight months during the relevant five-year residency period. In concluding that Smith's eight-month sojourn to Tennessee did not result in an abandonment of his established Illinois residency, this court explained that, once established, "residence is lost *** by a union of intention and acts" and that "the intention in many cases will be inferred from the surrounding circumstances." Smith, 44 Ill. at 24. This court then examined the "surrounding circumstances" and found that (1) Smith frequently declared that his move to Tennessee was only an experiment; (2) just two months after arriving in Tennessee, Smith expressed a desire to return to Illinois as soon as became feasible; (3) Smith at no time expressed an unqualified intention to remain in Tennessee; (4) Smith declined to vote in a Tennessee election because "he desired to do no act by which he would lose his citizenship in [Illinois]"; (5) he refused to sell his Illinois law books prior to his move, saying that "he would probably return, and would then need them in his [Illinois] law practice"; and (6) he "only rented his [Illinois] residence when he left." Smith, 44 Ill. at 23-24. This evidence, the court concluded, was insufficient to "establish a presumption of loss of residence." Smith, 44 Ill. at 24-25. Since Smith was decided, the principles established in it have been consistently and faithfully applied in the candidacy context by the appellate court of this State. See, e.g., People ex rel. Madigan v. Baumgartner, 355 Ill. App. 3d 842, 847 (2005) (" '[W]here a person leaves his residence and goes to another place, even if it be another [s]tate, with an intention to return to his former abode, or with only a conditional intention of acquiring a new residence, he does not lose his former residence so long as his intention remains conditional.' " (quoting Pope v. Board of Election Commissioners, 370 Ill. 196, 201 (1938)); Walsh v. County Officer Electoral Board, 267 Ill. App. 3d 972, 976 (1994) (whether candidate abandoned old residence in favor of new residence presents a question of intent, which is measured both by the "surrounding circumstances" and the candidate's declarations thereof); Dillavou v. County Officers Electoral Board, 260 Ill. App. 3d 127, 132 (1994) (whether candidate abandoned established residence is a question of intent, and " 'an absence for months or even -10- years, if all the while intended as a mere temporary absence for some temporary purpose, to be followed by a resumption of the former residence, will not be an abandonment' ") (quoting Kreitz v. Behrensmeyer, 125 Ill. 141, 195 (1888)). Moreover, the principles established in Smith and uniformly followed since were the very principles relied upon by the hearing officer, the Board, and the circuit court below. Thus, from April 1867 through January 24 of this year, the principles governing the question before us were settled. Things changed, however, when the appellate court below issued its decision and announced that it was no longer bound by any of the law cited above, including this court's decision in Smith, but was instead free to craft its own original standard for determining a candidate's residency. See No. 1-11-0033, slip op. at 6-8 (dismissing the foregoing authority in its entirety). Read more: http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2011/01/did-see-this-coming-emanuel-to-stay-on-the-ballot.html

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    Circuit Court of Cook County

    Circuit Court of Cook County

    3.1(18 reviews)
    15.6 mi

    Would be nice if the announcement for vital record was at the entrance of the building indicating…read moreyou need an appointment. Super frustrating that you get there hoping to be serviced. People walking out being served WITHOUT an appointment. And when it's your turn the clerk tells you no that you need one. I clarified with so many people being served if they had an appointment and they said no. Thanks for nothing.

    I needed to get copies of my daughter's birth certificate and visiting the downtown Chicago…read morelocation of the county clerk's office, although much closer, would probably have been incredibly frustrating. Skokie isn't that far away and just the availability of parking would make it an easier place to visit. This location of the county clerk, inside the Skokie Courthouse, is maybe a mile from Old Orchard Shopping Center (I guess I've never driven in this direction on that road because I had no clue it was here). There's ample parking at the courthouse. Obviously lots of court proceedings take place here but there's also offices for the Cook County Sheriff and other offices, including the clerk. It was a pretty quick visit for me--I was in and out of the building within about ten minutes. The woman who helped me seemed like a pretty unfriendly human, so that was too bad (I never understand this--it's not my fault that you work where you do or that you hate your job or whatever, so I'm not sure why people act as though they hate the fact you're making them do it). As of 2023, copies of a birth certificate are $15 for the first copy and $4 for each additional one. There's a cafeteria here though I don't know if they actually serve food here, at least anymore--maybe that changed during the pandemic. But they do have a lot of tables in the cafeteria. There's also at least one ATM in the building just past the security station. When you visit you'll have to put all your things through the security check so I'd suggest packing lightly.

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    State of Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County

    State of Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County

    3.6(7 reviews)
    4.4 miThe Loop

    All Men Must Serve…read more And there was my jury duty summons-almost three months to the day from the last time I punted. With summer adventures ahead I answered the call and shifted our staycation Memorial Day trip ahead a few days to make the date. During the Voir Dire many potential jurors were asked about their trips and of any reservation or ticket documentation to corroborate. Don't skip out on your civil service people. Speak the truth, that's what Voir Dire means. Civil Court of Cook County. Damages case. I knew I would be seated on the jury the minute I agreed with Plaintiff Counsel that people should face consequences for their actions. It was a fascinating experience being part of this jury at the same time a jury in New York was deciding the fate of an ex President. The cross examinations of expert witnesses became a tennis match of volleys that seemed like a tedious search for who ordered the Code Red and expertly executed dodges like the Who's on First routine. It was amazing to see the fencing that went on between witness and counsel. Well crafted questions elicit the answers you look for. This was more impressive than watching sideline reporters getting a word with coach, just before he storms into the locker room to rip his team that's getting smoked. After the judges instructions, the case was ours and we retired to the jury room to deliberate. Sidenote-thankfully we did not have the fifty three pages of instructions the Trump jury was read, yet could not have a copy of. Our jury of twelve from all walks of life talked out all the issues of the case. Everyone was welcomed to express their opinions, and everyone was heard. There is common ground out there for those that seek it. We all came to agreement and delivered our verdict. Justice, and civic duty, served. Valar Dohaeris

    It gets a little better each time I go. I wish I would've gotten a name for the bailiff on the 26th…read morefloor and a lady on the 13th floor (directly opposite of 1301 but not sure of room number). Both of them went WAY out of their way to try to help me when I was trying to find a judge's drop box. They greeted me immediately. Although the lady couldn't answer my question about where a white drop box was, the bailiff not only walked me to it but advised me to take pics. Both were super nice. I feel like every single time I go down there, the service improves a little more. (Even when I accidentally ended up at Room 1301 again because I forgot my experience there the first time, the lady was polite. My suspicion is it was the lady who was nice the first time, but I forgot what the nicer one looked like.) Still, kudos to that other lady on the 13th floor and SPECIFICALLY that bailiff. I appreciate you!

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