This is just a review of the exterior, we were trying to hit a few sites on the drive home from…read moreSpringfield and had been inspired by all the Lincoln sites, so why not stop for dinner in Lincoln? There is a square of restaurants and businesses around this courthouse which was lovingly glowing in the sunset. The history is evocative and it was closed to go inside when we were there, but it is a "1905 Neo-Classical building features a stained glass dome, the longest-serving courtroom in Illinois, a mosaic of the state seal, a statue of Abraham Lincoln and murals of Logan County."

Like many things in Champaign County, the courthouse is plagued with problems. Specifically, the…read morecircuit clerk and her staff are unable or unwilling to provide timely and competent services. Filings are often delayed for several days and/or returned for invalid reasons. The delays make it hard to get things timely filed.

3 stars = 60% barely pass. I came here to ask the county clerk some questions about a civil lawsuit…read moreI intend to file. It looked as if the guards were non-verbally communicating with body language when I passed through the metal detectors. I have read both pick up artists books by Mystery. I have read The Game and Rules to the Game by Neil Strauss. I also paid $1000 for the Annihilation Method material Neil Strauss created. I have consumed and digested about 80% of it thus far. It consists of Books, DVD's, and audio seminars. I'm aware when people are winging for each other. The material isn't only for romantic relationships but rather for all forms of communication. Anyways I didn't have any metal on me. I put what metal I had in the tote on the conveyor belt. The second, tall guard, wanded me. I turned around to look at the brand of the metal detector. It was a Garrett. I asked him when the last time it was calibrated by using the specific manufacture and model name. All scientific instruments have to be frequently calibrated to be admissible in court. He told me that information was above his pay grade. I looked him dead in the face and said nothing is above your pay grade if you're willing to learn, that's just an excuse. He broke eye contact in an insecure manner. His saccades were incongruent with what he was saying. His pupils were very tiny. Most places now use thermal imaging cameras and communication devices to alert the guards if a person has a weapon. It is my opinion their behavior was meant to be harassing and to force compliance. I recommend everyone read the 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene. Books on NLP will also help a person recognize when they are being lied to and the method to these guards madness. I hope the guards learn to be more respectful. They deserve to have the proprietary knowledge above their pay grade for the sake of our community members. I'm going to go back sometime to write down the make and model of the metal detector. I intend to file a complaint to Garret. Hopefully the courthouse gets charged a hefty 5 figure maintenance fee to make sure the metal detectors are functioning properly for the sake of our community members. Also to make sure our tax dollars are being used properly in accordance with the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Act. We know what is going on and we will NOT tolerate it. We will use science to defend ourselves from tyrannical authority if necessary. It helps I did biochemistry scientific research in my undergraduate. Y'all should see my resume. I bet the authorities there couldn't even pronounce the makes and models of the instruments I've listed on my resume that I'm proficient with. Have a nice day and thank you for reading. May the community be a better, safer, and more just place.

I loved how cool it was too learn about the history, very cool place , friendly staffread more

Review Visit: May 12th, 2015…read more "You can't handle the truth!" Here's the truth. My friend and I always saw the sign for the Mt. Pulaski Courthouse whenever we would drive down to Springfield or St. Louis to go exploring. It just happened on this day, we decided to make the small detour to check it out. Not too surprisingly that when we arrived late in the afternoon, the courthouse was closed for the day. All we got to do was enjoy the beautiful weather while checking out the grounds around the courthouse and looking at the courthouse itself. It was fun to roam the grounds and see the relics they had out for display/viewing. Check out the links below to have a history lesson on the courthouse and area itself. Maybe one day I will get to go back and see the inside instead of peeking through the windows from afar.

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.

I visited this office today for copies of marriage and birth certificates. Sarah was very helpful…read morewith the process. She was thorough and knew exactly what she was doing. This was an interesting trip and made easier because of her.

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.