Circuit Court of Cook County Document Filing Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 proposed order setting the hearing date.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Default motion

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

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

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Applies to

Proposed order

A proposed order dismissing the entire case must state that all future dates are stricken.

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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Applies to

Motion

A motion for a protective order must state the privacy interest and why protection is necessary, supported by affidavit.

The motion(s) must recite the privacy interest involved, and why a protective order is necessary. This should be supported by affidavit.

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Applies to

Case management conference

Counsel authorized to commit to scheduling orders must appear at the case management conference prepared to address the listed subjects.

Counsel with authority to commit to all scheduling orders must appear at the Case Management Conference and be prepared to inform the Court regarding the following (but not limited to): • Service of process upon each defendant, • Nature of the litigation, • Status of the pleadings • Any pending or contemplated motions, and • All contemplated or completed discovery.

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Applies to

Motion for alias summons

Must include

proposed order

An alias-summons movant must email chambers the clerk-file-stamped copy and a proposed order.

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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Applies to

Motion

A request to appear remotely must be made orally in court or by written motion at least two days before the next court date, with proper notice to opposing parties.

Requests to appear remotely shall be made either orally while appearing for court or by filing a written motion in at least two (2) days in advance of the next court date with proper notice of motion sent to the opposing parties.

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Applies to

Dispositive motion

A dispositive motion with more than three exhibits must include a hyperlink to each exhibit.

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

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Applies to

Settlement conference

Clients must attend settlement conferences unless excused, and counsel is expected to have settlement authority and to attempt resolution beforehand; failure to appear or participate in good faith may result in sanctions or other consequences.

d. Counsel is expected to have authority to settle the case. Client(s) must be present for the settlement conference unless excused by the Court. Counsel is expected to have attempted to reach a settlement or agreement on outstanding issues prior to the conference with the Court. Failure to appear at a settlement conference may result in a dismissal for want of prosecution, default, or the entry of any other appropriate sanction. Failure to participate in good faith at the settlement conference may result in an award of sanctions against the offending party and/or counsel.

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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.

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Applies to

Proposed order

The proposed order must clarify that it does not itself authorize sealed filing and that parties submitting designated confidential material must follow the court’s sealing rules.

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.

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Applies to

Emergency motion

An emergency motion, including a TRO motion, must have a separate first-page paragraph describing the emergency.

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.

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Applies to

Order for voluntary dismissal

An order for voluntary dismissal must bear the signatures of all parties and/or their counsel.

Orders for Voluntary Dismissal MUST contain the signature of all parties and/or their counsel.

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Applies to

Default judgment

Must include

certificate of service

A motion for default must include the listed file-stamped documents, summons materials, service certification or affidavit, docket-check certificate, and—when the defaulting party is an individual—a military affidavit.

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.

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Applies to

Settlement conference memorandum

Each party must email and exchange a brief settlement memorandum at least 14 days before the conference, covering the claims, defenses, and most recent settlement demand and offer; noncompliance may result in the conference date being stricken.

c. 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.

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Applies to

Trial materials

Separate trial materials must include a statement detailing the parties’ good-faith efforts to agree on a joint submission.

To the extent separate trial materials are submitted, they must be accompanied by a statement detailing the good faith efforts of the parties to agree on a joint submission.

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Applies to

Brief

A party seeking to file a brief over the page limit must obtain leave of Court before submitting it.

All parties seeking to file a brief exceeding the page limit must first obtain leave of the Court, prior to submitting said brief.

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Applies to

Complaint

Each complaint count must independently state specific factual allegations relevant to the elements of that claim; 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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Applies to

Proposed order

The proposed protective order must state that it does not apply to court orders.

The motion(s) must state in the text of the order that the protective order will not apply to Court orders.

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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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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).

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

file stamped copies with a proposed order sent to the Court’s email

file stamped copies with a proposed order sent to the Court’s email

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

caption, case number

Notices of motion, motions, and orders must include a full caption with all party names, case number, and calendar number.

All notices of motion, motions, and orders submitted for the Court’s review must include a full caption containing the names of all parties, the case number, and the calendar number.

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Applies to

Status report

Status reports must include general case status, discovery status and completion estimate, pending motions, and proposed future status dates.

The report should include any pertinent information about the case, such as a general status of the case, the status of discovery, an estimate of when that discovery will be completed, and any motions that are pending before the Court. The report shall also include proposed dates for further status.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

with a proposed order and all applicable proof of service and confirmation of service

with a proposed order and all applicable proof of service and confirmation of service

CRITICAL

Applies to

Default motion

Must include

certificate of service

Default motions must include an e-filed Affidavit of Service and prove-up documents.

Motions for Default must be accompanied by an e-filed Affidavit of Service. Prove-up documents of damages must be provided to the Court for a default to be entered.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for order approving sale

Motions for order approving sale seeking a personal deficiency where the defendant has not filed an appearance must include proof of service on the defendant, a copy of the Complaint, a copy of the Judgment of Foreclosure Order, and a BPO/recent appraisal.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTIONS FOR ORDER APPROVING SALE WHERE PLAINTIFF IS SEEKING A PERSONAL DEFICIENCY AND THE DEFENDANT HAS NOT FILED AN APPEARANCE: • 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.

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Applies to

Status report

Must include

caption, case number

For initial case management, parties must file and submit a status report (joint or individual) via the Calendar 52 email no later than 7 days before the court date, with the caption and case number in the subject line.

If your case has been set for an initial case management conference, your case will not be heard on that date either remotely or in person. Instead, parties are required to file and submit either: (a) a joint written status report agreed upon by all of the parties, or (b) each party may submit its own status report. The status reports shall be sent to the Calendar 52 email address, ccc.mfmlcalendar52@cookcountyil.gov, no later than seven (7) days prior to the court date with the case caption and case number in the email’s subject line.

CRITICALCivil cases

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).

CRITICAL

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 ***

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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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Emergency motions must be marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' and include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency.

the motion is properly marked as an "EMERGENCY MOTION" and includes a sufficient factual basis clearly stating the nature of the emergency

CRITICALCivil cases

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 pertinent provisions of the contract regarding interest, late fees, attorney fees, etc.

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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 personal knowledge, attached documents, or both. The affidavit shall explain how the affiant knows the facts.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Routine motion

Must include

proposed order

All routine motions must include a proposed order.

All routine motions must include a proposed order.

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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.

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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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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 business records attached.

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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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Applies to

Motion to compel

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 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 attorney’s efforts will result in the motion being stricken.

CRITICAL

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.

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Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must state a verifiable emergency basis.

Emergency motions must set forth a verifiable EMERGENCY.

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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).

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Applies to

Motion to transfer venue

Must include

proposed order

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Applies to

Settlement memo

Settlement memo must include the nature of the case, brief factual summary, outstanding legal issues, procedural history, and settlement position, submitted via email three business days before the conference.

At least three (3) business days prior to the settlement conference, parties shall submit via e-mail, a 2-3 page settlement memo including: a. Nature of the case and brief factual summary; b. Outstanding legal issues and procedural history; and c. Settlement position.

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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.

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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.

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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 an emergency motion or TRO with the law clerk.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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”

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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.

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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 abbreviated title of the pleading or brief. E.g., “19CH12345 Pl.’s Compl.”

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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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Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

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

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

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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.

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Petition for letters of administration

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 publication, final report, will (if testate), 14-day notice (if testate), proposed order of discharge.

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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.

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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.

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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: “Created by or with the assistance of AI.” There is an ethical obligation not to submit “hallucination” case citations to this Court.

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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.

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Applies to

TRO motion

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.

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.

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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.

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Applies to

Pleading

Pleadings must contain the Clerk's stamp showing prior electronic filing.

All pleadings submitted to the Court must contain the Clerk's stamp showing previous electronic filing

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Applies to

Emergency motion to appoint receiver

Emergency motions to appoint a receiver or mortgagee in possession require a verified petition with factual allegations of 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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Applies to

Pre trial submission

Pre-trial submissions must include specified joint statements, exhibit binders, witness lists, Rule 237 and 213 materials, and motions in limine.

Following exchange, the parties shall confer and submit pre-trial submissions to the Court consisting of the following: i. A joint short statement of the nature of the case; ii. A joint statement and stipulation to facts, if any; iii. A separate physical and digital/electronic binder from each party with an exhibit list and exhibits for that party. iv. A list of each party's witnesses; v. A statement of disputes, if any, regarding requests to produce individuals or other items at trial, per Illinois Supreme Court Rule 237; vi. A copy of all applicable Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213 disclosures, if opinion witnesses are to be presented; vii. Motions in limine with any supporting memoranda.

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Applies to

Dispositive motion

Must include

exhibit list

Dispositive motions must include the order striking the case from case management as an exhibit and state compliance with the timeline.

i. The order striking the case from case management (4331) shall be included as an exhibit to all dispositive motions and a statement shall be made in the filed motion that the motion complies with this timeline.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders in surplus cases must include specific language about notifying the mortgagor of surplus funds.

In case of surplus, proposed orders must include the following language: 1. "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 Turnover of Surplus Funds. A copy of the current petition form shall be included in the mailing."

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Applies to

Receiver bond

Receiver bond must be issued by court-approved surety, include raised seal, receiver's signature, and judge's signature block; signed by Judge Pedersen and not filed in Room 802.

A receiver bond must be issued by a court-approved surety and executed in compliance with all applicable court rules. The bond must have a raised seal, the receiver's signature, and a signature block for the judge. The bond must be signed by Judge Pedersen and should not be filed in Room 802. After the bond is entered, the court clerk will file and enter the bond, and place a copy in the court file.

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Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Every discovery motion must incorporate the Rule 201(k) statement that counsel responsible for trial, after personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve differences, could not reach an accord or that opposing counsel was unavailable.

1. Compliance with discovery requests must strictly conform to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k), which provides that "(e)very 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

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Applies to

Exhibit list

Exhibit lists must specify exhibit number, Bates label, date, name/title, type, and stipulation status, and objections.

The parties shall include an exhibit list outlining for each of their intended exhibits: the exhibit number, Bates label (if any), exhibit date, exhibit name/title, exhibit type, and whether presented as "stipulated." If an objection exists (include nature of objection). Note: when there is no objection to an exhibit, the exhibit should be listed and marked as "stipulated into evidence."

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Applies to

Motion

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

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

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Applies to

Case management order

Submit the Court's case management order form with proposed orders for each case management conference; the form must include the Court's Zoom information.

A form version of this order is available on the Court's webpage and shall be submitted with the proposed orders for each case management conference held. These forms must include the Court's Zoom information.

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Applies to

Judgment of foreclosure courtesy copy packet

Courtesy copy packets for Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale motions must include notice of motion, complaint with exhibits, assignments, certificate of service, and military affidavit.

The Court requires that courtesy copy packets including a Motion for Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale shall include the following: 1. Notice of Motion. 2. Complaint, with all exhibits including Mortgage(s) and Note(s). 3. Assignments and merger/successor documents, if any. 4. Certificate of Service of Process, with proof of service on all defendants. 5. Military Affidavit (as required by the Service-Member's Civil Relief Act).

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Applies to

All documents

All documents submitted for the Court's consideration must bear a stamp showing they were filed with the Clerk.

All documents a movant wishes the Court to consider in adjudicating any matter before it must bear a stamp demonstrating that the original document was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

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Applies to

Affidavit

A party seeking discovery before responding must provide a Rule 191(b)-compliant affidavit on the presentment day; failure to do so may waive all discovery prior to a response.

A party seeking discovery before responding must provide on the presentment day an affidavit in strict compliance with Rule 191(b). Failure to do so may waive all discovery prior to a response.

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Applies to

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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Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be listed with number, title, and whether an objection exists.

The parties shall include a list outlining for each motion in limine presented: the number, title, and whether an objection exists.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Do not pre-check any boxes in proposed orders.

DO NOT "pre-check" any boxes in proposed orders as the Court's ruling may differ from the "pre-checked" box.

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Applies to

Memorandum of judgment

provided the plaintiff submits a stamped copy of the confirmation of sale.

provided the plaintiff submits a stamped copy of the confirmation of sale.

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Applies to

Emergency motion to stay possession

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

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

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Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency Motions must include the prior order from which relief is sought, along with the Judgment of Foreclosure if applicable.

Emergency Motions must include the prior order from which relief is being sought along with the Judgment of Foreclosure, if applicable.

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Applies to

In personam deficiency

The Court will deny an in personam deficiency if a compliant BPO/appraisal is not provided to all parties before the hearing and included in courtesy copies.

The Court will not grant an in personam deficiency if a BPO or appraisal in compliance with this order is not provided to all parties prior to hearing and included in the courtesy copies.

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Applies to

Appearance

Parties must file an appearance before appearing; only a petition to intervene is excepted.

No party may appear without having previously filed an appearance (Ill. S. Ct. Rule 13(c); Cir. Ct. R. 1.4(a)); the only exception is for a petition to intervene.

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Applies to

Motion to appoint receiver

Motions to appoint a receiver require the complaint, mortgage, note, proposed receiver, resume and fee schedule, proof of service, and completed proposed form order.

Motions to appoint a receiver will be heard only if the movant provides: i. The complaint, mortgage, and note ii. A proposed receiver iii. Proposed receivers' current resume and fee schedule iv. Proof of service meeting all statutory requirements v. A completed proposed form order

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Applies to

Exhibits

Exhibits must be tabbed by the number the offering party will use at trial.

The exhibits shall be listed and tabbed by number that the party offering it intends to use at trial.

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Applies to

Motion seeking property preservation fees

Plaintiffs seeking property preservation fees must provide a breakdown, invoices, and proof of payment; failure results in striking or a 30-60 day continuance.

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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Applies to

Motion to approve judicial sale

Third-party bidder motions to approve judicial sale must include all required documents; failure to do so is grounds for denial.

Motions seeking approval of a judicial sale filed by third-party bidders must comply with the same requirements of motions filed by Plaintiffs and include all required documents. Failure to provide any of the required documents is grounds for denial of the motion.

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Applies to

Discovery motion

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).

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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Applies to

Appearance

Attorneys and self-represented litigants with email must include an email address on appearances and all pleadings/briefs for service under Rule 131(d); those without email may call the Court.

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 conformance 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 conformation with Rule 131 (d). If email is not available for any litigant, any party may call the Court at the phone number listed for further instructions on how to proceed.

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Applies to

Order for deposit

An Order for deposit involving an unknown heir must include specific language barring withdrawals without further court order.

If the deposit, or a portion of the deposit, is to be made on an Order Declaring Heirship finding an unknown heir, then the Order for deposit shall also provide that "no withdrawals from the State Treasurer shall be made for the share of the unknown heir without further order of this Court" as the power to ascertain and declare a decedent's heirship is subject to determination of the Court under 755 ILCS 5/5-3.

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Applies to

Motion

Before depositing unclaimed funds, the estate attorney must file a motion seeking leave, with proof of notice to all interested persons and information about the missing heir.

Before reporting to the State Treasurer, the estate attorney shall file and present a motion before the Court seeking leave to deposit the unclaimed funds with the State Treasurer with proof of notice to all interested persons. The estate attorney shall provide the Court and Treasurer with information, if known, about the missing or recalcitrant heir or legatee including date of birth, date of death, alias or other names used and their last known address.

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Applies to

Claim order

Orders regarding claims must include the CLASS and AMOUNT of the claim.

For any order regarding claims, please ensure the CLASS and the AMOUNT of the claim are included on the order.

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Applies to

Motion

Emergency motions must be marked "EMERGENCY MOTION" and include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency and all supporting documents in hard copy paper form.

A hard copy of the motion marked "EMERGENCY MOTION", which shall include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency and all supporting documents in hard copy paper form

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Applies to

Agreed order

The Court will not accept agreed orders that change a hearing date on motions or trials.

The Court will not accept "agreed" orders changing a hearing date on motions or trials.

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Applies to

Agreed order

Proposed agreed orders must include a copy of the Court's previous order and a copy of an e-filed status report.

All proposed agreed orders shall include a copy of the Court's previous order and a copy of an e-filed status report.

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Applies to

Discovery motion

Discovery motions must include a factual statement of counsel's Rule 201(k) efforts; failure to include it is grounds for striking the motion.

Such motions must also contain a factual statement as to the efforts undertaken by counsel pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 201(k). Failure of moving counsel to include the Rule 201(k) factual statement constitutes grounds for striking the motion.

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Applies to

All relevant documents

Attorneys must provide paper copies of all relevant documents to the Court on the hearing date because clerk files are no longer kept in the courtroom.

Be advised there are no longer clerk files in the courtroom. Attorneys must provide paper copies of all relevant documents to the Court on the date of hearing.

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Applies to

Closing documents

Must include

proposed order

For estate closings, required documents include the original petition, order declaring heirship, copy of the will, proof of publication, proof of notice, receipts, vouchers, final report, and a proposed order of discharge; failing to provide them may result in the case being continued.

For closings, these documents shall include but are not limited to the original petition, order declaring heirship, copy of the will, proof of publication, proof of notice, receipts, vouchers, final report, and a proposed order of discharge. Failure to provide these documents may result in your case being continued.

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Applies to

Check in materials

Counsel must check in with the court clerk upon arrival and present the last order or motion setting the date and all other relevant paperwork.

Please check in with the court clerk when you arrive in order to have your matter called. When checking in, please present the clerk with the last order or motion setting the date along with all other relevant paperwork.

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Applies to

Discovery motion

Discovery motions must be accompanied by a copy of the most recent discovery or case management order entered in the case.

Motions concerning discovery issues shall be accompanied by a copy of the most recent discovery or case management order entered in the case.

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Applies to

Opening documents

Must include

proposed order

Attorneys for the estate must provide all Probate Act documentation in efiled paper form; for openings this includes the original petition, affidavit of heirship, copy of the will, proof of notice, proposed orders and bond.

Attorneys for the estate shall provide all relevant documentation required by the Probate Act in efiled paper form. For openings, these documents shall include but are not limited to the original petition, affidavit of heirship, copy of the will, proof of notice, proposed orders and bond.

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Applies to

Motion for order approving sale

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

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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. Cook. Co., R 1.4(a).

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Applies to

Motion to withdraw

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

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).

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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Applies to

Petition for guardianship

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.

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.

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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.

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Applies to

Motion

Counsel must present an attorney's certificate/affidavit dated no more than 10 days before the motion date, certifying the court file and clerk's computer were checked for the defendant's appearance and answer.

An attorney's certificate/affidavit, signed by counsel and dated no more than Ten (10) days before the date selected to present the motion, certifying that both the court file and the clerk's computer have been checked for defendant's appearance and answer;

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Applies to

Motion

When defaulting an individual, counsel must present a military affidavit certifying the defendant is not in military service.

If defaulting an individual, the attorney must present a military affidavit, i.e., an affidavit that certifies defendant is not in military service.

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Applies to

Default judgment

For liquidated damages actions, default judgment is entered upon presentation of a verified complaint with exhibits or an affidavit establishing the judgment amount, an affidavit of costs, and, if applicable, an affidavit for attorneys' fees.

In actions seeking recovery of liquidated damages, the court will enter a default judgment upon presentation of the following documents: 3.3.1. A copy of the verified complaint with exhibits, or an affidavit by the moving party establishing the judgment amount; 3.3.2. An affidavit detailing the costs of the suit; and 3.3.3. An affidavit for attorneys'

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Applies to

Motion

Before or at the default motion hearing, the movant must deliver to the court a clerk-stamped notice of motion and motion, a file-stamped copy of the Complaint, and a copy of the summons with sheriff's return showing service.

At or prior to the hearing on the motion for default, the following documents must be delivered to the court: A clerk-stamped copy of the notice of motion and motion; A file stamped copy of the Complaint; A copy of summons with the sheriff's return showing service;

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Applies to

Brief

Citations in briefs must follow Illinois Supreme Court Rule 6 and include accurate pinpoint citations where appropriate.

Citations shall adhere to the requirements of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 6, as amended May 31, 2011. Accurate pinpoint citations shall be included where appropriate.

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Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must include a separate paragraph detailing the emergency nature, or they will not be scheduled before the next regular hearing.

All Emergency Motions must contain a separately designated paragraph, ideally on the first page, which details the emergency nature of the motion. ... Unless otherwise ordered by the court, any Emergency Motion that fails to set forth an emergency basis will NOT be scheduled for hearing before the next regularly scheduled court date.

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Applies to

Tro motion

TRO motions must be accompanied by a verified complaint.

In addition, TRO Motions must be accompanied by a Verified Complaint.

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Applies to

Appearance

Parties and attorneys must file an appearance before appearing before the Judge unless the Judge allows otherwise.

Each party and/or attorney must have an appearance on file prior to appearing before the Judge, unless otherwise allowed by the Judge. See Illinois Supreme Court Rule 13 (c)(1).

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Applies to

Agreed order

All agreed orders must bear the heading 'AGREED ORDER SUBMITTED BY ELECTRONIC MEANS'.

ALL Agreed Orders shall bear the heading: "AGREED ORDER SUBMITTED BY ELECTRONIC MEANS";

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Applies to

Agreed order

Must include

caption

The party submitting a proposed agreed order must include all counsel and self-represented litigants as email recipients.

The party submitting the proposed agreed order shall include all counsel of record and all self-represented litigants as recipients of the email;

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Applies to

Agreed order

Must include

caption

ALL Agreed Orders shall contain, when feasible, the electronic signature of all counsel of record and self-represented litigants in the cause;

ALL Agreed Orders shall contain, when feasible, the electronic signature of all counsel of record and self-represented litigants in the cause;

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Applies to

Agreed order

Must include

caption

All agreed orders must contain the email address and contact telephone number of each counsel of record and self-represented litigant.

ALL Agreed Orders shall contain the email address and contact telephone number of each counsel of record and self-represented litigant in the cause;

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Applies to

Motion

Motion packet must include the complaint with all exhibits including Mortgage(s) and Note(s).

The complaint, with all exhibits including Mortgage(s) and Note(s);

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Applies to

Pleading

Must include

caption, case number

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

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

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Applies to

Courtesy copy email

Case numbers in email must be formatted as '26-CH-00000' with specific placeholder and punctuation rules.

(2) Please format case numbers exactly as 26-CH-00000, so that emails can easily be searched and located in the Court's inbox. Case numbers should include a "0" placeholder for a digit without a numerical value, the "20" in the year should be omitted, and the "CH" should be set apart by hyphens.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted as a separate, clearly titled PDF attachment, with all proposed orders in one PDF.

attached. (7) Proposed orders shall be attached as a separate PDF attachment in the same courtesy copy email clearly titled "Proposed Order(s)." Multiple proposed orders should all be submitted together in ONE PDF

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Applies to

Motion for leave to amend

A motion for leave to amend or to file a third-party claim 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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Applies to

Routine motion

Must include

proposed order

Routine motions may be submitted for entry outside the Court's regular calls. The following motions are considered routine and may be submitted with a proposed order for entry off call: (1) Motion to appoint a special process server; (2) Motion to voluntarily dismiss a case in its entirety; (3) Receiver's bond; and (4) Agreed orders may be presented in court or off call if accompanied by a stipulation and signed by all parties' or their attorneys.

Routine motions may be submitted for entry outside the Court's regular calls. The following motions are considered routine and may be submitted with a proposed order for entry off call: (1) Motion to appoint a special process server; (2) Motion to voluntarily dismiss a case in its entirety; (3) Receiver's bond; and (4) Agreed orders may be presented in court or off call if accompanied by a stipulation and signed by all parties' or their attorneys.

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Applies to

Courtesy copy

Courtesy copies must be legible; failure may result in striking, no action, denial, or continuation. This includes pro se handwritten motions.

All courtesy copy submissions presented to the court that were filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court "shall be legibly written, typewritten, printed, or otherwise prepared." Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 10(b); Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 131(a). Failure to submit legible courtesy copies may result in the Court striking the courtesy copies, not taking action on the scheduled matter, denial of the motion(s), or continuation of the matter to a new date subject to the Court's availability. This includes handwritten motions presented by *pro se* litigants.

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Applies to

Special process server order

Each separate special process server order must be filed in the case record when multiple orders were used for service.

If service of process on multiple defendants was effectuated pursuant to separate orders entered by the Supervising Judge across multiple three month periods for which the same or different special process servers for the law firm were appointed, each such order signed by the Supervising Judge shall be filed in the record of the case so the Court may determine if the special process server had authority to serve each specific defendant with process on the date service was sworn to have been accomplished.

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Applies to

Notice of motion

Plaintiff must notice up all judgment motions simultaneously.

Plaintiff shall notice up **ALL** judgment motions (*inter alia*, motions to dismiss unknown parties or other defendants, default, summary judgment, judgment of foreclosure, appoint selling officer, reformation of mortgage or deed) **simultaneously**.

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Applies to

Special process server order

Orders entered by the Supervising Judge pursuant to General Administrative Order No. 2007-03 and prior to the enactment of Public Act 103-0671 amending Section 2-202 appointing a designated special process server for a particular law firm during the three month period of time that service of process was effectuated on any defendant shall be filed into the record of each case where service by such means was accomplished.

Orders entered by the Supervising Judge pursuant to General Administrative Order No. 2007-03 and prior to the enactment of Public Act 103-0671 amending Section 2-202 appointing a designated special process server for a particular law firm during the three month period of time that service of process was effectuated on any defendant shall be filed into the record of each case where service by such means was accomplished.

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Applies to

Court document

All documents submitted for the Court's consideration must bear a stamp showing the original was filed, and all pleadings and motions must be signed per Illinois Supreme Court 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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Applies to

Service notice

All service notices must include the address, telephone number, and email address 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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Applies to

Motion to voluntarily dismiss full payoff

Motions to voluntarily dismiss due to full payoff must be accompanied by an order dismissing the case with prejudice.

Motions to voluntarily dismiss a case in its entirety due to a full pay off shall be accompanied with an order dismissing the case WITH prejudice.

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Applies to

Summons

All summonses must include the Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program informational sheet in English and Spanish.

(1) All summonses shall include the Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program informational sheet in English and Spanish;

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Applies to

Special representative

If the mortgagor is deceased, the plaintiff must have a special representative appointed per statute and court rules.

If the mortgagor(s) is/are deceased, then the plaintiff shall have a special representative appointed in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1501, Illinois Supreme Court Rule 113(i), and General Administrative Order No. 2015-02.

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Applies to

Motion

Motions to reform a legal description must comply with General Administrative Order No. 2016-03 and clearly 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 shall 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; (iii) The reason the legal description is different or was incorrect, as appropriate; and (iv) Evidentiary support for the change.

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Applies to

Courtesy copy email

The email body must include the case number, court date, and brief description of the motion.

(3) The body of the email shall include the case number, court date, and a brief description of the motion being presented (e.g., Attached are courtesy copies for the March 23, 2026, hearing in 26-CH-00000 (PNC v. Martin) up on Case Management/Judgment Motions/Order Approving Sale/Status on ______/Plaintiff's or Defendant's Motion to ______/etc.).

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Applies to

Proposed order

When a proposed order withdraws, continues, or strikes a motion, both the order and the email must include the original motion date and time.

In the event Plaintiff chooses not to proceed on a motion noticed before the Court and Plaintiff or Plaintiff's counsel submits to the Court in lieu of 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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Applies to

Motion

Motion packet must include assignments and merger/successor documents, if any.

Assignments and merger/successor documents, if any;

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Applies to

Judgment of foreclosure order

Foreclosure judgment orders must itemize fees, costs, principal, interest, etc., and provide a breakdown.

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 shall still be listed; however, that amount shall be broken down into its component parts.

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Applies to

Judgment of foreclosure order

Incomplete breakdowns in foreclosure judgment orders are unacceptable; noncompliant orders will not be entered.

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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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must include specific language about surplus funds.

In the case a surplus of funds results from the judicial sale of the subject property, proposed orders shall include the following language: (1) "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 Turnover of Surplus Funds. A copy of the current petition form shall be included in the mailing." AND (2) "The Selling Officer shall immediately turn over the surplus funds to the Clerk of the Court."

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Applies to

Case management order

A form version of the case management order must be submitted with proposed orders for each case management conference.

A form version of this order is available on the Court's webpage and shall be submitted with the proposed orders for each case management conference held.

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Applies to

Proposed order

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

All proposed orders shall include the Court's contact and Zoom information.

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Applies to

Courtesy copy email

The email subject line must contain only the case number, case name, and court date (or 'off call' for routine motions).

(1) The subject line of the email shall include only the case number, the case name, and the court date (e.g., 26-CH-00000 PNC v. Martin 3/23/2026). For routine motions, please indicate "off call" instead of the court date.

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Applies to

Emergency motion

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

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

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Applies to

Loss mitigation affidavit

Loss mitigation affidavits under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 114 must be dated no earlier than 6 months prior to the presentment date.

Loss Mitigation Affidavit pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 114 (if applicable) dated no earlier than 6 months prior to the presentment date;

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of service

Motion packet must include Certificate of Service of Process with proof of service on all defendants.

Certificate of Service of Process, with proof of service on all defendants;

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Applies to

Motion

If a defendant is served by publication, the motion packet must include a certificate of publication, skip trace, and affidavit of publication.

If a defendant is served by publication: a certificate of publication, skip trace, and affidavit of publication for that defendant pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-206 and 735 ILCS 5/15-1502(c).

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Applies to

Motion to appoint receiver

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

Motions to appoint a receiver must include the complaint, motion with photos, affidavit, three proposed receivers, CVs, fee schedules, proof of service, proof of 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) A copy of an affidavit or other sworn pleading in support of the motion pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1706(a); (4) Three proposed receivers; (5) Proposed receivers’ *curricula vitae* and fee schedules; (6) Proof of service of process of the complaint meeting all statutory requirements (if the mortgagor has been served with the complaint); (7) 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 (8) A proposed order.

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Applies to

Motion

Receivers must obtain court authorization by motion before engaging a licensed Illinois real estate broker, and sales contracts and escrow disbursements require court approval.

(l) Receivers shall not have the power to engage a real estate broker to market and sell the subject property, unless specifically authorized to do so by the Court. If a receiver seeks to sell the subject property, the receiver shall present the Court with a motion to authorize the receiver to engage a licensed Illinois real estate broker to list and market the subject property and any future contract for the sale of the property will be subject to Court's approval prior to entry into the contract. Accordingly, in the event the receiver wishes to approve a sales contract prior to the receiver entering into a contract for the sale of the subject property, the receiver shall present the same for approval to the Court via motion and all parties shall have an opportunity to object to the proposed contract. Upon approval of such a contract by the Court, the receiver shall be authorized to execute a "soft closing" on the property, after which, the receiver shall then bring a final motion to approve all disbursements from escrow. No funds from the closing shall be disbursed without the Court's approval.

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Applies to

Affidavit of attorney fees

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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Applies to

Affidavit

Affidavits under Illinois Supreme Court Rules 113 and/or 191 must be dated no earlier than 6 months prior to the presentment date and attach all appropriate documents required by law.

Affidavits pursuant Illinois Supreme Court Rule 113 and/or 191 attaching all appropriate documents required by law dated no earlier than 6 months prior to the presentment date;

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Applies to

Loss mitigation affidavit

All pertinent facts and supporting evidence must be incorporated within the loss mitigation affidavit itself, not attached as exhibits.

All pertinent facts and supporting evidence shall be incorporated within this affidavit itself and shall not be attached as an exhibit to the affidavit.

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Applies to

Motion

Requests for a sealed-bid auction must be presented by separate motion.

All requests for a sealed-bid auction shall be presented by separate motion.

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Applies to

Notice of motion

Motions for entry of judgment of foreclosure and sale in default cases must be noticed for the Court's 10:30 AM default call.

Motions for Entry of Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale in which no appearance or answer was filed or in which the only appearance or answer filed was by the United States of America, a special representative, or any other defendant(s) not contesting the entry of judgment shall be noticed for the Court's 10:30 AM default call.

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Applies to

Notice of motion

All notices of motion and notices of initial case management must include all four pages of the Zoom instructions in English and Spanish.

(2) All notices of motion and notices of initial case management shall include a copy of all four pages of the required Zoom instructions in English and Spanish.

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Applies to

Motion

When seeking immediate possession, the movant must provide a vacancy affidavit or affidavit of abandonment dated no more than 6 months prior and photographs showing vacancy.

If a party seeks immediate possession, the movant SHALL **also** provide a copy of:1. (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; and 2. (i) The Court granting a plaintiff a shortened redemption period at the judgment stage of the case will NOT automatically entitle that plaintiff to immediate possession of the subject property following entry of the order approving sale. The plaintiff will need to once again establish at the order approving sale stage via a vacancy affidavit or affidavit of abandonment dated no more than 6 months prior to the hearing that the property continues to be vacant/abandoned. 3. (2) Photographs of the property attached to the vacancy affidavit or affidavit of abandonment demonstrating that the property is in fact vacant and/or abandoned.

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Applies to

Affidavit

The Rule 113/191 affidavit must not include proof of attorneys' fees and costs; a separate affidavit must be submitted.

This affidavit shall not include proof of attorneys' fees and cost as a separate Affidavit of Attorney Fees and Costs, if sought, shall be submitted pursuant to § VX(a)(12) infra;

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Applies to

Motion

(i) Citations shall be to official reporters only and shall comply with the most recent edition of “The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.”

(i) Citations shall be to official reporters only and shall comply with the most recent edition of “The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.”

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Applies to

Motion to reinstate

A motion to reinstate after a bankruptcy-related dismissal must attach proof of leave from the automatic stay or other evidence of bankruptcy resolution.

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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Applies to

Proposed case management order

All proposed case management orders must include an 'other' line.

All proposed case management orders shall have an "other" line so that the Court may fill in additional items ordered into the form order following the hearing.

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Applies to

Motion

Motion packet must include all judgment motions (default, dismiss unknown parties, entry of judgment of foreclosure and sale, appoint selling officer, shorten redemption, reform deed or mortgage, etc.).

All Judgment Motions (default, dismiss unknown parties, entry of judgment of foreclosure and sale, appoint selling officer, shorten redemption, reform deed or mortgage, etc.);

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Applies to

Order

Orders granting service by special order must specify the persons/entities to be served, the methods of service, and the addresses for service.

(b) Orders granting motion for service by special order of court shall include the person(s) or entity(ies) upon whom service of process by the alternative means is permitted, the methods by which such service of process shall be effectuated, and the address(es) where such service of process shall be made.

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Applies to

Consent judgment

Consent judgment orders must include recitation of 30 days' notice and no objections.

Orders of consent judgment of foreclosure shall include a recitation that 30 days’ notice has been given to all parties to object prior to the order’s entry and that no objections to the order’s entry were filed.

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Applies to

Motion

Plaintiffs seeking a default judgment of foreclosure or order approving sale where service was over two years ago must represent that the service address is current and the mortgagor is not deceased.

Any plaintiff that is seeking a default judgment of foreclosure or an order approving sale, where service was had on the mortgagor(s) over two years ago, and the mortgagor(s) has/have not filed an appearance shall represent in the body of the motion itself, in an affidavit attached to the motion as an exhibit, or in a statement as an officer of the court in open court that the address whereupon service was effectuated is still the mortgagor(s) current address and the mortgagor(s) is not deceased.

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Applies to

Motion

Motions for service by special order of court must be accompanied by an affidavit detailing the investigation made and why service is impractical.

(a) All motions for service by special order of court pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-203.1 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 under items (1) and (2) of subsections (a) of Section 2-203, 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.

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Applies to

Motion to compel discovery

Must include

certificate of conference

Motions to compel discovery must include a statement that after personal consultation the parties were unable to resolve their differences.

Accordingly, motions seeking to compel discovery shall “include a statement that after personal consultation the parties were unable to resolve their differences.”

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Applies to

Motion

Citations to sources must be placed in the body of the motion or brief, not as endnotes.

(2) Citations to sources within the body a motion or brief shall be in the body of the text and shall not be as an endnote.

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Applies to

Proposed case management order

Do not pre-check any boxes in proposed case management orders.

DO NOT "pre-check" any boxes in proposed orders as the Court's ruling may differ from the "pre-checked" box.

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Applies to

Motion for alias summons

A motion for an 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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Applies to

Motion packet

The Notice of Motion or continuance order must always be the first page of the PDF packet.

(i) The Notice of Motion or continuance order should ALWAYS be the first page of this PDF packet and should never be separately attached.

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Applies to

Motion

Motion packet must include the order striking the case from case management.

Order striking the case from case management;

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Applies to

Military affidavit

Military affidavits must be dated no earlier than 6 months prior to the presentment date for each living human defendant.

Military Affidavit(s) (as required by the Service-Member's Civil Relief Act) dated no earlier than 6 months prior to the presentment date for each living human defendant;

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Applies to

Motion

Citations must be to Lexis Nexis; if a source is not available there, a copy must be attached to the motion or brief.

(3) Citations shall only be to Lexis Nexis. The Court does not have access to Westlaw or many secondary sources such as treatises. If a party wishes to cite authority that is not found on Lexis, that party shall attach a copy of that authority to their motion or brief.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed judgment of foreclosure and sale orders must not include any language authorizing immediate possession.

R. 113(c)(4).(e) **Proposed Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale orders shall 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

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must include the Court's email address, phone number, and Zoom information.

(8) Proposed orders shall contain the Court's email address, phone number, and Zoom information.

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Applies to

Motion to voluntarily dismiss

Motions to voluntarily dismiss must state the basis in both the motion and proposed order, and the proposed order must specify 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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Applies to

Affidavit

Affidavits supporting service by text message, e-mail, or social media must state reasons the movant believes the defendant uses the specific contact or platform.

(c) "In addition to the affidavit requirements of section 2-203.1 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, a movant requesting service by text message, e-mail, or social media shall include in the supporting affidavit the reasons the movant believes the defendant/respondent has recently sent and received transmissions from a specific e-mail address or telephone number or the defendant/respondent maintains an active social media account on the specific platform utilized for service." Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 102(f)(2).

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Applies to

Motion to compel discovery

Motions to compel discovery must demonstrate that the case is not on hold due to loss mitigation, bankruptcy, or other 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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Applies to

Notice of motion

Notices of motion must include the hearing date and time, and must not contain blank lines or reference the clerk's stamp; noncompliance leads to striking the motion.

(k) 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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Applies to

Motion

Plaintiffs seeking property preservation fees must provide a breakdown, invoices, and proof of payment; failure results in striking or continuing the motion.

A plaintiff seeking property preservation fees shall 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 to allow time for the plaintiff to comply;

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Applies to

Motion

Motions by a receiver to engage counsel must be brought by the receiver (not Plaintiff's counsel) and must detail the proposed attorney's billing rate, experience, and qualifications.

(k) If the receiver seeks to engage counsel for any purpose, such a motion shall be brought before the Court by the receiver (or the proposed attorney if the attorney has filed an appearance) and not by Plaintiff's counsel as the receiver is an agent of the Court and not of the Plaintiff. Such motions shall detail the rate at which the proposed attorney bills, the proposed attorney's experience in dealing with similar matters, and any other relevant qualifications of the proposed attorney.

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Applies to

Order

Orders granting a receiver authority to engage counsel must expressly state the authorized hourly rate.

(1) All orders granting a receiver the ability to engage counsel, for any purpose, shall expressly enumerate the hourly rate at which the attorney is authorized to charge.

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Applies to

Motion

If a defendant is served by a special process server, the motion packet must include a copy of the order permitting such service.

If a defendant is served by a special process server: a copy of the order permitting service by such means whether entered by this Court in a particular matter or whether entered by the Supervising Judge for a law firm generally for a three month period pursuant to General Administrative Order No. 2007-03.

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Applies to

Notice of motion

Notice of motion must have Zoom Instructions attached.

Notice of Motion with Zoom Instructions attached;

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Applies to

Pre trial timeline order

A proposed pre-trial timeline order must be submitted with case management conference materials; failure to tender it with courtesy copies may result in striking the conference.

The form pre-trial timeline order to be entered concurrently with the entry of an order striking a 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 conference held along with the standard 1-2 page proposed case management order. Failure to tender a copy of a proposed pre-trial timeline order with case management conference courtesy copies shall subject the case management conference to be stricken off the call, requiring the plaintiff to re-notice the case management conference.

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Applies to

Receiver report

Receiver's reports and proposed orders approving them must include a charted breakdown of all fees and expenses with actual dollar amounts listed directly in the report.

(m) All receiver's reports and proposed orders approving receiver reports shall contain a breakdown in the receiver's report and in the order itself of all fees, costs, expenses, attorney fees, etc. for which the receiver seeks approval in a neatly organized chart. The actual dollar amounts shall be expressly listed in the receiver's report itself and not only in an exhibit to the receiver's report. Receiver's reports shall not contain language such as "a detailed billing statement for the Receiver's fees as set forth in the Order Appointing Receiver is attached as Exhibit F" or other similar language without also listing the exact dollar amount directly in the report itself.

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Applies to

Case management order

Case Management Orders must contain only the caption and plaintiff's law firm info; pre-checked proposed orders are not accepted.

(9) Case Management Orders shall be a maximum of 2 pages in length and shall only contain the caption of the case and the plaintiff's law firm information. Pre-checked proposed orders will not be accepted or signed.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Redemption dates must be stated as specific dates.

Dates certain, *e.g.*, "March 23, 2026" are required for redemption dates where applicable.

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Applies to

Motion

When seeking an in personam deficiency, the movant must provide specified documents including complaint, judgment, proof of service, memorandum of judgment if sought, and a BPO or appraisal.

If a party seeks an *in personam* deficiency, the movant SHALL **also** provide a copy of:1. (1) The complaint, with all exhibits including Mortgage(s) and Note(s); 2. (2) A copy of the entered judgment of foreclosure; 3. (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. (4) A memorandum of judgment, if sought; and 5. (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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Applies to

Affidavit

A party seeking discovery before responding to a dispositive motion must file an affidavit in strict compliance with Rule 191(b) on the presentment date, or risk waiving 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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Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

Motions to place the mortgagee in possession require specified attachments including the complaint with exhibits, the motion with color photographs, a supporting affidavit, proof of service, proof of 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) A copy of an affidavit or other sworn pleading in support of the motion pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1706(a); (4) Proof of service of process of the complaint meeting all statutory requirements (if the mortgagor has been served with the complaint); (5) 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 (6) A proposed order.

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Applies to

Response brief

During a summary judgment briefing schedule, defendants must incorporate affidavit challenges into their response brief rather than filing a separate motion to strike.

If the Court enters a briefing schedule on a plaintiff's motion for summary judgment, defendants shall not file or notice up a separate motion to strike a prove up affidavit or any other affidavit brought in support of the motion for summary judgment during the briefing schedule on the motion for summary judgment. All arguments toward the weight of the affidavit, its admissibility, its compliance with the relevant Illinois Supreme Court Rules, etc. shall be incorporated into the defendant's response brief to the motion for summary judgment and shall be filed during the response period granted to the defendant in the Court's briefing schedule order. Defendants may move or request that an affidavit be stricken within their response brief. If a defendant files a separate motion to strike an affidavit instead of incorporating the arguments in a response brief to the motion for summary judgment in violation of this prohibition, the Court will facially strike the motion to strike, not reset the briefing schedule on the motion for summary judgment, and, if the defendant has not filed a response to the motion for summary judgment, will treat the motion for summary judgment as being unopposed as no response in opposition to the motion for summary judgment was filed during the time that the Court permitted such a response be filed.

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Applies to

Motion

Motion packet must include indorsements and allonges, if any.

Indorsements and allonges, if any;

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Applies to

Affidavit of attorney fees

If seeking attorney fees and costs, an affidavit must include a detailed billing of attorneys' fees in excess of $4,100.

Affidavit of Attorney Fees and Costs, if sought, including a detailed billing of attorneys' fees in excess of $4,100;

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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 Turnover 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.”

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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.

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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 property is in fact vacant/abandoned

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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.

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Applies to

Motion for in personam deficiency

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.”

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.”

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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 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 call and require the attorney to re-notice the motion.

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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 conference held along with the standard 1–2-page proposed case management order.

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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 call and require the attorney to re-notice the motion.

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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.

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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.

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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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for excess pages

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.

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

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.

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Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Agreed order

Agreed orders in eviction cases must use the standardized Illinois Supreme Court form and include specific language confirming the defendant's understanding of ERP attorney consultation.

The order must be the standardized Illinois Supreme Court Agreed Orders for eviction cases, modified to include the following language: "The parties acknowledge that the defendant has been served with the Notice of ERP and prior to entering into this settlement agreement, the defendant confirms that: 1) I understand that I can speak to a free attorney about this agreement before I sign it. 2) I called and talked with an attorney, and now I want to sign this agreement, or I decided not to talk to an attorney, and I want to sign the agreement anyway. 3) I understand that an attorney may not be able to help me after I have signed the agreement."

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

To enter an agreed order with an unrepresented litigant, the plaintiff must file a motion on the regular motion call with notice to the unrepresented litigant.

The plaintiff must file a motion on the regular motion call with notice to the unrepresented litigant; and

CRITICAL

Applies to

Alias summons

Alias summons must include the same ERP notice and may issue without leave of court.

In any case where an alias summons needs to be issued to effectuate service, including pending cases, plaintiff shall include the same notice of ERP with the Alias Summons. Alias summons shall issue without leave of court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Summons

Plaintiffs must use an approved summons form (Attachment 1 template, the Clerk's summons, or the Illinois Standardized Form Summons), and the summons must include a copy of the ERP notice.

Plaintiffs shall use either the most current template form summons in Attachment 1, the summons available through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, or the Illinois Standardized Form Summons. Either summons shall include a copy of the notice of ERP pursuant to Section III(A)(1)(a).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Alias summons

Where an alias summons is issued to effectuate service, the plaintiff must include the same ERP notice with the Alias Summons, and may also post notice of the ERP at the property address.

In any case where an alias summons needs to be issued to effectuate service, including pending cases, plaintiff shall include the same notice of ERP with the Alias Summons. Plaintiff may also post notice of the ERP at the property address in addition to the Alias Summons notice.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Judgment order

A judgment order against an unrepresented litigant may only be entered if the litigant appears in court and confirms they had an opportunity to meet with an ERP attorney to review the agreement.

For any order that enters judgment against an unrepresented litigant, the judgment order shall not be entered by the Court unless the unrepresented litigant appears in court and confirms they have had an opportunity to meet with an ERP attorney to review the terms of the agreement.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

Complaints under § 9-102(a)(1)/(3) must attest that defendant never had a rental agreement or paid rent, and attach supporting affidavits/documents.

In a complaint filed under 735 ILCS 5/9-102(a)(1) or (3), Plaintiff shall: i) attest that Defendant has never had a written or unwritten rental agreement for the premises with Plaintiff, owner or owner's agent (past or present) and has never paid rent (or had rent paid on their behalf) for the premises to Plaintiff, owner or owner's agent (past or present). For purposes of this Paragraph, "rent" includes regularly recurring housing expenses (e.g. utility bills, mortgage payments); and ii) attach affidavit(s) supporting the factual allegations in the complaint made pursuant to Paragraph 4(b)(i), above, and any supporting documents.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to transfer

Must include

proposed order

Motions to transfer must include exhibits of service attempts, residency evidence, and a proposed order with signature blocks for both the trial judge and presiding judge.

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 or County 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 on the proper form which has a signature block for both the trial judge and the presiding judge.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of early resolution program

Must include

certificate of service

The plaintiff must file the Notice of Early Resolution Program with the Clerk, including a certificate of service pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/1-109.

The plaintiff shall file the "Notice of Early Resolution Program" with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, including a certificate of service pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/1-109.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

Complaints under § 9-120 must identify the alleged conduct in sufficient detail and attach supporting affidavits or documents.

In a complaint filed under 735 ILCS 5/9-120, Plaintiff shall: i) identify the alleged conduct as provided in 735 ILCS 5/9-120 in sufficient detail to prepare a defense, including dates of the alleged conduct; and ii) attach affidavit(s) supporting the factual allegations in the complaint made pursuant to Paragraph 4(a)(i), above, and/or supporting document(s) (e.g., police report, private security incident report, photos, etc.).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Default judgment

Must include

certificate of service

Default judgment motions require the attorney to represent that service was made, notice was given, and the appropriate affidavits were filed.

When presenting Motions for Default Judgments the attorney is making a representation to the Court that service has been made upon the defendant, that the defendant was given notice of the Court proceeding that day (Proof of Notice - See Circuit Court Rule 2.1), and that the appropriate affidavit(s) have been filed.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders for consumer debt and post-judgment calls must be submitted to Room 209 48 hours before the calls via email, or the case may be dismissed or stricken.

For the attorneys, please note that all proposed Orders for the consumer debt and post-judgment calls are to be submitted to Room 209 48-hours before the calls via email to Courtroom Email: d6crt209orders@cookcountycourt.com. Failure to submit an order to the Court in advance may result in the case being involuntarily dismissed for want of prosecution, or stricken from the call.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Summons

Plaintiffs initiating consumer debt actions must include a notice of the ERP with the summons in English, Spanish, and Polish, attached to the summons filed with the Clerk.

Any plaintiff initiating a new consumer debt action in any of the districts of the Municipal Department of the Circuit Court of Cook County shall include a notice of the ERP with the summons in English, Spanish, & Polish. The notice shall be attached to a copy of the summons filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of erp

Must include

certificate of service

Plaintiffs must file the Notice of Early Resolution Program with the Clerk, including a certificate of service pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/1-109.

The plaintiff shall file the "Notice of Early Resolution Program" with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, including a certificate of service pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/1-109, any case filed since March 27, 2020.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Summons

Plaintiffs must use the appropriate consumer debt summons that complies with debt collection regulations and includes a copy of the ERP notice.

Plaintiffs shall use the appropriate summons for Consumer Debt Actions that complies with any and all regulations associated with debt collection and include a copy of the notice of ERP pursuant to Section III(B)(1(a). (See Attachment 2.)

CRITICAL

Applies to

Agreed order

Agreed orders involving unrepresented litigants must include specific language confirming the defendant's understanding of their right to consult a free attorney.

The order must include the following language: "The parties acknowledge that the defendant has been served with the Notice of ERP and prior to entering into this settlement agreement, the defendant confirms that: 1) I understand that I can speak to a free attorney about this agreement before I sign it. 2) I called and talked with an attorney, and now I want to sign this agreement, or I decided not to talk to an attorney, and I want to sign the agreement anyway. 3) I understand that an attorney may not be able to help me after I have signed the agreement."

CRITICAL

Applies to

Summons

The Summons must prominently state that the eviction action differs from an ERP eviction and include information about the ERP hotline and free legal aid availability.

The Summons shall include prominent and specific information that the eviction action is different than an ERP eviction. The summons shall also include specific information about the availability of the ERP program hotline and the ability to connect to free legal aid.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Summons

Plaintiffs filing new eviction actions must include a notice of the ERP with the summons in English, Spanish, and Polish, attached to the copy of the summons filed with the Clerk.

When eviction cases are filed, any plaintiff initiating a new eviction action in any of the districts of the Municipal Department of the Circuit Court of Cook County shall include a notice of the ERP with the summons in English, Spanish, and Polish. The notice shall be attached to a copy of the summons filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

Complaints under § 9-102(a)(7) must identify the condominium owner and allege no known tenant or lease on file.

In a complaint filed under 735 ILCS 5/9-102(a)(7), Plaintiff shall: i) identify the owner of the condominium property; and ii) allege that Plaintiff is not aware that a known tenant resides, occupies, or has a current written lease with the unit owner and there is no lease on file as required under Section 18 (n) of the ILCPA.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint and summons

Plaintiffs proceeding under this order must designate on both the Complaint and Summons the relevant section of the Eviction Act under which the eviction is filed.

A Plaintiff proceeding under this General Administrative Order shall designate that it is filing the eviction action under the relevant section of the Eviction Act listed in Paragraph 4(a), above, on the Complaint and Summons.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Agreed order

For agreed orders involving unrepresented litigants, the plaintiff must file a motion on the regular motion call with notice to the unrepresented litigant.

The plaintiff must file a motion on the regular motion call with notice to the unrepresented litigant

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must be supported by an affidavit or verification stating with particularity the sudden circumstances giving rise to the emergency and why the matter should take precedence.

Generally, facts 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pre conference materials

Pre-conference materials must include electronic media usage and setup time, trial briefs or memoranda, proposed voir dire questions, and counsel contact information.

i. Indicate whether electronic media will be used by counsel (i.e. projector, video, etc.) during the trial and whether time for setup is required; j. Any trial briefs, memoranda or other information a party wishes to submit; k. Potential questions each party wants the Court to ask the venire. The Court will allow each attorney to ask relevant and reasonable voir dire; 1. Contact information for counsel, including cell phone number and email address.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pretrial conference materials

At the pre-trial conference (held at least a week before trial), all parties must have trial lawyer's appearance, fully briefed motions in limine, marked exhibit list with objections noted, deposition objections and transcripts, stipulations/admissions per SCR 216, Rule 213 disclosures, proposed jury instructions (2 sets), and a trial length estimate.

The scheduled pre-trial conference of any jury trial will occur at least the week before the trial date. At the conference, all parties must have: a. Trial Lawyer's Appearance; b. Fully briefed motions in limine; c. An exhibit list with all exhibits marked. In the event of objections, the nature of the objections must be noted (i.e. foundation, relevance, motion in limine, etc.); d. Identification of all objections from evidence depositions which require a ruling by the Court and a copy of the transcripts; e. Any stipulations and admissions of fact per SCR 216; f. A copy of all Rule 213 disclosures; g. Proposed and exchanged jury instructions (2 sets – one with IPI numbering and citations and one "clean" copy for the Jury); h. Estimate regarding the length of trial;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Voir dire materials

Prior to voir dire, counsel must provide the Court a short statement of the case and a witness list.

**B. Prior to voir dire, counsel must provide the Court (9:30 am)** 1. Short statement of the case to be read to the jury in voir dire, including how long the trial will last. 2. Witness list to be read to jury.

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Applies to

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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Applies to

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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Applies to

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

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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Applies to

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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Applies to

Motions in limine

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

Copies of each party’s motions in limine.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Rule 213 disclosures

Copies of all Rule 213 disclosures must be provided.

A copy of all Rule 213 disclosures.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

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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Applies to

Stipulations

Any stipulations between the parties must be provided.

Any stipulations between the parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

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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Applies to

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.

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Applies to

Agreed motion

Must include

proposed order

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.

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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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.

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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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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.

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Applies to

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.

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Applies to

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

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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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Applies to

Motion to hold in default

Must include

certificate of service

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.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pretrial memorandum

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

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

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).

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

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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).

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Applies to

Routine motion

Must include

case number, certificate of service

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.

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.

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Applies to

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.

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Applies to

Pretrial memorandum

Must include

case number

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.

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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Applies to

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;

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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.

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Applies to

Petition to approve settlement

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.

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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, Attorney's Certificate, Military Affidavit (if defaulting an individual), and a proposed draft order.

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Applies to

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.

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Applies to

Agreed dismissal order

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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Applies to

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.

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Applies to

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.

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Applies to

Motion for default

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.

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Applies to

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.

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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.

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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).

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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.).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Applies to

Transfer order

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

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

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

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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.

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Applies to

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.

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Applies to

Pretrial memorandum

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

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

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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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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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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).

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Applies to

Routine motion

Must include

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.

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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Applies to

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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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.

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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.

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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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Applies to

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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Applies to

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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Applies to

Amended complaint

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.

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.

CRITICAL

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.

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Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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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Applies to

Routine motion

Must include

proposed order

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Applies to

Pre trial memorandum

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.

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.

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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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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.

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Applies to

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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Applies to

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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Applies to

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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Applies to

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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Applies to

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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Applies to

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Summons

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

Face of Summons

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Return of summons

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

Return of summons

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Applies to

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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Applies to

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

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

Proposed judgment order:

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial materials

Jury trials require a comprehensive list of trial materials, including statements, witness lists, stipulations, motions, jury instructions, exhibit lists, and pleadings.

JURY TRIALS – Provide: 1. Concise statement of the case to be read to the jury in voir dire; 2. Estimate of the number of trial days; 3. Witness list to be read to the jury in voir dire; 4. Statement that the party will/will not stipulate to a unanimous verdict of 10 or more jurors; 5. Motions in limine; 6. Trial briefs; 7. Stipulations and uncontested facts – in numbered paragraphs, state any stipulations and uncontested facts; 8. Deposition designations; 9. Jury instructions with I.P.I. numbers (each instruction marked “Agreed” or “Objected To”) and compliance with Supreme Court Rule 239c; 10. Parties’ exhibit lists indicating each exhibit number and noting which exhibits are objected to and the grounds for objection, if any. Failure to submit and note objections may cause the objections to be waived; 11. Evidence depositions; 12. Rule 213(f)(1-3) disclosures; 13. Requests to Produce at Trial (Supreme Court Rule 237) must be prepared and delivered to the Court seven days before the final pre-trial conference; and 14. Final pleadings, including: the complaint, answer, counterclaims, affirmative defenses, answers to requests to admit and other relevant pleadings. 15. Final Jury Instructions: Parties must hand-deliver two copies of the final combined jury instructions directly to the judge.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Default motion

Default motions must comply entirely with the Checklist for Default Motions and all supporting materials listed in the checklist must be e-filed.

Default Motions must entirely comply with the Checklist for Default Motions found on https://www.cookcountycourtil.gov/judge/hagerty-jack website. All supporting materials set forth in the checklist are to be e-filed.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Settlement memorandum

Settlement Memorandum must contain last offer/demand details, reasons for failure to settle, and summary of evidence and legal issues.

A Settlement Memorandum must be submitted at least five business days prior to the Conference by each party via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies delivered to the bin outside Courtroom 1904 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; c. A summary of plaintiffs’ and defendants’ evidence and primary legal issues;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

For routine motions, 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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;

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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."

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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;

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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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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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Affidavit of attorney fees and costs

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.

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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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 comer of the page, or any deviation from the format required herein is strictly prohibited.

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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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Motion to voluntarily dismiss full payoff

(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.

(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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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 was 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 contain within the document itself a statement that AI was used in the document's creation or analysis.

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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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Applies to

Judgment of foreclosure

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.

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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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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Applies to

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 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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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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Applies to

Damages affidavit

A damages affidavit or verification must be provided with the complaint.

a. Damages Affidavit or Verification

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Complaint

The complaint, with its exhibits, must be filed for the prove-up hearing.

3. __ Complaint with exhibits

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Draft judgment order

Must include

proposed order

A draft judgment order must be provided at the prove-up hearing.

10. __ Draft Judgment Order

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Proof of notice

Plaintiff must provide proof of notice of the prove-up date to the defaulting defendant.

2. __ Proof of Notice of Prove-up Date

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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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Applies to

Affidavit of no answer

An affidavit that no Answer/Appearance filed may be dated no earlier than 10 days before the present date.

5. __ Affidavit that no Answer/Appearance filed (dated no earlier than 10 days before the present date)

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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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Applies to

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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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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Applies to

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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Applies to

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, the possession expiration date, and whether the party previously sought a stay.

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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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Witness list

Witness lists and discovery must be tendered to all parties and the court one week before trial or witnesses/exhibits are excluded.

For all matters set for trial or hearing on the 2:00pm call, a witness list (including names, addresses, phone numbers) and all discovery must be tendered to all parties and the court (jamieg.dickler@cookcountyil.gov) 1 week prior to the commencement of the trial or those witnesses and exhibits will be excluded at trial.

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Petition

Must include

certificate of service

Petitioners for guardianship petitions must provide specific documents and notices for the first court date.

For all Petitions for Guardianship, Successor Guardianship or Termination of Guardianship the petitioner must provide the following for the first court date: - Minor’s birth certificate - Any and all death certificates for parents listed on birth certificate - Proof of notice to all parties on “Exhibit A” either by certified mail if address is known or publication if address is not known - Notarized consents from parties in lieu of notice - Completed background check (CANTS/LEADS) forms for petitioner and all adults in the petitioner’s home - Minors 14 y/o or older must be given actual notice and be present in Court or sign the nomination portion of the Petition

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Correspondence

Must include

case number

All emailed or delivered paperwork must include the case name, case number, and next court date.

All paperwork emailed or delivered MUST include the case name (minor’s name), the case number and next court date.

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Motion

Must include

proposed order

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.