Advice on how to evict a tenant in Chicago?

[Brandon Hill]

I don't think my tenant plans on paying rent anymore. Our relationship has soured and they are late which has never happened before. I also suspect that they are probably more savvy than the average tenant. What kinds of hurdles can I expect with this population?

I would rather not go through the courts. Some things I've thought of (sorry if these are bad ideas. I have not been through this before):

- Cut off their internet (not guaranteed in lease)

- Change locks

- Bribe (if so, how much?)

- Inform their employer?

I really don't know where to start. There is a clause in the lease allowing me to enter the premises to collect property to pay their debts but I have never acted on it before. Anyone have to resort to this?