Civil Cases are being postponed (evictions and foreclosures)

[Bob Floss II]

The Cook County Circuit Court has made the decision to partially close the circuit court until April 15th. Criminal cases and child custody will remain open and two judges will be on the bench every day to hear emergency motions only. All civil cases will be postponed until April 15th. The chief judge specifically stated no eviction or foreclosure orders will be entered during this time. You can file a new case, but it will not be heard.

In addition, the Sheriff's office will not be executing any forcible removals for the next 30 days.

I've seen notices from other states that they plan to take similar measures. The Supreme Court of Florida just announced all face-to-face hearings will be postponed for the next two weeks. Keep an eye out for your local circuit court and expect for similar delays. The only question is whether jurisdictions are staying open to complete the Tuesday primary or closing Monday morning. Chicago has a lot riding on our primary and they are determined to get it done.