Two Associate Judges Appointed

Inthe last two weeks McHenry County Circuit Judges have selected two new Associate Judges: Michael Coppedge of Crystal Lake Jeffrey Hirsch of Woodstock Assistant State’s Attorney Demetri Tsilimigras, who announced his candidacy for the Circuit Court Judgeship given to Associate … Continue reading

Tsilimigras Resigns Algonquin Township GOP Post

As the Republican Precinct Committeeman for the 7th precinct in Algonquin Township, I received the following letter from Demetri Tsilimigras. Tsilimigras explains that a candidate for judge cannot hold an official party position. He is challenging appointed Circuit Court Judge … Continue reading

James Cowlin Files State Election Board Papers

Appointed Circuit Court Judge James Cowlin has filed papers with the Illinois State Board of Elections indicating he is running for the office in the Republican Party Primary Election. The form was signed on the August 22nd. James Wright is … Continue reading

Criminal E-Filing Allowed

A press release from the McHenry County Circuit Court: 22nd Circuit Court Approved for Electronic Filing of Criminal Cases McHenry County Circuit Court Clerk, Katherine Keefe and 22nd Circuit Chief Judge, Michael J. Sullivan are pleased to announce they have received … Continue reading

Courts Get More Efficient

A press release from the McHenry County Circuit Court:: CourtCall® to be Utilized by all Civil Division Courtrooms in the 22nd Judicial Circuit On September 1, 2015, the Circuit Court Of the 22nd Judicial Circuit will expand the use of … Continue reading

Heroin Antidote VIVITROL® to Be Discussed

A press release from the McHenry County Circuit Court: 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COURT SERVICES HOSTING EDUCATION SEMINAR FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON THE OPIOID INTERVENTION DRUG VIVITROL® The 22nd Judicial Circuit, Department of Probation and … Continue reading

14 Lawyers Want to Be Appointed Judges

A press release from the McHenry County Circuit Court: 14 APPLY FOR McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATE JUDGE POSITION Michael J. Sullivan, Chief Judge, announced today that 14 attorneys have filed applications to become the next Associate Judge of the 22nd Judicial … Continue reading

Judge Gordon Graham Retiring

McHenry County Circuit Court Judge Gordon Graham has informed court officials that he is retiring on September 7th. In 2010, Graham ran for and won the office. He won the GOP primary election without opposition. Then, up popped Sally Wiggins, … Continue reading

McHenry County Chief Judge Michael Sullivan Appoints Maureen McIntyre to Hear Daley Nephew “Heater” Case

The waiting is over for those wanting to know who will preside over the trial of Richard J. “R.J.” Vanecko, the Richard M. Daley nephew who decked David Koschman in a 2004 sidewalk fight from which the much smaller man … Continue reading

24 Lawyers Want Appointment to Two Associate Judge Slots in McHenry County, Selection by Secret Mailed Ballots from Elected Judges, Public Comment Welcomed

A press release from the McHenry County Circuit Court 24 APPLY FOR McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATE JUDGE POSITIONS Michael J. Sullivan, Chief Judge, announced today that 24 attorneys have filed applications to become the next Associate Judges of the 22nd Judiciai … Continue reading

7th Mental Health Court Graduation Announced, 41 Grads So Far, 10% Recidivism Rate

A press release from the McHenry County Circuit Court: Twenty Second Judicial Circuit of McHenry County Announces Mental Health Court Graduation Ceremony The 22nd Judicial Circuit of McHenry County Mental Health Court will host its 7th Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, … Continue reading