OFF THE RECORD
Iris Y. Martinez Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
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September 2022
A message from the Clerk...
As we step into Fall, I look back at the great progress we’ve made this summer. I’m proud to announce that since July we have hired 92 new employees, promoted 122 employees and transferred 17 employees to new positions.
I’m also excited to announce that we are collaborating with Chief Judge Timothy Evans’s office on the reestablished Domestic Violence Court Committee, which outlined plans to improve technology and expand staff to provide increased access to the court.
Our Office is prepared to staff the pilot program where petitions for Emergency Orders of Protection will be heard remotely Monday through Friday from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in accordance with the general administrative order from the Office of the Chief Judge.
-Iris Y. Martinez
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook Count
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Hiring, promotional and lateral transfer opportunities. We encourage you to check your emails regularly for additional information regarding upcoming postings. |
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Congratulations to Darneshia Armstead, an employee in the Law Division |
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Photo from (L to R): Judicial Law Clerk Jerry Shen, Case Coordinator Christine Marinakis, Law Division Clerk, Darneshia Armstead, Circuit Court Judge Thomas More Donnelly and Sheriff Erin Toomey
We would like to congratulate Darneshia Armstead, Law Division - Circuit Court Clerk, and wish her all the best as she transitions to her new position with the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County. Darneshia is a talented and dedicated employee who was always there for her team members. We would like to thank her for contributing so greatly to the success of the Law Division.
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Chief Deputy Clerk, Law Division, Elena S. Demos and Law Division Clerk, Darneshia Armstead
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Law Division Clerk Christy Shores and Law Division Clerk, Darneshia Armstead
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Law Division Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk, Denitria Edmond and Law Division Clerk, Darneshia Armstead
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Clerk's Office Participated at the 9th Annual Back to School Phalanx Family Services Community Event |
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Photo: John Omoworare, Public Information, shared the Clerk of the Circuit Courts Office information.
On Saturday, July 30th, the 9th Annual Back to School Community Event was presented by Phalanx Family Services, at no cost to the students or parents. Free food, carnival rides, resources and services, school immunizations, COVID vaccinations, CityKey ID, haircuts, backpacks filled with school supplies, and so much more.
Cook County 5th District Commissioner, Deborah Sims, said that this annual event that is hosted by the Phalanx Family Services, a local community member, helps make a difference for families.
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Phalanx Family Services, giving out the school supplies to the local area children. |
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Photo: 9th Annual back to school backdrop.
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30th Ward Alderman Ariel E. Reboyras Back to School Bash |
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On August 6th, families arrived early at Chopin Park to secure their spot in line for the 30th Ward Back to School Bash, hosted by Alderman Ariel E. Reboyras.
"Thank you to everyone who volunteered, sponsored, donated, and attended this year's Annual Back-to-School Bash event. This event is about more than ensuring children can go to school with the necessary supplies, food, and support they need; it is also about building community and sharing resources," stated Alderman Reboyras.
Photo: 30th Ward Alderman, Ariel E. Reboyras, and John Omoworare, Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office employee.
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Clerk’s Office Enjoys a Strong Turnout at Bud Billiken |
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On Saturday, August 13th, Clerk’s Office staff, family, and friends participated in The Bud Billiken Parade, which is held annually on the second Saturday in August. Robert S. Abbott, the founder of the Chicago Defender, established the premier back-to-school parade in 1926 and named it Bud Billiken after a figurine he kept on his desk to serve as the guardian angel of the city’s youth.
The Bud Billiken Parade is the most prominent African American parade in the country and one of Chicago's premier back-to-school events. The parade route takes place on King Drive, from 35th St. to Washington Park, traveling through the historic Bronzeville community. The annual event is a chance for kids, family, and friends to come together to celebrate before the new school year starts. It also provides students a chance to be in the spotlight. Appreciation is extended to all volunteers, AAEC committee members, DJ Samuel Williams, and photographers Elizabeth Smith and Dana L. Jackson, who all helped make this year’s Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office participation in the Bud Billiken parade a huge success.
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5th District Police Department Hosts National Night Out Event |
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On Tuesday, August 16th, the Fifth District Police Department and the neighboring communities celebrated the annual, National Night Out, to bridge the relationship between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve, while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides an excellent opportunity to get police and neighbors together in a positive environment. |
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THE VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE’S ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BOOK BASH |
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On Friday, August 19, 2022. The Village of Riverdale greeted many families and passed out book bags. The Village also thanked the following partners for the abundance of additional school supplies given to all of the children; School District 148 Early Childhood Center & Riverdale School, Successful Beginnings Learning Center, Living Springs Riverdale Ministry Center, Cook County Health & Hospital System, and School District 133 George S. Patton School. |
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4th Ward Alderman Sophia King Back to School Health Fair |
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"Thank you so much to everyone who came out for our 4th Ward Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, August 20 at the CSO Multiplex in Kenwood. We partnered with Premiere Health Network Chicago, My Brother's Keeper Alliance, CSO Sports Medicine, the National Black Nurses Association, and others to bring you free bookbags, school supplies, and services such as sports physicals, COVID-19 testing, glucose screenings, and blood pressure tests. Attendees even learned how to stop a wound from bleeding and possibly save a life in case of emergency. Thank you to all the stakeholders who provided knowledge and essential services for our event and a special shout out to Dr. Michael McGee of Premiere Health Network for helping organize this event. It was a fantastic turnout." 4th Ward Alderman, Sophia King said.
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Clerk's Office Participated at the Harrison Row Back to School
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On Saturday, August 20th, Harrison Row and Coldwell Banker presented a back-to-school event that brought services to the neighboring communities. The event was held outside the new Harrison Row Apartments for affordable housing. Alderman Walter Burnett was in attendance and greeted guests throughout the event. During the event, they showcased the apartments and passed out free book bags full of school supplies to the community. |
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The photo above: Public Information Specialist,
Elizabeth Smith shared the Clerk's Office
information at the back-to-school event.
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9th ANNUAL PROCUREMENT VENDOR FAIR! |
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On Thursday, August 25th, the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office participated in the 9th Annual Procurement Vendor Fair. Photo: from (L to R) Chief Financial Officer/Comptroller, Anibal Negron, Public Information Specialist, Elizabeth Smith, Senior Procurement Analyst, Tony Vainikos and Chief Deputy Clerk: Procurement/Supply Room, Finance Bureau, Maribel Toro.
The Cook County Department of Procurement Services in collaboration with the Government Procurement Compliance host the 9th Annual Procurement Vendor Fair. The event is a day filled with information, education, and networking opportunities for the business community. The workshops create a custom vendor fair that meets the needs of the attendees. Sessions are designed for businesses at all levels: starting out, growing, and seasoned establishments.
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Every year from September 15 to October 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by appreciating the community’s history, heritage, and contributions of the ancestors of American citizens who came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and South, and Central America.
Hispanic Heritage Month originally started with one week of commemoration when it was first introduced by Congressman George E. Brown in June 1968. With the civil rights movement, the need to recognize the contributions of the Latin community gained traction in the 1960s. Awareness of the multicultural groups living in the United States was also gradually growing.
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Labor Day is dedicated to honoring and remembering the achievements of the US worker. It is a national celebration that recognizes the contributions that American workers have made to the prosperity of their nation. |
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Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the United States Constitution and celebrates the citizens of the United States. |
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AIDS and Aging Awareness Day brings attention to the challenges aging victims of the disease face. It was originally launched by the AIDS institute in 2008 and is observed annually on September 18th
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National Daughter’s Day seeks to acknowledge the daughters of the world and show them special consideration. This day aims to raise awareness about how society views daughters and their role in the family. |
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Congratulations to our CHRO,
Maureen O’Donnell, for being recognized by
Crain’s Business Magazine
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MAUREEN O'DONNELL
Chief Human Resources Officer
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AUGUST 8, 2022 • CRAIN'S CHICAGO
BUSINESS NOTABLE 2022 EXECUTIVES IN HR AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
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Maureen O'Donnell was named CHRO of an organization that was beset with human resource issues and, most notably, was in need of hiring. Over the past 18 months, O'Donnell who manages everything from recruitment, selection and collective bargaining to training-led an HR team that hired more than 160 new employees and promoted more than 100 current employees. The federal compliance administrator overseeing Shakman compliance has issued three reports to the court since she took office, all of them positive about compliance efforts and the team's collaborative approach. O'Donnell has served in various roles on her local school council. She also is a board member of Mercy Hospital Foundation. |
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Cook County Health's clinics in Arlington Heights, Blue Island, and North Riverside are offering vaccination to eligible individuals by appointment. The phone number for Monkeypox and COVID-19 vaccine appointments is (833) 308-1988.
Anyone can get MPV. Avoid stigmatizing others. Monkeypox does not discriminate and neither should we.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels |
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Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you |
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Daley Plaza Farmers Market |
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Farmer's Market season is upon us! The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is excited to be presenting City Markets throughout Chicago from May through October. As essential businesses increase neighborhood access to fresh and healthy food, farmer's markets are opening on schedule and will be following specific precautions to encourage social distancing and protect customers and vendors. A full schedule of Chicago City Markets, along with a listing of independent farmer's markets, can be found on the City of Chicago website.
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Chicago Food Truck's at Daley Plaza |
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Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) is bringing back the Chicago Food Truck Festival to the Daley Plaza. Beginning May 20 through October 7, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Below are the Friday dates for the 2022 Chicago Food Truck Fest:
· May 20, 27
· June 3, 10, 17, 24
· July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
· August 5, 12, 19, 26
· September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
· October 7
For more information, please visit the City of Chicago website.
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EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTED
DOWNTOWN PARKING RATE
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Employees of the Clerk of the Circuit Court are eligible for a discounted monthly rate of $215.00 within and out privileges. For this offer visit the InterPark website at www.iparkit.com. Register with your Cook County Court email address and use promo code CCS000. If you have any questions contact Glenn Mingay at InterPark Parking at
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Chicago Cultural Affairs and Special Events |
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Do you have information you want to see in our next newsletter? Let us know!
Space is limited, but we would love to know what you have going on in your courthouse, department, or division.
Content for October is due September 22, 2022
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