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Cook County Board (committee hearing) · October 27, 2026

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Meeting called to order; Chief Judge begins presentation

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Chair Daley called the recess committee to order and the chief judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County began a presentation introducing the Office of the Chief Judge's FY2027 budget and priorities (efficiency, transparency, fairness). Judge Beach introduced the OCJ team and said the presentation will include accomplishments and budget details.

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Chief Judge Charles Beach presented the Office of the Chief Judge's proposed FY2027 budget to the Cook County Board committee, outlining a $386.5 million general fund request, staffing additions, language-access and juvenile-services initiatives, and operational reforms; commissioners questioned details on domestic-violence after-hours coverage, electronic monitoring, interpreter staffing, and digitizing court release processes.

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