Judge Kevin P. Cunningham
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Motion
Adjournments
- Trial continuance requests must be in writing, supported by a detailed affidavit, and heard as soon as possible or at least five business days before trial, absent exigent circumstances.
Communication
Clerk31 contacts
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- (312) 603-5694
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- (312) 603-3784, (312) 603-5647
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Chambers4 contacts
- d6crt208orders@cookcountycourt.com
- (312) 603-5943
- (312) 603-7546
- (312) 603-7545
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Motions and response briefs are strictly limited to 15 pages; reply briefs should be no longer than 8 pages.
Motions and response briefs are strictly limited to 15 pages. Reply briefs should be no longer than 8 pages.
Motion
15 pages
Opposition
15 pages
Reply Brief
8 pages
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Note
The preferred brief format is double-spaced, 12-point font (Times New Roman or Century Schoolbook), with standard 1-inch margins, excluding exhibits.
The preferred format for all briefs, excluding exhibits, is double spaced, 12-point font (Times New Roman or Century Schoolbook) with standard 1-inch margins.
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Proposed orders must be emailed to the Courtroom Clerk 48 hours before the court call.
All proposed orders are to be submitted 48-hours before the call via email to the Courtroom Clerk.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
All litigants must file an appearance with the Clerk's Office to appear in court and be heard.
All litigants are required to file an appearance with the Clerk's Office in order to appear in court and be heard.
Document Type
Appearance
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
For default judgment motions, attorney must represent that service, notice, and affidavits have been made/filed.
When presenting Motions for Default Judgements, the attorney is making a representation to the Court that service has been made upon the defendant, that the defendant was given notice of the Court proceeding that day (Proof of Notice – See Circuit Court Rule 2.1), and that the appropriate affidavit(s) have been filed.
Document Type
Default Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Parties must submit and exchange pre-trial memos setting forth case nature, issues, and settlement status.
The parties must submit and exchange pre-trial memos setting forth a brief nature of the case, the stipulated and contested issues, the status of settlement negotiations and any other information any party believes would educate the judge or facilitate a compromise.
Document Type
Pre Trial Memo
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important
Emergency motions must state with particularity, in an affidavit or verification, the sudden or unforeseen circumstances giving rise to the emergency and why the matter should take precedence.
Generally, facts identifying the nature of the sudden or unforeseen circumstances which give rise to the emergency and the reason why the matter should take precedence shall be stated with particularity in an affidavit or verification in support of the emergency motion.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
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All parties must heave an appearance on file in order to participate in a trail.
Summary: Parties must have an appearance on file to participate in an eviction trial.
Document Type
Appearance
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must indicate all parties and/or attorneys who were present on the matter
Summary: Orders submitted after a court appearance must indicate all parties and/or attorneys present on the matter.
Document Type
Order
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The Court will not enter orders emailed after 3:00 p.m. on the date the case was heard.
The Court will not enter orders sent after 3:00 p.m. of the date on which the case was heard.
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Page 2 | I. DAILY COURT CALL - C. Orders
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A motion to advance a motion to vacate an order of possession must be emailed to the Courtroom Clerk, including the opposing party and the case name and number.
Parties are allowed to file a motion to advance a motion to vacate an order of possession and the Court may, on its own, advance a motion to vacate. Any such motion must be emailed to the Courtroom Clerk and include the opposing party (and attorney, if applicable). The email must include the case name and number.
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Page 6 | II.E. Motions to Vacate Orders for Possession
Motions must be personally served, emailed, or faxed by 4:00 p.m. on the second proceeding court day.
Motions must be personally served, emailed, or faxed if appropriate, no later than 4:00 p.m. on the second proceeding court day, or mailed no later than the fifth proceeding court day. See Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11 (b) (4): Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1 (c) (i).
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Page 4 | G. Proof of Service of Pleadings & Motions
Moving party must present proof of service on all motions.
On all motions, the moving party must present proof that they have served the motion on the opposing party as set forth in Circuit Court Rule 2.1 or in compliance with section 5/1-109 of the Illinois Rules of Civil Procedure or the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
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Page 4 | G. Proof of Service of Pleadings & Motions
Emergency motions must be emailed to the Civil Court Coordinator immediately after filing, including the opposing party (and attorney if applicable), or the Court will not consider the motion.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILING, you must email the motion to the to the Civil Court Coordinator (NOT THE COURTROOM CLERK) and include the opposing party (and attorney, if applicable). The Court will NOT consider any motion unless the opposing party (and attorney, if applicable) is included on the email to the Civil Court Coordinator.
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Page 6 | II.D. Emergency Motions
Motions to vacate an order of possession must be emailed immediately after filing to the Civil Court Coordinator at ccc.district6civil@cookcountyil.gov, including the opposing party, and the email must include the case name and number.
All motions to vacate an order of possession must be emailed IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILING to the Civil Court Coordinator at ccc.district6civil@cookcountyil.gov and include the opposing party (and attorney, if applicable). The email must include the case name and number.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 6 | II.E. Motions to Vacate Orders for Possession
Filing Fees and Waivers
Litigants who cannot afford the appearance fee may ask the Clerk for a Petition to Waive Court Fees.
If you cannot afford to pay the appearance fee, ask the Clerk for a Petition to Waive Court Fees.
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Page 2 | I. DAILY COURT CALL - D. Self-Represented Litigants
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Copies of all non-routine motions must be provided to the Court via email 5 days before the presentment date.
Copies of all non-routine motions are to be provided to the Court via email 5 days prior to the date of presentment.
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Page 5 | II.B. Non-Routine Motions
Courtesy copies are not to be submitted for routine motions.
Do not submit courtesy copies of routine motions.
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Page 5 | II.A. Regular Motions
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited entirely; no paper courtesy copies should be submitted.
DO NOT SUBMIT PAPER COURTESY COPIES OF ANYTHING
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Page 5 | II. MOTIONS AND STATUS CALLS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Court generally allows 28 days to respond and 14 days to reply to motions.
The Court will generally allow 28 days to respond to a motion and 14 days to reply, unless it is agreed that the Court should rule upon the motion upon presentment.
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Page 4 | H. Agreed Orders
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Trial continuance requests must be in writing, supported by a detailed affidavit, and heard as soon as possible or at least five business days before trial, absent exigent circumstances.
Any request for a continuance for trial must be in writing and supported by a detailed affidavit and heard as soon as possible or at least five (5) business days preceding trial, unless exigent circumstances arise.
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Page 6 | III. TRIALS
Obtaining new counsel on the eve of trial is generally not a valid basis to continue the trial.
Obtaining new counsel on the eve of trial is generally viewed as a delay tactic and will not serve as a valid basis to continue the trial.
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Page 7 | III. TRIALS
Chambers Communication Rules
Pre-trial memos should be emailed to the Court Coordinator at least three days before the settlement conference.
This memo should be delivered to the Court Coordinator via email at least three (3) days before the settlement conference.
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Page 7 | IV. PRE-TRIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
All communications with the Court other than the submission of orders as set forth above, should be by filing of pleadings, motions, briefs, etc. The opposing party and/or attorney must be included on all communications with the Court.
All communications with the Court other than the submission of orders as set forth above, should be by filing of pleadings, motions, briefs, etc. The opposing party and/or attorney must be included on all communications with the Court.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026
Page 3 | E. Communications
Parties must notify the Courtroom Clerk if they need an interpreter or special accommodations.
Parties shall notify the Courtroom Clerk if they need an interpreter or special accommodations.
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Page 7 | III. TRIALS
Parties who resolve a motion before the hearing date should immediately contact the Courtroom Clerk.
If the parties reach an agreement on any motion prior to the hearing date, please immediately contact the Courtroom Clerk to avoid the Court spending time preparing for the hearing.
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Page 5 | II.A. Regular Motions
Orders other than proposed orders must be emailed to the Courtroom Clerk immediately after the court appearance.
All other orders must be submitted via email to the Courtroom Clerk immediately after the court appearance
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Page 2 | I. DAILY COURT CALL - C. Orders
Agreed orders must be emailed to the Courtroom Clerk with case title/number in subject and, if trial set, note resolution and strike future dates.
All agreed orders must be emailed to the Courtroom Clerk with the case title and number in the re: line. If the matter has been set for trial and has been resolved, please note that in the body of the email itself and strike all future dates in the order.
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Page 4 | H. Agreed Orders
Settled cases do not require appearance; either party may email a signed agreed order for entry.
Any case that has been settled or otherwise resolved between the parties does not require a court appearance. Either party may submit via email an agreed order to be entered and filed provided that it is has been signed by the parties.
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Page 4 | H. Agreed Orders
Counsel may email the Courtroom Clerk directly for scheduling issues.
If, for some reason, you are having trouble scheduling a motion through the Clerk's Office, you may email the Courtroom Clerk directly to inquire about scheduling.
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Page 3 | E. Communications
Agreed orders may be emailed to the Courtroom Clerk before the call.
Agreed Orders are strongly encouraged to resolve a case or set a briefing schedule. Agreed orders and stipulations may be emailed to the Courtroom Clerk prior to the call.
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Page 4 | H. Agreed Orders