Some Circuit Clerk Offices, Services Affected by Strike

Employees not on strike at the Will County circuit clerk's office will be manning courtrooms, meaning some offices will be closed and other services not available, according to a statement issued by the circuit clerk today:

Pamela J. McGuire, Will County Circuit Court Clerk, today announced “Due to the strike by AFSCME Local Union #1028 employees, ONLY the main Office of the Circuit Clerk located at 14 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois will be open for conducting business transactions beginning Monday, November 18, 2013.”

Per Chief Judge Schoenstedt, all courtrooms will remain operational and circuit clerk’s staff will be available based upon the priorities set forth by the Chief Judge.

McGuire went on to state, “Phone calls will not be answered and email responses may be delayed during this time. We encourage all court case participants to utilize our website at www.willcountycircuitcourt.com to obtain court case information or obtain court forms.  Case information and court documents are available for viewing by using our Public Access Terminals located on the second floor of the following two (2) Circuit Clerk locations: 1) 14 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois; and 2) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois.

“I apologize for any inconvenience to the public and court participants. I know this is a difficult time for my staff; I appreciate the job and service they provide and anxiously await their return. I thank my managerial staff for assisting me in fulfilling my constitutional duty to keep the court’s records and serve the public.  Everyone’s patience and understanding during this time is greatly appreciated.”