Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse 219 South Dearborn Street Chambers 662 Chicago, IL 60604
RESUMPTION OF IN-COURT OPERATIONS
Beginning November 7, 2022, the Court will resume in-court operations. All of Judge Baer's court calls will be heard in accordance with the Local Rules as amended effective April 19, 2022. Pursuant to the Local Rules, attorneys and others can choose to appear on matters either (a) personally in court or (b) by video or audio using Zoom for Government. If a party intends to participate virtually and speak during the matter, participating by video with a functioning camera turned on is greatly preferred by the court.
The meeting ID and passcode below will be used for all video or audio participation in motion calls, regularly scheduled hearings and trials:
Meeting ID: 160 731 2971
Passcode: 587656
To join the ZoomGov Meeting:
-Join by website: https://www.zoomgov.com/join
-Join by phone: (669) 254-5252 or (646) 828-7666
This information is also posted on the Court's Chicago and Geneva schedules.
COVID PROTOCOLS
General Order 22-04 dated November 3, 2022 is applicable to all court proceedings and parties are expected to comply with that Order and the Self Certification outlined in the Order. See General Order 22-04.
In addition, pursuant to General Order 22-04, Judge Baer requires that any party appearing in person in her courtroom wear a mask. If fully vaccinated and boosted, that person may remove his or her mask when addressing the court but otherwise should continue to be masked in the courtroom. Non- vaccinated persons must remain masked at all times when in Judge Baer’s courtroom.