Cook County’s Chief Judge Announces New Revisions to Electronic Monitoring Program

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Original Load Date Jan. 28, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 28, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/01/28/cook-county-s-chief-judge-announces-new-revisions-electronic-monitoring-program

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Cook County’s chief judge has updated his office’s electronic monitoring protocols, expanding court operations and revising what constitutes a major violation. Chief Judge Charles Beach had pledged to overhaul the county’s EM system following a [ high-profile arson attack ][1] on a Blue Line train ...