Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 12.02

As amended through May 30, 2024
Rule 12.02 - CONTESTED MOTIONS
A. For purposes of Rule 2.02, any motion which is opposed is a contested motion and may be heard at the end of the call of motions, of course, or at such other time designated by the court.
B. Every motion to dismiss, to strike, or for summary judgment shall be identified with the section number of the Code of Civil Procedure pursuant to which the motion is brought.
C. At the direct of the Court for every contested motion brought pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 219, 735 ILCS 5/2-615, 735 ILCS 5/2-619, 735 ILCS 5/2-619.1 or 735 ILCS 5/2-1005, movant's counsel shall deliver to the chambers of the assigned judge, not less than seven court days prior to the hearing, a copy of:
1. The motion,
2. Any challenged pleading, and
3. Any writing in support of or in opposition to the motion.

Also, within seven (7) court days prior to the hearing, a party shall provide the court and all opposing counsel with a complete citation to any case or other authority upon which the party intends to rely in oral argument and which is not included in supporting or opposing writing. The party shall provide the court with a full copy of any decision of a State Court outside the State of Illinois. Any cover letter delivered to the court in complying with the above requirements shall be copied to all counsel of record.

D. Any writing in support of or in opposition to a motion shall be served upon the opposing party at the time of service of notice of motion or, if not then available, as soon thereafter as practicable and prior to hearing on said motion.
E. In the absence of leave of court, no reply brief or memorandum in support thereof shall exceed five (5) typewritten pages in the aggregate. Any such brief or memorandum shall be limited to responding to new matters raised in the opponent's response brief or memorandum.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 12.02