A petitioner or claimant desirous of a trial by jury where permitted must file a jury demand with the Clerk and pay the fee at the time he files his petition or claim. A representative or other party in interest opposing the petition or claim and desirous of a trial by jury, must file a jury demand and pay the fee at the time he files his answer or other responsive pleading. If the petitioner or claimant files a jury demand and thereafter waives a jury, the opposing party will be granted a jury trial upon demand promptly made after being advised of the waiver and upon payment of the fee, otherwise, the parties waive a jury.
Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 10.12