Cook County, Illinois / Judiciary
Agency file
The Judiciary operates the court system — adjudicating cases and maintaining judicial records.
In 2018, this agency had 394 employees with median total compensation of $250; the highest distinct record was $22,673.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2018 total compensation is spread across the 394 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($250) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $250 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $250. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $309K — | 416 — | $125 — |
| 2017 | $79.6K ▼ 74.3% | 409 ▼ 1.7% | $125 ±0% |
| 2018 | $119.7K ▲ 50.5% | 394 ▼ 3.7% | $250 ▲ 100.0% |
Every role here
2 titles have enough holders to report on, listed alphabetically with the number of people in each.
Record list
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Assistant Public Defender IV/Judiciary
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Kyan Keenan works as a Assistant Public Defender IV for Judiciary. They have served since 2003 (about 15 years). Kyan earned $22,673 in 2018.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Thomas Hennelly works as a Associate Judge Circuit Court for Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 36 years. Thomas earned $310 in 2018.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Patrick Sherlock holds the role of Judge of the Circuit Court at Judiciary. They have served since 2007 (about 11 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $251.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Daniel Brennan works as a Judge of the Circuit Court for Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 27 years. Daniel earned $250 in 2018.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Gregory Ahern Jr is a Associate Judge Circuit Court at Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 23 years. 2018 total compensation came to $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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James Allegretti works as a Judge of the Circuit Court for Judiciary. They have served since 2016 (about 2 years). James earned $250 in 2018.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Marina Ammendola holds the role of Judge of the Circuit Court at Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 2017, about a year. In 2018, their total compensation was $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Mauricio Araujo holds the role of Judge of the Circuit Court at Judiciary. They have served since 2008 (about 10 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Sophia Atcherson is a Associate Judge Circuit Court at Judiciary. They have served since 1998 (about 20 years). 2018 total compensation came to $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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David Atkins holds the role of Associate Judge Circuit Court at Judiciary. They have served since 1981 (about 37 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Larry Axelrood works as a Judge of the Circuit Court for Judiciary. Hired in 2005, they have about 13 years of service. Larry earned $250 in 2018.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Callie Baird is a Associate Judge Circuit Court at Judiciary. They have served since 2003 (about 15 years). 2018 total compensation came to $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Robert Balanoff holds the role of Judge of the Circuit Court at Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 14 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Ronald Bartkowicz is a Judge of the Circuit Court at Judiciary. They have served since 1985 (about 33 years). 2018 total compensation came to $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Carole Bellows works as a Judge of the Circuit Court for Judiciary. They have served since 1986 (about 32 years). Carole earned $250 in 2018.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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At Judiciary, Laura Bertucci Smith serves as a Associate Judge Circuit Court. Hired in 1990, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Shauna Boliker Andrews holds the role of Associate Judge Circuit Court at Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 31 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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At Judiciary, Yolande Bourgeois serves as a Associate Judge Circuit Court. They have served since 2007 (about 11 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Darron Bowden works as a Associate Judge Circuit Court for Judiciary. They have served since 1987 (about 31 years). Darron earned $250 in 2018.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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At Judiciary, Karen Bowes serves as a Associate Judge Circuit Court. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 4 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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At Judiciary, Tommy Brewer serves as a Judge of the Circuit Court. Hired in 2010, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Andrea Buford is a Judge of the Circuit Court at Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 5 years. 2018 total compensation came to $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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At Judiciary, Elizabeth Budzinski serves as a Associate Judge Circuit Court. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 15 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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At Judiciary, Charles Burns serves as a Judge of the Circuit Court. Hired in 1978, they have about 40 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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John Callahan is a Judge of the Circuit Court at Judiciary. They have served since 2009 (about 9 years). 2018 total compensation came to $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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George Canellis works as a Associate Judge Circuit Court for Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 23 years. George earned $250 in 2018.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Matthew Carmody works as a Associate Judge Circuit Court for Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 4 years. Matthew earned $250 in 2018.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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James Carroll is a Associate Judge Circuit Court at Judiciary. Hired in 2014, they have about 4 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Joseph Cataldo works as a Associate Judge Circuit Court for Judiciary. They have served since 1992 (about 26 years). Joseph earned $250 in 2018.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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At Judiciary, Timothy Chambers serves as a Associate Judge Circuit Court. They have served since 1977 (about 41 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Peggy Chiampas holds the role of Associate Judge Circuit Court at Judiciary. They have served since 1980 (about 38 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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At Judiciary, Michael Clancy serves as a Judge of the Circuit Court. Hired in 1990, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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At Judiciary, Joseph Claps serves as a Associate Judge Circuit Court. Hired in 1974, they have about 44 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Laguina Clay Herron is a Associate Judge Circuit Court at Judiciary. Hired in 2007, they have about 11 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Gerald Clearly is a Judge of the Circuit Court at Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 3 years. 2018 total compensation came to $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Mary Ellen Coghlan holds the role of Judge of the Circuit Court at Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 39 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Matthew Coghlan holds the role of Judge of the Circuit Court at Judiciary. They have served since 1987 (about 31 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Jean Cocozza holds the role of Associate Judge Circuit Court at Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 5 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $250.
Associate Judge Circuit Court/Judiciary
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At Judiciary, Neil Cohen serves as a Associate Judge Circuit Court. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 9 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $250.
Judge of the Circuit Court/Judiciary
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Ann Collins works as a Judge of the Circuit Court for Judiciary. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 33 years. Ann earned $250 in 2018.