An Illinois judge found a Patch.com reporter in contempt of court today for not revealing his confidential sources for a story he wrote about a double murder in Joliet, Ill. Hosey has been fined ...

Cook County court reporter complains of bullying in 'hostile work environment' 05:30. CHICAGO ... In general, who watches over Illinois court reporters can be tricky to follow.

The starting salary for a court reporter in Illinois can vary depending on location, experience, education, certifications, and other skills. The average annual pay in 2018 was $68,560, ...

In March, the Reporters Committee and news organizations intervened in the case to argue that the court should publicly release a docket sheet and all documents filed in the case. As a result of those ...

The court reporter is trained to pick up on those cues.” Currently, she said there are 1,400 court reporters, but 100 positions are vacant. Spradlin said half of the staff are age 55 or older.

Jerry L. Martin, one of Illinois’ last pen-and-paper court stenographers, dead at 82 ‘It’s amazing what he could do with a pen and a pad of paper, the same as we have now with tape recorders ...