Monthly Archives: February 2026

Cook County Court Clerk Adds Traffic Ticket E-Payments

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If a Cook County Illinois driver (or someone driving in Cook County), recieves a speeding ticket, they can now access the ticket online immediately and pay online. According reporting from CBS News, the Cook County Court Clerk, Mariyana Spyropoulos, launched an e-ticket pilot program in Decembe. Her office stated the new program replaces a manual process in which clerks had to get traffic tickets into the court records system by retyping them after police officers had then written out by hand.

The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled. Thus, clerks can review, validated, and open cases without having to retype anything, Spyropoulos’ office said.

With the e-Citation system, citations appear in the court system within  24 to 48 hours, as compared to seven to 10 days under the old system.

The clerk’s office noted that 40 Chicago area municipaties are now using the e-Citation system.

This is obviously much more efficient for ticketed Chicago drivers, but does fail to mention that this is not available to drivers who wish to contest their moving violations in person in front of a judge.

If you or a loved have been seriously injured in a Chicago auto accident or Illinois truck accident, then call the Illinois personal injury attorneys at The Bryant Law Group, LLC. at at 312-614-1076 or go directly to the firm’s website at www.blgchicago.com. Free legal consultations are available.

Pedestrian Traffic In Downtown Chicago Back To Pre-Pandemic Levels

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Whenever asked why my family and I live in Chicago, I always have the same simple answer: It’s world class city. That’s why it was no surprise when I read that the “State of the Loop” report from the Chicago Loop Alliance indicated downtown pedestrian traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels. The explaination the group provided is that people our drawn to Chicago’s city center for the arts (music, theater and museums), culture and food scenes.

The reported noted that in 2025 downtown foot traffic was at 116% of what is was in 2019.  The study showed that more people attend arts and culture events than the games of all of the city’s professional sports teams combined.  The report further noted that events like the Lollapolooza added $514 million in direct economic impact on the city. An outline of the report can be read here.

Again, these numbers are no surprise to me as I see the number people outside my office on Michigan Avenue. The number of people walking around in site seeing during the summer and fall is staggering to see. All the foot traffic can increase the chance of pedestrian and auto accidents. It is important to be aware of your surroundings when walking around downtown Chicago. Always follow the traffic signals, and also be cognizant of all the separate bike lanes downtown, as bicyclists have the same traffic rights as vehicles.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in Chicago traffic accident or Chicago truck accident then call the Illinois personal injury attorneys at The Bryant Law Group for a consultation at 312-614-1076 or go directly to the firm’s website at www.blgchicago.com.