Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 14.21
The 18th Judicial Circuit Court Eviction Mediation Program (Program) is designed to help mitigate the surge of evictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ensuing economic fallout. Its chief goal is to assist tenants and landlords in avoiding eviction and pursuing mutually beneficial alternatives. The Eviction Mediation Program is designed to aid in the administration of justice by promotion of judicial efficiency. Eviction mediation under these Rules involves a confidential process whereby a neutral mediator, appointed by the Court, assists the litigants in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. It is a mandatory process that is informal and non-adversarial in nature. The role of the mediator includes, but is not limited to, assisting the parties in identifying issues, fostering joint problem solving, exploring settlement alternatives, and reaching an agreement.
Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 14.21