The Chief Judge is the chief administrative officer of the entire Cook County court system, assigning judges and running court operations; the position is elected by the circuit’s own judges, not by voters. Beach, a longtime Cook County judge, was elected Chief Judge in 2025, unseating 24-year Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans.
Charles S. Beach II
| Office | Judges & Courts |
|---|---|
| Office | Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County — Cook County — 3-year term as Chief Judge began Dec 2025 |
| Note | New Chief Judge as of December 2025. |
| Contact | Official Website |
| Verified | August 2026 |