Minute Orders Entered

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

(As of 01/12/05 at 09:34 )

1:88-cv-09800  Harper, et al-v-Chgo Heights Park Di 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Emergency
     to remand the special master's report for further
     consideration by the special master is denied [194-1].
     Mailed notice

1:89-cr-00230  USA-v-Soto 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Raul
     Soto : Status hearing held. Rule to show cause hearing
     held.  The Court finds that the offender Raul Soto violated
     the conditions of release as stated in the Special Report
     from Probation.  Raul Soto's supervised release is revoked
     and he shall be incarcerated for a period of three months.
     Raul Soto shall also receive credit for time served
     starting from the date arrest on 10/6/04.  The Court will
     not impose a period of Supervised Release with this
     sentence. Mailed notice

1:90-cr-00375  USA-v-Cedano-Rojas 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
     defendant Vladimir Cedano-Rojas :  Rule to show cause
     reset to 2/15/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:93-cr-00277  USA-v-Epps 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
     Lester Leake Epps : Request for modifying the conditions or
     term of supervision with Consent of the Offender is
     approve.  The defendant's stay at the Salvation Army
     extended for up to 180 days. Mailed notice

1:96-cv-07717  Jones, et al-v-R R Donnelley & Sons 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     hearing set for 9:30 12/17/04 . No notice

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly : The
     motion of Suzanne Tongring for leave to file corrected
     appendix is granted [331-1]. Mailed notice

1:97-cr-00764  USA-v-O'Malley 



     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
     Bessie O'Malley : Detention hearing held on referral of
     government's motion for detention of defendant. For the
     reasons stated on the record, that motion is granted.
     Defendant shall remain in in custody until further order of
     the court. All matters relating to the referral of this
     action having been concluded, the case is returned to the
     assigned judge. Terminating case referral. Mailed notice

1:97-cv-04373  Cortez Prod Inc-v-Producciones, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
     Motion hearing held. Defendant Fernandez's opposed motion
     to file first amended answer is granted [37-1]. Mailed
     notice

1:98-cv-07814  Yellow Cab Co, et al-v-Chgo Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg: Status
     hearing held and continued to 01/13/05 at 2:30 p.m.
     Defendants motion to compel discovery [62-1] is continued
     to 01/13/05 at 2:30 p.m. No notices

1:99-cr-00021  USA-v-White 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
     Thomas A White : Defendant's oral motion for release
     pending hearing on petition for rule to show cause why
     supervised release should not be revoked is denied [0-1].
      Status hearing set on 1/16/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice

1:99-cv-01076  Trustee PWVac IBEW-v-R Craig Elec Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held. Oral motion by plaintiff's counsel to
     dismiss this matter as to all remaining defendants without
     prejudice is granted. [0-0] Terminating case. Mailed
     notice

1:99-cv-02635  Coleman, et al-v-Welborn, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
     Status hearing held. Oral motion by Petitioner for leave
     to file amended petition for writ of habeas corpus by
     1/31/05 is granted. Response is due by 2/28/05. Reply is
     due by 3/14/05. Ruling by mail. Mailed notice

1:99-cv-04573  Sphere Drake Ins Ltd-v-All Amer Life Ins Co 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 11:00 12/22/04 . Mailed notice

1:99-cv-05849  Contimortgage Corp, et al-v-Hughes, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
     Status hearing held. Plaintiff's oral motion to dismiss
     this matter with prejudice is granted. The court to retain
     jurisdiction for thirty (30) days after the entry of this
     order  terminating case. Mailed notice

1:99-cv-07281  Mickey-v-Cook County DOC, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
     hearing held and continued to 12/28/04 at 9:15 a.m.
     Defendants' post trial motion is entered and continued to
     12/28/04 [115-1] [115-2]. Plaintiff's petition for fees and
     costs is entered and continued.  Mailed notice

1:00-cr-00128  USA-v-Mei, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
     defendant Zhuo Li :  Status hearing reset for 1/6/05 at
     9:30 a.m. Mailed notice

1:00-cr-00153  USA-v-Fadeyi, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly as to
     Michael Fadeyi : Nunc pr tunc 10/12/04: Defendant's motion
     for re-sentencing to correct an illegal sentence is denied
     [155-1] for the reasons stated in open court. Forfeiture
     amount is recalculated to $121,000.  Mailed notice

1:00-cr-00282  USA-v-Rodgers, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler as to
     Dwayne Bennet: Continued rule to show cause hearing held.
      Defendant fails to go to the in patient treatment
     program. Defendant directed to get confirmation and
     treatment re, tuberculosis forthwith.  The continued rule
     to show cause hearing is set for 12/17/04 at 10:30 a.m.
     The date set in open court is stricken. Defendant to be
     present. Mailed notice

1:00-cr-00755  USA-v-Delgado 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to Juan
     A Delgado: Unopposed  motion to modify supervised release
     to allow travel to Puerto Rico for family reasons [6-1] is
     granted. The conditions of Mr. Delgado's supervised release
     are modified to allow travel between Chicago, Illinois and
     Puerto Rico between the dates of 12/21/04 and 1/28/05.
     (Entered Order). Mailed notice

1:00-cr-01065  USA-v-Bouzanis, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
     Peter Palivos:  Status hearing held and continued to
     1/26/05 at 9:30 a.m. to set a new date for sentencing.
     Mailed notice

1:00-cv-03289  Asch, et al-v-Teller Levit & 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on
     01/27/05. Plaintiff's motion for a finding of contempt
     other sanctions [98-1]  [98-2] is continued to 9:00 a.m. on
     01/27/05.  No notice

1:00-cv-03290  Asch, et al-v-Teller Levit & 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
     Status hearing held and continued to 1/5/05 at 9:30 a.m.
     Motion is entered and continued to 1/5/05 at 9:30 a.m.
     Parties are required to submit written proposal as to the
     terms of record by 1/5/05 [112-1]. Mailed notice

1:00-cv-07187  Johnson, et al-v-Wattenbarger, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Status hearing held. Joint pretrial order to be submitted
     in triplicate to chambers on 2/28/05. Pretrial conference
     set to 1:00 3/9/05. Jury trial set to 10:00 3/14/05.
     Mailed notice

1:00-cv-07411  EPS Solutions Corp, et al-v-Deloitte & Touche, et a 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing held and continued to 10:00 4/18/05 . No notice

1:00-cv-07412  Hoffmann, et al-v-Deloitte & Touche, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Status
     hearing held. The above-entitled case is hereby dismissed
     without prejudice, all matters having been settled.
     Terminating case. Mailed notice

1:00-cv-07599  Fairbanks Capital-v-Miller, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Plaintiff's motion pursuant to 735 I.L.C.S. 5/15-1508 for
     order approving sale and for possession is granted [15-1].
     (Entered Order Approving Report of Sale and Distribution
     and Order for Possession). No notice

1:00-cv-08143  Capital Ford-New, et al-v-AB Volvo, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras:
     Defendant's motion for leave to file memorandum and
     appendix in opposition to FMS, Inc.'s motion for summary
     judgment [80-1], is granted. Telephoned notice

1:01-cr-00047  USA-v-Ortiz 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
     defendant Michelle Ortiz : On 10/28/04, inmate Michelle
     Ortiz filed a motion asking the court to "mandate B.O.P.
     officials to discontinue payment of fine [34-1]." At the
     court's request, the government responded to that motion on
     11/17/04. For the reasons stated by the government in that
     response, the motion is denied. (See reverse of minute
     order.) Notices mailed by judge's staff.

1:01-cr-00472  USA-v-Matariyeh, et al 



     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     Zeyad Matariyeh:  Status hearing held and continued to
     1/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:01-cr-00532  USA-v-Guel, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
     Mark Schmitt:  Motion hearing is reset to 1/20/05 at 9:30
     a.m. by request of defendant's counsel. Mailed notice

1:01-cr-00649  USA-v-Cardona 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Eddie
     Cardona : Defendant Cardona's unopposed motions to continue
     sentencing date is granted. [99-1] and [100-1]  The
     sentencing date of 12/16/2004 is stricken. The sentencing
     hearing is reset to 02/28/2005 at 9:30 a.m.  Mailed notice

1:01-cr-00730  USA-v-Trombetta, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     Steve L Trombetta :  Defense counsel Andrea E. Gambino's
     motion to withdraw her representation of defendant is
     granted [149-1].  Telephoned notice

1:01-cr-01003  USA-v-Grossman, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
     Lori Blum : Ms. Blum to appear in person.  Status hearing
     held; continued to 1/21/05 at 12;30 p.m. Mailed notice

1:01-cr-01084  USA-v-Borowiak 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     Lawrence Borowiak : Status hearing held; continued to
     1/27/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:01-cv-01754  Flexicorps Inc-v-Trend Tech Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Status hearing reset to 9:30 12/17/04 . No notice

1:01-cv-02721  Gavin-v-AT&T Corp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Plaintiff's
     motion to compel defendants to produce final status report
     is denied [103-1]; and for extension of time to respond to
     defendants' converted motion for summary judgment is
     granted [103-2]. Plaintiff's time to respond to the motions
     for summary judgment is extended until 1/7/05; replies due
     by 2/4/05. Mailed notice

1:01-cv-03895  Kim-v-Earthgrains Co 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason:
     Plaintiff's reply to her motion for leave to file first
     amended complaint [64-1] to be filed by 12/22/04. Mailed
     notice

1:01-cv-05090  H, et al-v-Curtis, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:15 1/19/05 . If a
     stipulation to dismiss is filed before the District Judge
     in advance of the status date, the status will be stricken
     and counsel need not appear. Mailed notice

1:01-cv-06618  Woods, et al-v-Clay, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : This case
     has been referred to Judge Denlow to conduct a settlement
     conference.  Judge Denlow requires full compliance with the
     enclosed standing order before conducting a settlement
     conference.  The parties shall jointly contact the
     courtroom deputy, Donna Kuempel, at 312/435-5857 with
     mutually agreeable dates or appear on 10:00 1/18/05 to set
     a settlement conference date.  Because of the volume of
     settlement conferences conducted by Judge Denlow, once a
     settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no
     continuance will be granted without a motion showing
     extreme hardship. Mailed notice

1:01-cv-08836  Lavin-v-Massanari 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Nan R. Nolan :
     Defendant's unopposed motion to file brief in support of
     summary judgment in excess of fifteen pages is granted with
     no appearance necessary on 12/16/04. [25-1] Mailed notice

1:01-cv-09883  Henderson-v-Cty of Chgo, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing set for 9:00 12/20/04, case called for status,
     parties fail to appear.  Failure to appear on 12/20/04 may
     result in dismissal for failure to prosecute . Mailed
     notice

1:01-cv-09920  Motorola Inc-v-Mack, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo:
     Plaintiff's motion for entry of judgment is granted [40-1].
     Judgment is entered in the amount of $9,143.31 against
     defendants Terry Mack, an individual and Terry Mack d/b/a
     Radio One. This court retains jurisdiction in order to
     enforce the settlement agreement. If the defendants have
     not paid this amount by 12/31/04, they will be held in
     contempt of court. The oral motion of Gregory E. Kulis to
     withdraw as counsel for defendants is granted. Mailed
     notice

1:02-cr-00112  USA-v-Segal, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
     Michael Segal: Status hearing held. There being no
     objection. (Entered Order approving Trustee's Termination
     of contract). Trustee's motion for status conference on
     12/15/04 regarding International film Guarantors Entities
     [479-1]is granted. Trustee's  motion to approve immediate
     sale of property (Employee Technology Solutions, Inc)
     [478-1] and  Trustee's motion to approve immediate sale of
     property (Certificate Management Solutions, Inc) [477-1] is
     entered.  Any objections to the motions to be filed by
     12/22/04. If there are no objections to the motions filed
     by said date the motions are granted as stated in open
     court.  Hearing on the Trustee's Report set on 12/29/04 at
     10:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:02-cr-00342  USA-v-Janczak 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
     Scott Janczak: Sentencing hearing held. The defendant is
     hereby sentenced to probation for a term of four (4) years.
     The defendant shall make a lump sum assessment payment of
     $25.00 due immediately. The defendant is fined in the
     amount of $20,000.00, interest not waived, payable
     immediately. The government's oral motion to dismiss count
     II, count III, count IV, count V and count VI of the
     information [0-1] and for downward departure [0-2] is
     granted. Enter judgment. Mailed notice

1:02-cr-00464  USA-v-Carman, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
     Daniel Perez :  Change of plea reset to 1/7/05 at 2:00
     p.m. Mailed notice

1:02-cr-00699  USA-v-Hicks, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
     Johnbull Osagiede :  Status hearing held and continued to
     01/12/2005 at 9:45 a.m. to set a new date for sentencing.
     Mailed notice

1:02-cr-00713  USA-v-Herrera, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Noel
     Herrera :  Status hearing held and continued to 3/9/05 at
     9:30am.  The Government's Uncontested Motion Pursuant to
     Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 35(b) as to defendant
     Noel Herrera (55-1) is entered and continued to 3/9/05 at
     9:30am. Mailed notice

1:02-cr-00826  USA-v-Cooper, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     Antoine Johnson :  Status hearing held and continued to
     01/12/2005 at 9:00 a.m. No notice

1:02-cr-00861  USA-v-Consago 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Keith
     Lou Consago : Time is excluded from today's date to
     12/22/04 at 9:45 a.m. pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(1)(F).
     Status hearing held; continued to 12/22/04 at 9:45 a.m.
     Mailed notice

1:02-cr-01101  USA-v-Ghilarducci, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to August
     C Ghilarducci : The Jury finds that the defendant is Guilty
     as charged in Counts 1,3 through 11, 13 through 20, 22
     through 38 of the Third Superseding Indictment, and not
     guilty as charged in Counts 2 and 21 of the Third
     Superseding Indictment. The Jury finds that the defendant
     is guilty for Racketeering - Count one.  With respect to
     Racketerring Acts the Jury finds that the defendant did not
     commit Act1, and did commit Acts 2 through 17.  Judgment of
     guilty is hereby entered against August C Ghilarducci as to
     Counts 1, 3 through 11, 13 through 20, 22 through 38 and
     with respsect to the Racketeering Acts 2 through 17.
     Judgment of acquittal entered as to Counts 2 and 21 and
     Racketeering Act 1. Finding August C Ghilarducci guilty
     August C Ghilarducci (1) count(s) 1sss, 13sss-20sss, 22sss,
     26sss, 27sss-28sss, 29sss, 30sss, 31sss-32sss, 33sss-38sss,
     12sss, 3sss. Trial ends - Jury. The parties shal appear
     before this Court on 12/16/04 at 4:15 p.m. Forfeiture
     hearing set for 12/17/04 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Ronald
     J Richardson : The Jury finds that the defendant is Guilty
     as charged in the Third Superseding Indictment.  The Jury
     finds that the defendant is guilty for Racketeering - Count
     1.  With respect to Racketeering Acts the Jury finds that
     the defendant:  Committed Acts 2 through 17.  Judgment of
     guilty is hereby entered against Ronald J. Richardson as to
     the Third Superseding Indictment and with respect to the
     Racketeering Acts 2 through 17.  Finding Ronald J
     Richardson guilty Ronald J Richardson (2) count(s) 1sss,
     13sss-20sss, 26sss, 29sss, 39sss-42sss. Trial ends -
     Jury.  The parties shall appear before this Court on
     12/16/04 at 4:15 p.m.  Forfieture hearing set for 12/17/04
     at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:02-cr-01156  USA-v-Giankopoulos 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys as to Nick
     Giankopoulos : The parties agreed motion to allow defendant
     Nick Gianakopoulos to travel is granted. The defendant is
     allowed to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada and to Anaheim,
     California from 12/14/04 through 01/07/05. Mailed notice

1:02-cr-01215  USA-v-Johnson 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     Antoine Johnson :  Status hearing held and continued to
     1/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:02-cr-01271  USA-v-Franklin 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to
     Ronald Franklin :  Sentencing reset to 1/25/05 at 10:45
     a.m. It is hereby ordered that the Bureau of Prisons shall
     designate the defendant to an appropriate psychiatric
     examination gy 1/14/05 and distribute the report to the
     Court and all parties.  (Entered Order). Mailed notice

1:02-cv-00372  Manning, et al-v-Dye, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Jury trial held and continued to 10:00 12/15/04 . No
     notice

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Jury trial held and continued to 10:00a.m. on 12/16/04 .
     No notice

1:02-cv-00523  Sandoval-v-Lopez, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
     Status hearing reset to January 13, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
     Mailed notice

1:02-cv-00736  Loera-v-Natl RR Passenger 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
     Jury trial held and continued to 12/16/04 at 9:00 a.m. No
     notice

1:02-cv-01193  Trejo-v-Itasca, Vlg of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Mark Filip: The
     above-entitled case is hereby dismissed without prejudice
     and with leave to reinstate on or before 3/15/05. In the
     event a motion to reinstate is not filed on or before above
     date, dismissal becomes with prejudice.  Terminating case
     Mailed notice

1:02-cv-01568  Sitrick-v-Freehand Syst Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
     Settlement conference stricken, to be rescheduled.
     Telephoned notice

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
     hearing set to 10:00 1/18/05 before Magistrate Judge Morton
     Denlow in Courtroom 1350.  Parties shall deliver a copy of
     an initial status report to chambers, Room 1356, 3 business
     days before the initial status hearing.  If the parties
     have recently prepared and filed an initial status report,
     the submission of the previously filed initial status
     report is sufficient. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-01766  Mausshardt-v-Combined Ins Co Amer 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/23/05 .
     Mailed notice

1:02-cv-01770  Eason-v-Combined Ins Co Amer 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/23/05. In
     court notice

1:02-cv-01930  Metro Water-v-N IL Gas Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg: Status
     hearing held and continued to 6/2/05 at 2:30 p.m. Agreed
     motion to extend time to answer or otherwise plead is
     granted to and including 1/31/05 [38-1]. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-02590  Aero Prod Intl Inc, et al-v-Intex Corp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: For the
     reasons stated in the attached memorandum opinion and
     order, Intex is ordered to forthwith cease and desist
     selling products copntaing product numbers prohibited by
     injunction. A hearing will be set for 2/10/05 at 10:30
     a.m. for Intex to show that it has ceased and desisted from
     selling the products with the numbers set out above and to
     determine whether Intex has violated the terms of the
     injunction. The court strikes the hearing date of 1/27/05,
     stated in open court. Entered Memorandum, Opinion and
     Order. Defendant to file an answer to plaintiff's motion
     for contempt by 12/29/04, ruling by mail. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: For the
     reasons stated in the attached memorandum opinion and
     order, Intex's motion for a judgment as a matter of law and
     for a new trial with respect to damages, or in the
     alternative, for remittitur denied [234-1]. Entered
     Memorandum Opinion and Order. No notice

1:02-cv-02861  Moriarty, et al-v-T&K Ent Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Status
     hearing held and continued  to 11:00 on 1/5/05 . No notice

1:02-cv-02979  Old Orchard Urban-v-Specialty Stores 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Citation to Discover Assets hearing continued to 9:30
     12/22/04. In court notice

1:02-cv-03087  Lee-v-Deloitte & Touche, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing held. The following cases have been consolidated
     for all purposes with the above-entitled action: 02c3088,
     Cheung v. Deloitte & Touche; 02c3089, Shoecraft v. Deloitte
     & Touche; 02c3090, Arias v. Deloitte Touche; 02c3091,
     O'Brien v. Deloitte Touche; 02c4505, McLernon v. Deloitte
     Touche; 02c7625, Keyes v. Deloitte & Touche; 02c7626,
     McDermott v. Deloitte & Touche; and 02c7627, Keyes v.
     Deloitte Touche. Status hearing set for 4/18/05 at 10:00
     a.m. All future pleadings to be filed in Case No. 02c3087,
     Lee v. Deloitte & Touche. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-03088  Cheung-v-Deloitte & Touche, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing held. It is hereby ordered that the above-entitled
     action is hereby consolidated for all purposes with case
     no. 02 C 3087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche. It is further
     ordered that all issues having been consolidated under 02 C
     3087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche it is ordered that the
     above-entitled action is hereby dismissed. All further
     pleadings to be filed in 02 C 3087, Lee v. Deloitte &
     Touche.  terminating case Mailed notice

1:02-cv-03089  Shoecraft, et al-v-Deloitte & Touche, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing held. It is hereby ordered that the above-entitled
     action is hereby consolidated for all purposes with Case
     No. 02-C-3087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche. It is further
     ordered that all issues having been consolidated under
     02-C-3087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche, it is ordered that the
     above-entitled action is hereby dismissed. All future
     pleadings to be filed in 02-C-3087, Lee v. Deloitte &
     Touche. Terminating case. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-03090  Arias, et al-v-Deloitte & Touche, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Status hearing
     held. It is hereby ordered that the above-entitled action
     is hereby consolidated for all purposes with case no.
     02c3087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche. It is further ordered
     that all issues having been consolidated under 02c3087, Lee
     v. Deloitte & Touche it is ordered that the above-entitled
     action is hereby dismissed. All future pleadings to be
     filed in 02C23087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche. Terminating
     case. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-03091  O'Brien, et al-v-Deloitte & Touche, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing held.It is hereby ordered that the above-entitled
     action is hereby consolidated for all purposes with case
     no. 02 C 3087, Lee v. Deloitte Y Touche. It is further
     ordered that all issues having been consolidated under 02 C
     3087, Lee v. Deloitte &  Touche it is ordered that the
     above-entitled action is hereby dismissed. All future
     pleadings to be filed in 02 C 3087, Lee v. Deloitte &
     Touche. terminating case Mailed notice

1:02-cv-03979  Trst Cement MaPenFd, et al-v-F&V Cement Contr Inc,  

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
     Pursuant to the parties request, the status hearing is
     reset to 9:00 2/3/05 . Telephone and mail notice

1:02-cv-04040  Moore-v-Metro Water 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Defendant's
     motion in limine regarding Callie Baird Materials [87-1]
     which was superceded by defendant's amended motion in
     limine regarding Callie Baird [90-1] is denied as moot.
     Mailed notice

1:02-cv-04505  McLernon-v-Deloitte & Touche, et al 




     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Status
     hearing held. It is hereby ordered that the above-entitled
     action is hereby consolidated for all purposes with case
     no. 02 C 3087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche. It is further
     ordered that all issues having been consolidated under 02 C
     3087, Lee v. Deloitte & TOuche it is ordered that the
     above-entitled action is hereby dismissed. All future
     pleadings to be filed in 02 C 3087, Lee v. Deloitte &
     Touche. terminating case Mailed notice

1:02-cv-04551  Minuti-v-Johnson, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/27/05 . No notice

1:02-cv-04762  Waters-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
     hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 1/18/05 .
     Discovery ordered closed on 1/18/05 . In court notice

1:02-cv-05127  Paige-v-Harvey, Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held. In court notice

1:02-cv-05251  Amer Nalt Bk & Trst, et al-v-Allmerica Fin Life 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: There being
     no objections, Emergald's motion for leave to file
     opposition brief in excess of 15 pages pursuant to Local
     Rule 7.1 is granted [152-1]. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-05549  Davis-v-Howse, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler:
     Plaintiff's motion for a turn over re. performance
     royalties from ASCAP to defendant Steven Howse is granted
     [50-1]. Plaintiff's counsel to submit a proposed order to
     chambers by 12/17/04. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-06098  Township HS Dist 211-v-R, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Defendant's response to third partyclaim is due 01/18/05.
     Reply is due 02/01/05. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Defendants' motion for continance pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.
     56(f) is granted in part for the reasons stated on the
     reverse side of this order. Defendants' response to
     plaintiff's motion for summary judgment, and cross-motion,
     if any is to be filed by 02/14/05. No further extensions.
     Plaintiff's reply on its motion and response to defendants'
     cross-motion is to be filed by 03/14/05. Defendants' reply
     on cross-motion, with previously-set page limitation, is to
     be file by 03/28/05. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed
     notice

1:02-cv-06369  Chgo Carp PenFd, et al-v-Paris Contr Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Status
     hearing held; continued to 9:00 a.m. on 1/12/05. The
     parties informed the court that they have reached a
     settlement in principle and need additional time to
     finalize the settlement documents. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-06848  Bk of NY, The-v-Vanderbilt 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Plaintiff's motion to dismiss is granted. Entered order
     dismissing thie action. (Entered Order). Mailed notice

1:02-cv-07032  US Bk Natl Assn-v-Bobin, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
     Plaintiff's motion to dismiss case is granted [13-1]. The
     judgment of foreclosure and sale previously entered is
     vacated with fees waived, and this matter is dismissed.
     (Entered Order.) Telephoned notice

1:02-cv-07209  Gray-v-Degussa Corp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/30/05. The
     stay remains in effect. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-07518  Murad Skin Research-v-Order People Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
     hearing held. Pursuant to stipulation, case is dismissed
     with prejudice, all parties to bear their own costs and
     fees. (Entered Agreed Order to Dismiss). terminating
     case. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-07554  Carp Fringe Ben IL, et al-v-F V E & Assc Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Settlement
     conference of 12/17/04 is stricken and reset for 1:30
     2/3/05 in courtroom 1342. Client representatives with
     settlement authority to be present. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-07625  Hindert-v-Deloitte & Touche, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Status
     hearing held. It is hereby ordered that the above-entitled
     action is hereby consolidated for all purposes with case
     No. 02 C 3087, Lee v. Deloitte & TOuche. It is further
     ordered that all issues having been consolidated under 02 C
     3087, Lee v. Deloite & TOuche it is ordered that the
     above-entitled action is hereby dismissed. All future
     pleadings to be filed in 02 C 3087, Lee v. Deloitte &
     Touche. terminating case Mailed notice

1:02-cv-07626  McDermott-v-Deloitte & Touche, et al 


     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Status
     hearing held. It is hereby ordered that the above-entitled
     action is hereby consolidated for all purposes with case
     no. 02C3087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche. It is further
     ordered that all issues having been consolidated under
     02C3087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche it is ordered that the
     above-entitled action is hereby dismissed. All future
     pleadings to be filed in 02C3087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche.
     Terminating case. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-07627  Keyes-v-Deloitte & Touche, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing held. It is hereby ordered that the above-entitled
     action is hereby consolidated for all purposes with case
     no. 02 C 3087, Lee V. Deloitte & Touche. It is further
     ordered that all issues having been consolidated under 02 C
     3087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche it is ordered that the above
     entitled action is hereby dismissed. All further pleadings
     to be filed in 02 C 3087, Lee v. Deloitte & Touche.
     Consolidating cases 1:02-cv-3087 with case 1:03-cv-7627,
     Terminating case. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-07884  Perez, et al-v-Radio Shack Corp 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Defendant RadioShack Corporation's motion to compel [255-1]
     is withdrawn. No notice

1:02-cv-07990  Sanders, et al-v-VA, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: The United
     States motion for summary judgment is granted [34-2].
     Terminating case. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed
     notice

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier: On
     12/25/04, the district judge granted the United States'
     motion for summary judgment. Accordingly, the status
     hearing set for 12/16/04 is stricken, all pending motions
     are stricken as moot, an the referral is terminated.
     Terminating the case referral to Mag. Schenkier. Mailed
     notice

1:02-cv-08182  Meyer-v-Doerge, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler:
     Plaintiff's motion for discovery sanctions [36-1] is taken
     under advisement. Defendants to respond by 12/29/04.
     Plaintiff to reply by 01/07/05. Ruling by mail. Status
     hearing reset to 01/24/04 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-08256  International-v-Adobe Syst Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
     Status hearing held. The parties are to exchange proposed
     trial witness lists by 01/07/05. Motions in limine are to
     be filed by 01/14/05. Responses to the motions in limine
     are to be filed by 01/28/05 and replies are to be filed by
     02/11/05. Joint pretrial order shall be submitted to this
     Court's chambers by 03/11/05 as outlined in Judge
     Der-Yeghiayan's standing order for joint pretrial orders.
     Copies of Judge Der-Yeghiayan's standing order for pretrial
     order may be obtained from this Court's web page or from
     this Court's Courtroom Deputy. Pretrial conference set for
     04/07/05 at 10:30 a.m. Jury trial set to begin on 04/11/05
     at 9:30 a.m.  Mailed notice

1:02-cv-08383  Trst Chgo Paint Dec-v-Golden Brush 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Citation
     to discovery assets hearing as to Friedler Construction,
     Eric Friedler, is entered and continued to 1/18/05 at 9:00
     a.m. Plaintiff to file a motion for turnover order. Mailed
     notice

1:02-cv-08800  Canadian Pac Rwy Co-v-Williams Hayward 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
     hearing held and continued to 1/20/05 at 8:30 a.m.
     Defendant's motion to strike is entered, with no further
     briefing unless ordered by the court [212-1]. Ruling will
     be by mail. Motion for spoliation is denied [180-1].
     William-Hayward's oral motion to inspect the doors is
     granted, without objection. Burden of proof expert
     disclosures due 12/23/04. Rebuttal expert disclosures due
     1/11/05. Expert discovery to close 2/9/05. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-08801  Near N Ins Brokerage, et al-v-Aon Corp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/16/05 .
     Mailed notice

1:02-cv-08945  Sacco-v-Under Water Constr 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Status
     hearing held and continued to 3/16/05 at 9:30 a.m.
     Plaintiff's motion to allow introduction of deposition at
     trial is withdrawn [31-1] without prejudice as premature.
     Discovery cutoff is extended to 3/16/05. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-09256  Moennich-v-Metro Pier & Expo 

     Docket Date:  01/10/05
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys :
     Settlement conference set for 01/28/05 at 1:30 p.m. All
     parties are to be represented at the settlement conference
     by an individual (other than their attorneys) with full
     authority to settle. The parties are to exchage (but not
     file) written settlement offers, copies of which are to be
     submitted to the court by 01/21/05. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-09301  Lemma-v-INS, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
     Pursuant to stipulation to dismiss filed by the parties
     12/14/04, this matter is dismissed without prejudice.
     Status hearing set for 12/14/04 is stricken. Terminating
     case. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-09311  Sompo Japan Ins Inc-v-Nippon Cargo, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow: For
     the reasons stated in the memorandum opinion and order,
     plaintiff's motion for summary judgment is granted [68-1].
     Motion of defendant Nippon Cargo Airlines, Co., Inc. for
     summary judgment [#72} is denied. Judgment is entered in
     favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $76,923.03.
     Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Terminating case.
     Mailed notices by judge's staff.

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
     Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. For the reasons
     stated in the memorandum opinion and order, plaintiff's
     motion for summary judgment [#68] is granted. Motion of
     defendant Nippon Cargo Airlines, Co., Inc. for summary
     judgment [#72] is denied. Judgment is entered in favor of
     the plaintiff in the amount of $76,923.03. Case is
     terminated. Mailed notices by judge's staff.

1:02-cv-09408  Helzing-v-Loyola Univ of Chg 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Joint
     agreed motion to vacate the Court's order awarding costs to
     defendant is granted and the order awarding costs is
     vacated.Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00108  USA-v-Mendez 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
     defendant Amadeo Mendez :  Change of plea set for 1/27/05
     at 9:45 a.m.   Enter excludable delay pursuant to
     18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to begin 12/15/04 and end 1/27/05.
     Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00126  USA-v-Caputo, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Ross
     A Caputo and Robert M Riley :  Status hearing held and
     continued to 01/12/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Defendant's motion
     for leave to issue subponeas pursuant to Rule 17(c) [135-1]
     motion correct the record [136-2] and motion to clarify
     rulilng [136-1] are entered. The government to respond to
     the motions by 12/30/04. Defendant's to reply by
     01/06/2005. No appearance is necessary for the motions
     noticed for 12/22/04.  Time is excluded from today's date
     to 01/12/2005 at 9:30 a.m. pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(2)
     and 18 USC 3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00133  USA-v-Smith 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
     John L Smith :   Pursuant to parties, evidentiary hearing
     set for 12/16/04 is vacated. Status hearing set for
     01/07/2005 at 1:30 p.m. is reset for 01/07/2005 at 10:15
     a.m. Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00424  USA-v-Landa-Ramirez 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to Pedro
     Landa-Ramirez :  Status hearing held; continued to
     12/16/04 at 10:00 a.m. Time is ordered excluded to
     12/16/04 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00501  USA-v-Calvin 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
     Mitanette Calvin : Defendant's presence is waived for
     status hearing on 2/16/05 at 9:00 a..m. Defendant's ex
     parte motion to appoint expert is granted [60-1].
     Sentencing is reset to 3/3/05 [2 days] at 9:30 a.m. Status
     hearing held; continued to 2/16/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed
     notice

1:03-cr-00504  USA-v-Jaimez, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
     Maria Luisa Jaimez, Gerardo H Jaimez: It is hereby ordered
     that Maria Luisa Jaimez and Gerardo Jaimez are granted
     leave to travel to Mexico for the period of 12/19/04
     through 1/2/05. (Entered Agreed Order to travel while on
     probation). Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00549  USA-v-Cruz 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
     Wilfredo Cruz :  Status hearing re-set for 01/05/2005 at
     9:30 a.m. by request of parties. Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00605  USA-v-LaGrou Dist Syst Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
     LaGrou Dist Syst Inc, Jack Stewart, Michael Faucher, David
     Smith : Status hearing held. No notice

1:03-cr-00689  USA-v-Villasenor, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
     Marco Antonio Villasenor, Manuel Rodriguez, Adam Edward
     Long, William Ross III, Joseph John Dominguez and Joaquin
     Ildefonso Mendez-Garcia : Status hearing held. No notice

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
     Adam Edward Long :  Status hearing held and continued to
     12/16/2004 at 9:30 a.m. No notice

1:03-cr-00700  USA-v-Robinson, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
     Frederick Cox : Status hearing held.  Change of plea
     hearing is set for 1/7/05 at 10:30am. Government's oral
     motion to exclude time is granted without objection.  The
     period beginning 12/15/04 through 1/7/05 is excluded
     pursuant to 18:31619(h)(1)(I). Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00755  USA-v-McGhee 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly as to
     Ronnie Devon McGhee :  Status hearing set to 2/15/05 at
     1:30 p.m. Defendant is ordered to be present. Mailed
     notice

1:03-cr-00855  USA-v-Villatoro, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
     Richard Alcantara :  Status hearing held and continued to
     1/12/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00862  USA-v-Quintero, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
     Lilian Polanco:  By request of the parties, change of plea
     hearing is reset to 1/14/05 at 3:00 p.m. Time is excluded
     pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1). Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00991  USA-v-McIntosh 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
     Carlton T McIntosh : Status hearing held. Defendant's
     granted leave to file a reply to Government's response to
     defendant's statement of need for subpoena. Sentencing set
     for 2/7/05 at 3:00 p.m. Mailed notice

1:03-cr-01008  USA-v-Ledesma 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to
     Julian Ledesma: Defendant's supervision is modified to
     include 200 hours of community service. Mailed notice

1:03-cr-01096  USA-v-Nelson, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
     Alfredo F Busano : Enter agreed order allowing defendant
     Alfredo Busano to travel between the Northern District of
     Illinois and St. Marco Island, Florida between 12/18/2004
     adn 12/31/2004.  (Enter agreed order) Mailed notice

1:03-cr-01106  USA-v-Zerth, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
     defendants:  Status hearing held and continued to
     01/28/2005 at 12:00 p.m. Defendant's motion for
     reconsideration to be filed by 01/04/2005; government's
     response 01/11/2005; reply, if any, 01/18/2005. Mailed
     notice

1:03-cr-01132  USA-v-Terrazas, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
     Roberto Mijares: Status hearing held. Order presentence
     investigation report. Objections and/or  motions for
     departure are due by 3/14/05.  Responses are due by
     3/21/05.  Sentencing set for 4/8/05 at 2:00 p.m. No
     objections to presentence reports or motions for upward or
     downward departure, or responses to such objections and
     motions, will be considered if filed out of time unless a
     motion to file late is made no less than one week prior to
     the date set for sentencing. Mailed notice

1:03-cr-01150  USA-v-Juarez 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
     Paulino Juarez : Jury trial held.  Evidence heard.  Jury
     verdict of guilty as charged in the superseding indictment.
      Trial ends.  Cause referred to the probation department
     for a presentence investigation.  Sentencing set for
     4/5/05 at 9:30am.  Defendant's pretrial motions are due on
     or before 1/26/05; the government response is due on or
     before 2/16/05; and defendant's reply is due on or before
     3/2/05.  Mailed notice

1:03-cr-01152  USA-v-Kidd 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly as to
     Randall Kidd: Defendant is ordered to appear and show cause
     why his probation should not be revoked for the reasons set
     forth in the Special Report of the Probation officer dated
     11/30/04.  Hearing is set to 1/5/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed
     notice

1:03-cv-00104  Marchioni-v-Bd of Ed Cty of Chgo, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Settlement pretrial conference held. Pretrial order is due
     by 1/31/05.  Answers to any motions in limine are due by
     2/11/05. Pretrial conference set to 2:00 3/3/05. Chamber's
     notice

1:03-cv-00117  Central PenFd Intl, et al-v-MCNDT Pipeline Ltd 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Morton Denlow:
     Defendant's agreed motion to reset schedule is granted
     [59-1]. Discovery cutoff 2/25/05. Plaintiff to submit
     written itemization of damages and settlement demand by
     1/17/05. Defendant to submit written settlement offer by
     2/7/05. Status hearing reset to 3/3/05 at 10:00 a.m. Status
     hearing set for 1/18/05 is stricken. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-00801  Duenes, et al-v-Beck 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Status hearing reset to 9:30 12/17/04 . No notice

1:03-cv-01548  Dewick, et al-v-Maytag Corp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Jury
     trial continued to 9:30 12/16/04 . Jury trial begins.
     In court notice

1:03-cv-01550  Daniels, et al-v-Bursey, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Docket entry 4 in this case, indicating this case was
     consolidated with Case No. 03C1550, is in error and is
     hereby corrected as follows. The present case was
     reassigned to Judge Kennelly as a related case to Case No.
     03C1550, but the two cases have not been consolidated.
     Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Response by John Koresko to motion for award of attorney
     fees and costs [371-1] is to be filed by 1/14/05. Reply is
     to be filed by 1/28/05. Ruling to be made by mail. Mailed
     notice

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly : The
     motion of John Koresko and Robert Schmier for clarification
     of prior orders [376-1] and extension of time to appeal
     [376-2] is granted. Docket entry 4 on Case No. 04 C 5183,
     indicating that case and this one were consolidated, is en
     error - Case 04 C 5183 was reassigned as a related case,
     but was not consolidated. That said, the movants have shown
     good cause for an extension of time, so their time to file
     a notice of appeal is extended to 12/24/04. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-01745  Lockhart-v-Jefferson Pilot Fin 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing held. Oral argument on trial of the case is set for
     1:15 3/7/05. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-02107  We Deliver Amer Inc-v-Gen Growth Prop Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Plaintiff's motion for leave to file response, instanter is
     granted [57-1]. Telephoned notice

1:03-cv-02346  Richards, et al-v-Polinsky, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
     Plaintiffs' motion to enforce settlement [87-1] is
     continued to 01/05/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-02373  Cooperstown Bears-v-Action Performance 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
     hearing reset to 10:00 1/13/05 on request of the parties.
     Status hearing set for 12/16/04 is stricken. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Status
     hearing stricken. Telephoned notice

1:03-cv-02399  Cardenas-v-Fleetwood Inc 

     Docket Date:  01/12/05
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
     hearing held and continued to 10:00 2/2/05 . No notice

1:03-cv-02646  Plattner-v-Edge Solutions Inc 




     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 4/13/05.
     Discovery ordered closed on 3/31/05. The court adopts
     parties joint discovery plan. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-02659  Steele-v-Dr Pepper 7 Up, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Status
     hearing held. Plaintiff's counsel informed the court that
     this case has settled and that they will file a stipulation
     to dismiss before the district judge in the next few days.
     All matters relating to the referral of this action having
     been resolved, the case is returned to the assigned judge
     Terminating the case referral to Hon. Arlander Keys.
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-02932  Fleet Bus Cr LLC-v-Glencoe Northstar, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
     Status hearing reset to 9:00 2/22/05 . Mailed notice

1:03-cv-02994  Williams-v-Chgo Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Case
     called. The parties did not appear. Defendant's motion for
     a new trial [121-1] and renewed motion for judgment as a
     matter of law [120-1] are entered. Plaintiff to respond to
     the motions by 1/14/05 and defendant to reply by 1/28/05.
     Ruling will be by mail unless otherwise notified. Mailed
     notice

1:03-cv-03176  Fowler-v-Garvey Marine Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Pretrial conference held on 12/14/04. (See reverse for
     rulings). The parties are to submit proposed jury
     instructions based on the Fifth Circuit pattern civil jury
     instructions and an amended final pretrial order by
     01/04/05. A status hearing will be held telephonically at
     8:30 a.m. on 01/21/05. The trial is set to begin on
     03/21/05 at 9:30 a.m.  (See reverse of minute order.)
     Notices mailed by judge's staff

1:03-cv-03524  Maxwell-v-KPMG LLP 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
     hearing re-set for 1/27/05 at 10:00 a.m. Motion hearing
     held on plaintiff's motion to compel. Plaintiff's motion to
     compel requests Nos. 1-3 of fourth document request is
     continued to 1/27/05 at 10:00 a.m. for status. [24-1]
     Request No. 3 of third document request is denied. Request
     No. 7 of fourth document request is denied based on the
     representation that there are no responsive documents.
     Request No. 10 of the fourth document request is withdrawn.
     Plaintiff to submit written itemization of damages and
     settlement demand by 1/26/05. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-03527  Beard-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al 


     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/19/05 . No notice

1:03-cv-03705  Fireman's Fund Ins-v-Fordham 65 E Goethe, et al 

     Docket Date:  01/11/05
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 3/17/05 .
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-03767  Jackson-v-Rest Depot 

     Docket Date:  12/19/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
     hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/26/05 . Mailed
     notice

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
     Plaintiff's counsel motion for leave to withdraw is granted
     [13-1]. The appearance of Ernest N. Powell, Jr. is
     withdrawn. Plaintiff to retain new counsel on or by 1/26/05
     or proceed pro se. withdrawing attorney attorney Ernest N.
     Powell Jr. for Joseph Jackson, Status hearing held and
     continued to 1/26/05 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-03792  Civix DDI LLC-v-Motorola Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve :  Markman
     hearing set for 9:30 3/14/05 . Mailed notice

1:03-cv-03855  Harvey-v-Sternes 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Status
     hearing held. Pro-se petitioner's motion for substitution
     of counsel is withdrawn [31-1]. Petitioner's reply to
     defendant's response to the petition is to be filed on or
     before 12/27/04. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-04528  Rizzo-v-Wheaton PD, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held an continued to 9:30 12/22/04.
     Plaintiff is required to submit a list of damages
     (quantification) as ordered by the court on or before
     12/22/04. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-04549  Field-v-Hewitt Assc LLC 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo: On
     court's own motion, rule to show cause hearing set for
     12/17/04 is reset for 12/20/04 at 9:30  Telephoned notice

1:03-cv-04556  Viets-v-Arthur Andersen LLP 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/2/05 . In
     court notice

1:03-cv-04589  Boler Co-v-Arvinmeritor Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing of 12/22/04 is vacated. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-04708  Travelers Indemnity-v-Farmer, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Settlement
     conference held. Status hearing on settlement set to 9:30
     1/14/05 . Mailed notice

1:03-cv-04843  Hydra Stop Inc, et al-v-Severn Trent Env Svc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras:
     Status hearing held. Parties are given to February 15,
     2005 to file cross-motions for summary judgment. Said
     motions are limited to 25 pages. Answers to cross-motions
     are due 03/15/05. Replies are due 04/01/05. Answers and
     replies are limited to 15 pages. Ruling set for 04/21/05
     at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-04876  Merritt-v-Johnson, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : By
     agreement, pretrial conference set for 12/17/04 is reset to
     9:00 on 1/26/05. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05077  Williams-v-Nine Fifty Ltd, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 a.m. Motion
     [39-1] is hereby withdrawn by request of movant. Mailed
     notice

1:03-cv-05122  Henry-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     REFERRAL ORDER:  Case referred  to Hon. Arlander Keys  for
      Settlement Conference Mailed notice.

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
     hearing held and continued to 2/3/05 at 8:45 a.m. Jury
     trial [1 week] set for 4/11/05 at 9:30 a.m. Pretrial order
     and motions in limine due 3/7/05. Case referred to
     Magistrate Judge Keys to conduct a settlement conference.
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05125  Lorillard Tobacco Co-v-Thatchet Corporation, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
     Status hearing held. Pursuant to Stipulation and Order
     for entry of permanent injunction, release of bond, and
     dismissal with prejudice filed in open court, this matter
     is dismissed, including defendant's counterclaim with
     prejudice and without costs to any party. terminating
     case (Entered Stipulation and Order) Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05141  Levy-v-MN Life Ins Co 


     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/28/05 . Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05191  Cuchna, et al-v-Reinhart, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Ian H. Levin :
     Plaintiffs' unobjected motion for extension of time to file
     proposed pretrial order is granted [10-1]. Proposed
     pretrial order is due by 12/22/04. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05200  Samuelson Trading-v-Waksal 

     Docket Date:  12/19/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
     hearing held and continued to 10:00 6/29/05 . Discovery
     ordered closed on 6/27/05 . No notice

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel:
     Defendant's joint motion for extension of discovery cut-off
     and trial dates is granted [23-1]. No notice

1:03-cv-05236  Wilson Sporting, et al-v-Penn Prt, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Joint
     motion for a second continuance to file pretrial order is
     granted. [95-1] The status hearing and for filing of the
     joint pretrial order set for 12/23/04 is reset to 02/03/05
     at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05265  United Food HWFd, et al-v-Parker House Sausage 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow :
     Plaintiff's motion to vacate dismissal [13-1] and for entry
     of judgment [13-2] is entered and continued to 1/5/05 at
     9:15 a.m. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05309  Davis-v-Sheahan, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing held and continued to 1/20/05 at 9:00 a.m. Jury
     trial [4 days] set for 3/7/05 at 9:30 a.m. Motions for
     summary judgment to be filed by or on 1/18/05, and should
     be noticed. Oral motion for leave to file appearance is
     granted and should be filed by 12/17/04. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05566  Goldberg, et al-v-R J Reynolds Tobacco 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
     hearing held; continued to 01/28/05 at 9:00 a.m.
     Discovery is proceeding. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05704  Fieldturf Inc-v-Triexe Mgt Grp Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
     hearing set for 12/16/04 is vacated. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05731  VWR Intl Inc-v-Henry, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 on 1/12/05. If
     appropriate documents are submitted prior to that date, no
     personal appearance is required. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05811  Murry, et al-v-Amer Mtge Banc, Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
     Defendants' motions for leave to file briefs in excess of
     page limit in opposition to plaintiffs' renewed motion for
     class certification and in support of its motion for
     summary judgment are granted [117-1] [118-1]. Telephoned
     notice

1:03-cv-06016  Fitipovich-v-K&R Express Syst 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/16/05 .
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-06177  Thomas-v-CitiCorp Mtge Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/16/05. Discovery
     cutoff by 3/16/05 . Mailed notice

1:03-cv-06213  Weniger-v-Arrow Fin Svc LLC, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     REFERRAL ORDER of 12/15/04 Referring to Hon. Nan R. Nolan
     the defendant's motion to withdraw admissions. (For
     further detail see order.) Mailed notice

1:03-cv-06299  Esplanade At Locust, et al-v-XL Reinsurance Amer, e 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/13/05 .
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-06563  Allstate Ins Co-v-Target Corp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
     Status hearing held and continued to 01/19/05 at 9:30
     a.m., Boto defendants' counsel may appear by telephone.
     Counsel for the parties advise the Court that the parties
     have reached a settlement agreement in principle. Boto
     defendants' motion to dismiss all claims against Boto
     Company Limited and Boto International Holdings Limited
     [31-1], is stricken without prejudice as moot. If a
     stipulation to dismiss is filed in advance of the status
     date, the status will be stricken and counsel need not
     appear. Notices mailed by judge's staff

1:03-cv-06569  USA-v-Vasquez-Ruiz 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Status hearing held and continued to 1:30p.m. on 1/31/05
     . Mailed notice

1:03-cv-06610  Sherry-v-Duffy, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing held. Settlement conference set for 1:30 3/14/05 in
     courtroom 1342. Client representatives with settlement
     authority to be present. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-06851  EEOC-v-Whitehall Htl Ltd, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Nan R. Nolan :  Pursuant
     to settlement conference held on 12/10/04, parties report
     that they are unable to reach a settlement.   All matters
     related to the referral of this action having been
     concluded, the case is returned to the assigned judge.
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-06908  Moriarty, et al-v-SCI IL Svc Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/26/05. A trial
     date will be set at scheduled status hearing.  Mailed
     notice

1:03-cv-07050  Delgado, et al-v-Rosemont Vlg of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : This case
     has been referred to Judge Denlow to conduct a settlement
     conference.  Judge Denlow requires full compliance with the
     enclosed standing order before conducting a settlement
     conference.  The parties shall jointly contact the
     courtroom deputy, Donna Kuempel, at 312/435-5857 with
     mutually agreeable dates or appear on 10:00 1/18/05 to set
     a settlement conference date.  Because of the volume of
     settlement conferences conducted by Judge Denlow, once a
     settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no
     continuance will be granted without a motion showing
     extreme hardship. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-07336  Ivanhoe Fin Inc-v-Highland Banc Corp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
     hearing set to 10:00 2/15/05 before Magistrate Judge Morton
     Denlow in Courtroom 1350.  Parties shall deliver a copy of
     an initial status report to chambers, Room 1356, 3 business
     days before the initial status hearing.  If the parties
     have recently prepared and filed an initial status report,
     the submission of the previously filed initial status
     report is sufficient. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-07524  Pierce, et al-v-Chgo Rail Link LLC, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Emergency motion for extension of time and leave to file a
     reply to plaintiffs' response to motion for summary
     judgment is granted. [53-1] Deadline for filing reply is
     extended to 12/17/04. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-07594  Murray-v-Avon Prod Inc 


     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Defendant Avon
     Products, Inc.'s motion for summary judgment is granted
     [22-1], and plaintiff William S. Murray's cross-motions for
     summary judgment are denied [25-1], [33-1]. Entered
     Memorandum Opinion and Order, terminating case Mailed
     notice

1:03-cv-07948  Grand Vehicle Works-v-Frey, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve :
     Defendant's motin for leave to file documents under seal is
     granted. The confidential appendix may be filed under seal
     pursuant to protective order entered on 05/03/04. Mailed
     notice

1:03-cv-08209  Truesdale-v-Klich, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 11:00 12/22/04 . Mailed notice

1:03-cv-08227  Laborers PWFd, et al-v-Sam's Concrete Intl, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/23/05 . In
     court notice

1:03-cv-08558  Covenant Air & Water-v-Cleaner Living Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. John W. Darrah :
     Plaintiff's motion for enforcement of discovery order
     [60-1] and for discovery sanctions is granted as to the
     enforcement of discovery. Defendant is ordered to comply by
     01/03/05. As to the motion for discovery sanctions [60-2],
     the issue is entered and continued to 1/19/05 at 9:00 a.m.
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-08559  Nickola-v-CNA Grp Life, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Plaintiff's
     response to motion to strike [29-1] is to be filed on or
     before 12/23/04. No reply brief will be necessary. ruling
     on motion to strike will be by mail. Telephoned notice

1:03-cv-09120  Ward-v-Franm, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Status
     hearing held and continued to 2/25/05 at 10:00 a.m.
     Plaintiff agreed to drop his claims against the state and
     the state officials in connection with slip and fall and
     confrontation with another inmate. Plaintiff has until
     1/3/05 to amend the complaint on the remaining claims.
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-09131  Winters-v-Walsh Constr 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 11:00 12/22/04 . Mailed notice

1:03-cv-09218  Conagra Foods Inc-v-CH Dredge & Co Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. David H. Coar : Answer
     brief to motion to vacate conditional judgment [13-1] due
     1/17/05. Reply to answer brief due 1/21/05. Lexingtion
     Insurancec Company's motion to vacate conditional judgment
     [13-1] is continued to 2/7/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-09233  Close-up Intl Inc-v-Balalaika Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Status hearing set for 12/16/04 is reset to 9:00 on
     1/25/05. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-09257  Globetec Intl Ltd-v-August Wenzler GmbH, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
     hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 3/3/05 . in
     court notice

1:03-cv-09329  Bacon-v-Exelon Corp 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
     hearing reset to 12/22/04 at 9:00 a.m. at the request of
     the parties. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00000  rptsrch: cases record not found, et al-v-rptsrch: c 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to
     Michael S Jehle, Michael P Quijano : To set preliminary
     bail at $4500.00 and that defendant be allowed to sign own
     recognizance bond as to both defendants.  No notice

1:04-cr-00011  USA-v-Pearson 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
     Bernard Pearson :  Status hearing held; continued to
     1/19/05 at 9:45 a.m.  Government's oral motion to exclude
     time is granted [0-1] without objection. The period
     beginning 12/15/04 through 1/19/05 is excluded pursuant to
     18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00015  USA-v-Bonilla 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
     defendant Oscar Bonilla :  Change of plea reset to 1/27/05
     at 9:45 a.m.   Enter excludable delay pursuant to
     18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to begin 12/15/04 and end 1/27/05.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00070  USA-v-Hernandez, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/15/04  Assigning Anastacio
     Hernandez   to Fugitive Calendar Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00113  USA-v-Moore 


     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip as to Donnie
     Earl Moore :  Status hearing held and continued to
     01/18/2005 at 10:00 a.m. Time to be excluded under 18 USC
     Section 3161(h)(8)(B)(i) and U.S.C. v Tibboel, 753 F.2nd
     608 (7th Cir. 1985)  Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00156  USA-v-Campos, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to
     Martin Vasquez : Change of plea hearing held. Defendant
     enters a plea of guilty to count one of the superseding
     indictment.  Judgment of guilty entered. Enter plea
     agreement. Cause is referred to the Probation Office for a
     presentence report.  Sentencing set for 05/05/05 at 9:45
     a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00200  USA-v-Betancourt, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
     all defendants:  Status hearing held and continued to
     1/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. Enter excludable delay pursuant to
     18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to begin 12/15/04 and end 1/12/05.
     Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
     defendant Gregory Smith : Defendant's response to the
     government's  motion to disqualify now due by 12/29/04.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00226  USA-v-Martinez, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
     defendant Enrique Martinez :  Status hearing or possible
     change of plea reset to 1/10/05 at 2:30 p.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00243  USA-v-Stephenson 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason as
     to Robert Stephenson : Arraignment held. Defendant enters
     a plea of not guilty to the superseding indictment.
     Government's oral motion to amend the superseding
     indictment to reflect in excess of 5 grams, instaead of 50
     grams in count one as to defendant Robert Stephenson is
     granted [0-1] Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip as to Robert
     Stephenson : Any motions in limine are to be filed on or
     before 01/03/05. Responses to  motions limine due by
     01/10/05. Proposed jury instructions to be filed on or
     before 01/03/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00248  USA-v-Mancari 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to Bruno
     Mancari: Status hearing held.  Trial set for 2/14/05 at
     10:00 a.m. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(8)(b)(i), time
     is excluded until 2/14/05 in the interest of justice.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00306  USA-v-Head 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to David
     A Head : The third agreed motion to extend the surrender
     date as to defendant David A Head is granted. [17-1] The
     defendant shall surrender to the designated institution on
     Wednesday, 02/16/2005. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00449  USA-v-Ellis 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     William Anthony Ellis :  Status hearing reset to
     02/01/2005 at 9:00 a.m. The court deems the period of time
     fro m12/15/04 through 02/01/05 excludable under the
     provisions of T. 18 USC 3161(h)(8)(B)(i) continuity of
     counsel.  Telephone notice

1:04-cr-00464  USA-v-Thompson, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Barry
     Mickiel : Motion hearing held. Defendant's motion for
     leave to return to employment and to relocate place of
     residence is granted in part and denied in part.  The
     defendant is permitted to change his residence at this
     time. A status hearing is set before Magistrate Judge Nolan
     on 1/28/05 at 10:00 a.m. at which time a residence change
     may reconsidered. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00466  USA-v-Sach 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Joseph
     Van Sach : Detention order previously issued in 04cr466 to
     stand.  No notice

1:04-cr-00472  USA-v-Kowalewski 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
     defendant Paul H Kowalewski :  Status hearing or possible
     change of plea reset to 1/10/05 at 2:00 p.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00495  USA-v-Martin, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
     Troy Martin: Defendant's motion to compel [314-1] granted
     by agreement. Government to produce materials by 12/20/04.
     No notice

1:04-cr-00512  USA-v-Shimizu 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
     defendant Hisashi Shimizu :  Arraignment and plea reset to
     12/17/04 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00521  USA-v-Gonzalez 




     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     Louie Gonzalez :  Status hearing reset to 1/13/05 at 9:30
     a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00538  USA-v-Holeman 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to
     Kenneth R Holeman: Change of plea hearing set for 12/15/04
     is vacated. Status hearing set for 12/16/04 at 10:00 a.m.
     for scheduling for trial. Time is ordered excluded to
     12/16/04 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00543  USA-v-Garcia, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
     Gabriel Garcia :  Status hearing held and and continued to
     02/09/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Response to defendant's motion to
     suppress evidence [39-1] is be filed by 12/29/04; reply by
     01/06/2005; ruling is set for 02/09/2005 at 9:30 a.m.  The
     period begining 12/15/04 through 02/09/05 is excluded
     without objection pursuant to 18:3161(h)(11)(F). Mailed
     notice

1:04-cr-00557  USA-v-Freimuth 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
     John  Freimuth : Change of plea hearing held.  Defendant
     withdraws plea of not guilty and enters plea of guilty to
     Counts 1,2, and 4. Defendant informed of rights.  Judgment
     of guilty entered. Cause referred to the probation office
     for a presentence investigation.  Sentencing set for
     2/18/05 at 12:00 p.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00559  USA-v-Alexander 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip as to Kenneth
     Alexander :  By agreement of the parties, change of plea
     reset to 01/14/05 at 11:00 a.m. Time to be excluded under
     18 USC Section 3161(h)(8)(B)(i) and U.S. v Tibboel, 753
     F.2nd 608 (7th Cir. 1985)  Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00577  USA-v-Lopez-Mendoza 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
     defendant Jose Guadalupe Lopez-Mendoza : Status hearing
     held.  Change of plea set for 2/8/05 at 9:45
     a.m.Defendant's pretrial motions are denied without
     prejudice as moot.  No notice

1:04-cr-00600  USA-v-Burke 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     Ronald Andrew Burke :  Status hearing reset to 1/12/05 at
     9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00719  USA-v-Marshal 



     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Pamela
     T Marshal : Status hearing held. Change of plea hearing
     set for 01/28/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00784  USA-v-Santiago, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan as to
     Adalberto Santiago :  The Government's petition for writ of
     habeas corpus ad prosequendum is granted [27-1]. Order writ
     of habeas corpus ad prosequendum to issue as to defendant
     Adalberto Santiago returnable on 2/14/05 at 12:00 p.m.
     (Entered Order). Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00814  USA-v-Gutierrez, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Jose
     Leonel Gutierrez, Gloria Celeste Ruiz : Imani Chiphe's oral
     motion to withdraw as counsel for defendant Gloria Ruiz is
     granted [0-1].  Gerald J. Collins' is appointed as counsel
     to represent defendant Gloria Ruiz.  Tie is excluded from
     today's date to 12/22/04 at 9:30 a.m pursuant to 18 USC
     3161(h)(1)(F)(G).  Status hearing held; continued to
     12/22/04 at 9:30 a.m.  Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00829  USA-v-Ramirez-Lopez 

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
     Jorge Ramirez-Lopez :  By agreement change of plea hearing
     is set for 01/21/2005 at 2:30 p.m. The period beginning
     12/15/04 through 01/21/2005 is excluded pursuant to
     18:3161(h)(1)(I).  Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00836  USA-v-Trotter 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip as to Joseph
     Trotter : It is ordered that the conditions of defendant's
     supervision are modified as follows: The defendant shall
     reside at the Salvation Army Work Release Center at the
     direction of the Probation Officer for up to 120 days.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00847  USA-v-Thompson 

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
     Dennis Leigh Thompson :  Status hearing held; continued to
     2//2/05 at 9:45 a.m.  Defendant is to submit his financial
     affidavit by 12/22/04. Government's oral motion to exclude
     time is granted [0-1] without objection. The period
     beginning 12/15/04 through 2/2/05 is excluded purusant to
     18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00854  USA-v-Jimenez-Calderon 

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
     Alfredo Jimenez-Calderon :  Status hearing held; continued
     to 1/5/05 at 9:45 a.m. Government's oral motion to exclude
     time  is granted [0-1] without objection. The period
     beginhing 12/15/04 through 1/5/04 is excluded purusant to
     18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00897  USA-v-Wideman 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
     Tyrone Wideman :  Government's oral motion to exclude time
     is granted [0-1].  Time to be excluded under 18 USC
     Section 3161(h)(8)(B)(i) and U.S. V. Tibboel, 753 F.2nd 608
     (7th Cir. 1985).,  Status hearing reset for 1/7/05 at
     9:30 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00915  USA-v-Mendoza, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys as to
     Ignacio Duran Jr:Paul M. Brayman is granted leave to
     withdraw as counsel for defendant and Nisha Sushay is
     granted leave to file his appearance on defendant's behalf.
     The defendant waives his right to preliminary examination.
      Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound
     to the U.S. District Court for further proceedings. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cr-00917  USA-v-Teran, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys as to
     defendant Andrew Mondragon :  Preliminary examination is
     reset to 1/14/05 at 9:30 a.m. pursuant to the defense
     counsel's request. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00949  USA-v-Crayton 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to
     Robert Crayton : Defendant's motion to extend time to file
     pretrial motions is granted. [14-1]  Pretrial motions to
     be filed by 01/20/2005. Government's response by 01/27/05.
     In court hearing on pretrial motions is set for 02/02/05 at
     9:45 a.m.  Jury trial set for 02/28/05 at 9:00 a.m. Status
     hearing set for 12/16/04 is vacated.  Time is ordered
     excluded to 02/02/05 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B).
     Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00964  USA-v-Grayson 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Johnny
     J Grayson : Defendant's motion to set a preliminary hearing
     is denied [11-1] for the reasons stated of record.
     Defendant's motion withdraw as counsel is granted [11-2].
     Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00988  USA-v-Lorenzo 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
     Tomas Tejeda Lorenzo:  Status hearing set for 1/19/05 at
     9:00 a.m.  Arraignment held. Defendant Tomas Tejeda
     Lorenzo enters plea of not guilty.   16.1(A) conference
     to be held by 12/22/04.  Pretrial motions due by 1/12/05.,
     Government's response to be filed by 1/19/05. Enter
     excludable delay pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to being
     12/15/04 and end 1/19/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01000  USA-v-Hodges 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Edmund
     Hodges : Allan A. Ackerman is granted leave to file his
     appearance as substitute counsel for defendant.  Charles
     Antonietti is granted leave to withdraw as counsel for
     defendant.  Detention hearing held and continued to
     12/17/04 at 11:00am. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01040  USA-v-Hodges 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Edmund
     Hodges : Allan A. Ackerman is granted leave to file his
     appearance as substitute counsel for defendant.  Daniel
     Hesler is granted leave to withdraw as counsel for
     defendant. Detention hearing held and continued to 12/17/04
     at 11:00am. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01049  USA-v-Korpela, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler as to
     Gennady Shvartsshteyn : Arraignment held. Defendant
     executes waiver of indictment.  Defendant enters plea of
     guilty to count one. Defndant informed of his rights.
     Court enters judgment of guilty.  Order cause referred to
     the Probation Department for a presentence investigation
     report. Motions for departure and objections to presentence
     investigation report to be filed by 01/26/05.  Sentencing
     set for 02/02/05 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01051  USA-v-Reed 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/15/04  Case reassigned  to Hon.
     John W. Darrah from Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown pursuant to
     IOP 11 .  Defendant does not consent to the jurisdiction of
     a magistrate judge.  (For further detail see order.)
     Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01052  USA-v-Griffin 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Evelyn
     Griffin:  Arraignment reset for 12/22/04 at 9:30 a.m.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01058  USA-v-Abdullah 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler as to
     Muhammad Abdullah:  Arraignment set.   Arraignment reset
     to 1/12/05 at 9:30 a.m. Notice for the defendant is to be
     sent to Apt. 1208, not 1200. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01062  USA-v-Woods 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to Urena
     Woods:  Arraignment held. Defendant Urena Woods appears and
     pleads not guilty as to the indictment.   Order
     appointment of Daniel J. Hesler of the Federal Defender
     Program to represent the defendant.   Defendant is given
     until 1/11/05 to file any pretrial motions.  Own
     recognizance bond is set in the amount of $4,500.00.
     Status hearing set for 1/12/05 at 10:30 a.m. Pursuant to
     18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(1)(F), time is excluded for the filing and
     ruling on pretrial motions. (Entered Order appointing
     counsel). Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01064  USA-v-Wilson 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Howard
     L Wilson Jr: Arraignment and plea held.  Defendant waives
     formal reading of the indictment and enters a plea of not
     guilty.  Defendant informed of rights.  Enter Order
     appointing Christina Farley to represent defendant.
     16.1A conference to be held by 12/27/04.  Pretrial motions
     to be filed by 1/7/05; resposne to be filed by 1/18/05.
     Status hearing set before Judge Bucklo on 1/21/05 at 10:00
     a.m. Time ordered excluded pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1).
     Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01065  USA-v-White 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
     Charlette P White:  Status hearing set for 1/28/05 at
     10:00 a.m.  Arraignment held. Defendant Charlette P White
     enters plea of not guilty to all counts.   16.1
     conference to be held by or on 12/22/04. Pretrial motions
     to be filed by or on 1/14/05. Government's response to be
     filed by or on 1/21/05. Excludable time to begin pursuant
     to 18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01072  USA-v-Garcia, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
     Miguel Naranjo: Case called for detention hearing.
     Detention hearing reset to 12/21/04 at 2:30 p.m. Defendant
     waives his right to preliminary examination. The court
     finds probable cause and orders defendant bound to the U.S.
     District Court for further proceedings. Preliminary
     examination hearing  set for 12/17/04 is stricken as to
     defendant Miguel Naranjo.  Defendant shall remain in
     custody. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
     Juventino Benavides:  Detention hearing held and continued
     to 12/21/04 at 2:30 p.m. Defendant waives his right to
     preliminary examination.  The court finds probable cause
     and orders the defendant bound to the U.S. District Court
     for further proceedings. Preliminary examination set for
     12/17/04 is stricken as to defendant Juventino Bena Vides.
      Defendant shall remain in custody. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
     Eduardo Abitia-Silva: Case called for detention hearing.
     Government moves for pretrial detention. Defendant waives
     the detention hearing without prejudice to defendant's
     right to move at a later time for release on conditions.
     Defendant will remain in custody until further order of
     the court. Preliminary examination hearing remains set for
     12/17/04 at 2:00 p.m. Mailed notice



     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
     Ricardo Baeza: Case called for detention hearing.
     Detention hearing reset to 12/17/04 at 2:00 p.m.
     Preliminary examination hearing remains set for 12/17/04 at
     2:00 p.m. Defendant shall remain in custody. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
     Larry Wilson: Case called for detention hearing.
     Government moves for pretrial detention. Defendant waives
     the detention hearing without prejudice to defendant's
     right to move at a later time for release on conditions.
     Defendant will remain in custody until further order of the
     court. Preliminary examination hearing remains set for
     12/17/04 at 2:00 p.m. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
     Ramiro Guerrero: Case called for detention hearing.
     Government moves for pretrial detention.  Defendant
     waives the detention hearing without prejudice to
     defendant's right to move at a later time for release on
     conditions.  Defendant will remain in custody until
     further order of the court. Defendant waives his right to
     preliminary examination. The court finds probable cause and
     orders the defendant bound to the District Court for
     further proceedings.   Preliminary examination hearing
     set for 12/17/04 is stricken as to defendant Ramiro
     Guerrero.  Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
     Salvador Orozco: Case called for detention hearing.
     Detention hearing reset to 12/20/04 at 2:30 p.m.
     Preliminary examination hearing remains set for 12/17/04 at
     2:00 p.m. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
     Jose Pena: Case called for detention hearing.
     Government moves for pretrial detention.  Defendant
     waives the detention hearing without prejudice to
     defendant's right to move at a later time for release on
     conditions.  Defendant will remain in custody until
     further order of the court. Preliminary examination hearing
     remains set for 12/17/04 at 2:00 p.m. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
     Valentin Salazar: Case called for detention hearing.
     Government moves for pretrial detention. Defendant waives
     the detention hearing without prejudice to defendant's
     right to move at a later time for release on conditions.
     Defendant will remain in custody until further order of
     court. Preliminary examination hearing remains set for
     12/17/04 at 2:00 p.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01090  USA-v-Dismukes, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to all
     defendants:  Arrest warrants issued as to James Dismukes
     a/k/a JD, Marcus Robinson, a/k/a Ck and Cop Killer, Robert
     Newcomb, a/k/a Duna, Taisha Brownlee, Michael Edwards,
     Joseph Fleming, Michael Nelson, Milton Patterson, Anthony
     Cross, Tanya Davis a/k/a Bonnie. Government's motion to seal
     complaint and affidavit until 3/15/05 or until the execution
     of the accompanying arrest warrants, whichever come first,
     is granted [2-1].  (Entered Order)  No notice

1:04-cr-01092  USA-v-Helmcke 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Randy
     A Helmcke: To set preliminary bail at $4,500.00 and that
     defendant be allowed to sign own recognizance bond. No
     notice

1:04-cr-01093  USA-v-Zavala 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to
     Jacinto Zavala :  To set preliminary bail at $5000.00 and
     that defendant be allowed to sign own recognizance set for
     Jacinto Zavala. No notice

1:04-cr-01094  USA-v-Welge 

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to David
     Michael Welge : To issue bench warrant and set preliminary
     bail at $4,500.00 and that defendant be allowed to sign own
     recognizance bond.  The District Court Clerk's Office is
     directed to disclose to the Assistant U.S. Attorney
     assigned to this case for the government, the name of the
     judge, magistrate judge, docket number assigned to this
     case and arrest warrants.  In order to expedite arraignment
     of arrested defendant.  This information is not to be
     disclosed to any other party and the indictment is to
     remain sealed until arrest of defendant or until further
     order of the court. No notice

1:04-cr-01095  USA-v-Soto 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Raul
     Soto: The Government will seek to have the defendant
     detained without bond pursuant to Title 18, United States
     Code, Section 3142. No notice

1:04-cr-01096  USA-v-White 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Chamon
     C White : To set preliminary bail at $4500.00 and that
     defendant be allowed to sign own recognizance bond.  No
     notice

1:04-cr-01097  USA-v-Elliott 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Alfred
     Elliott : The government will seet to have the defendant
     detained without bond pursuant to Title 18, United States
     Code, Section 3142. No notice

1:04-cv-00146  Smart Mkg Grp Inc-v-Consumer Guide LLC 




     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Filed plaintiff's motion to dismiss Counts I & IV of
     defendant's counterclaim and third-party complaint [14-1]
     and memorandum in support. Answer brief to motion due
     01/12/05. Reply to answer brief due 01/26/05. Ruling will
     be by mail.  Status hearing held. Discovery closure date
     of 01/31/05 is hereby vacated. Status hearing will be set
     with ruling by mail. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00192  Combined Intl Svc-v-Imperial Crane Sales, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Settlement conference held and continued to 11:00 1/5/05
     in room 1262. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00194  Connell, et al-v-KLN Steel Prod Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
     At the parties' request, settlement conference set for
     1/6/05 is stricken. Status hearing for 2/10/05 at 9:00 a.m.
      Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00277  Native Amer Arts Inc-v-Jewel Food Stores, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/19/05 for
     report on settlement. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00298  Central States PenFd, et al-v-Pneumatic Trucking 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
     Status hearing stricken. Status hearing by telephone set
     for January 12, 2005 at 8:45 a.m. Parties to initiate call.
      Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00353  Garden Cty Boxing-v-Chavez 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 11:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00376  Comcast of IL X LLC-v-Espinosa 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Return on rule to show cause held. The writ of body
     attachment has been executed. Defendant appears in open
     court. Defendant is ordered released. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00632  Altman, et al-v-Weeres, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing held and continued to 10:15 2/28/05 . Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-00699  Bazile-v-Ford Mtr Co 




     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
     Status hearing held and continued to 11:15 1/20/05,
     immediately following the hearing before the District Judge
     . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00765  Trst Bricklayers-v-Nass, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/5/05 . If a
     stipulation to dismiss is filed in advance of the status
     date, the status will be stricken and counsel need not
     appear. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00767  Peter Rosenbaum-v-Otto Doosan Mail, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman : The
     court grants Ms. Bradford's motion to reconsider the award
     of sanctions and vacates that portion of the 11/29/04 order
     imposing sanctions upon her in the amount of #1,862.90. (See
     reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice by judge's staff

1:04-cv-00788  Sullivan, et al-v-Louis Jones Ent Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown
     for a settlement conference. Mailed notice.

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
     hearing held and continued to 2/1/05 at 9:00 a.m. for
     scheduling for trial. This case is referred to Magistrate
     Judge Brown for a settlement conference. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00838  Scianna-v-Gilmore, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing set to 9:30 1/26/05 . Settlement conference
     held. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  01/06/05
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall : Enter
     order setting briefing schedule. Defendant's motion for
     summary judgment and supporting brief is due by 1/28/05.
     Plaintiff's answer due by 2/28/05. Defendant's reply due by
     3/14/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00879  Federated Dept, et al-v-MJ Clark Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason:
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 1/25/05.
     Motion hearing held. Plaintiff's motion to qush subpoenas
     [43-1] and defendant M.J. Clark's motion to bar [45-1] are
     denied. Fact discovery extended to 1/31/05.  Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00904  Brandt, et al-v-Bd of Ed of Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: The court
     denies defendants' motion to dismiss plaintiff's amended
     complaint [42-1]. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-00939  Pierson-v-Blagojevich, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan:
     Status hearing held. No one appeared on behalf of the
     plaintiff on the court's noticed status hearing. This
     matter is hereby dismissed, without prejudice, pursuant to
     Local rule 41.1. All pending dates and motions are hereby
     stricken as moot  terminating case. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00956  Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Structural Concrete 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/26/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01018  Witkowski-v-Gibson Elec Co Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Pursuant
     to stipulation, case is dismissed with prejudice, each
     party to bear its own costs. terminating case. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-01020  Urban-v-Gymboree 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 2/1/05 . Open
     court notice

1:04-cv-01195  Central States PHWFd, et al-v-Cintas Corp No 3 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
     Status hearing reset to 9:30 1/26/05 . Telephone notice

1:04-cv-01199  Shales, et al-v-Alpine Concrete Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Status hearing reset to 9:30 1/5/05 for report on
     settlement. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01286  Pope-v-Pratt Ashland Coop, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     REFERRAL ORDER:  Case referred  to Hon. Morton Denlow  for
      discovery supervision, and  settlement conference
     Mailed notice.

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
     hearing set to 10:00 1/18/05 before Magistrate Judge Morton
     Denlow in Courtroom 1350.  Parties shall deliver a copy of
     an initial status report to chambers, Room 1356, 3 business
     days before the initial status hearing.  If the parties
     have recently prepared and filed an initial status report,
     the submission of the previously filed initial status
     report is sufficient. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Status hearing held and continued to 02/16/05 at 9:00 a.m.
      Plaintiff's motion for default judgment is denied. [11-1]
     Plaintiff's motion for leave to file answer to third
     amended complaint is granted. [12-1] No notice

1:04-cv-01290  Hermosillo-v-Marrotta, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier:
     Pursuant to the parties' request, the settlement conference
     set for 1/12/05 is stricken. A status hearing is set for
     1/12/05 at 9:00 a.m., courtroom 1700, for the purpose of
     setting a date for a settlement conference. Prior to the
     1/12/05 status hearing the parties shall jointly contact
     the court's courtroom deputy at 312/435-7573 with agreed
     dates for a settlement conference. The status hearing will
     be stricken if a settlement conference date is set with the
     court's courtroom deputy. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01414  Native Amer Arts Inc-v-Ashton-Drake, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. James B. Moran:
     Plaintiff's motion for extension of time for briefing of
     defendant's motions dismiss is granted [28-1]. Plaintiff's
     response to defendants' motions to dismiss [13-1] [25-1]
     [26-1] to be filed on or before 2/3/05. Status hearing set
     for 2/3/05 at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01424  Flemister-v-Cook Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Motion
     hearing held. Defendants' motion for enlargement of time to
     respond to discovery is granted. [24-1] Discovery schedule
     is amended as follows: all fact discovery will be completed
     by 04/12/05. Plaintiff will designate any expert witnesses
     and provide the disclosure required by 05/12/05. Defendant
     will designate any expert witnesses and provide the
     disclosure required by 06/13/05. Plaintiff will disclose
     any expert rebuttal opinion by 07/13/05. Depositions of
     experts will be taken by and all expert discovery will be
     completed by 08/12/05. Status hearing set for 02/03/05 at
     9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01560  Sompo Japan Ins Inc, et al-v-CAL Cargo AL Ltd, et a 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
     Status hearing set to 9:00 1/6/05 . Telephone and mail
     notice

1:04-cv-01584  Mannie-v-Potter 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
     Status hearing set for 2/15/05 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom
     2214. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01619  Zapien, et al-v-Escobar, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Plaintiff
     Antonia Zapien, Maribel Escobar and Blanca Hernandez's
     motion to withdraw their motion for summary judgment on
     counts I and II, on liability only is granted [26-1].
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01715  Molex Incorporated-v-Wyler 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo:
     Plaintiff's motion for enlargement of time to respond to
     defendant's motion for summary judgment is denied [31-1] as
     stated in open court. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01783  Perugachi, et al-v-Valet Pk Svc Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Arlander Keys : The
     Parties informed the Court that they have reached a
     settlement agreement. The terms of the settlement agreement
     are complex and will extend over a period of time. The
     parties will consent to the jurisdiction of this Court for
     all further proceedings in this case. The Parties will file
     consents with the district judge. Thereafter, the Parties
     will complete settlement documents and notice their motion
     for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement
     Agreement before this Court. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01853  Hudson-v-Adams St Prt, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
     Status hearing reset to January 13, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01901  Bodemuller-v-Yum Brands Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/27/05 .
     Deadline for filing of dispositive motions is due 1/24/05
     . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02073  Bond-v-Grossinger Chevrolet 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Status hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/3/05 .
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02087  Laferriere-v-Standard Parking, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
     Laferriere's motion for appointment of counsel [9-1] was
     granted 5/12/04 [12-1]. The clerk shall correct the docket
     to reflect this entry. Laferriere's motion to proceed in
     forma pauperis [10-1] is granted.  Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02179  Barta-v-Lonestar Steakhouse, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier: In
     light of the order entered on 12/9/04 [24-1] by the
     district judge dismissing this case pursuant to settlement,
     the status hearing set for 12/15/04 is stricken and the
     referral is terminated. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02266  SEIU PenFd, et al-v-Ave Care Ctr Inc 



     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing reset to 9:30 1/26/05 by request of the
     Plaintiffs. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02267  Rosas-Bustos-v-US Dept of Homeland, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
     Defendants' motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint [6-1]
     is granted. (See reverse of minute order.) terminating
     case Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02296  Mt Vernon Fire Ins-v-Capital Dev, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
     Status hearing held and continued to January 18, 2005 at
     9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02334  Galifos-v-Wal Mart Stores Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:00 2/1/05. Fact discovery
     cutoff extended to 1/21/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02354  Mtge Elec-v-Corciuc 

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Plaintiff's motion to dismiss [15-1] is granted. The
     judgment of foreclosure and sale previously entered is
     vacated with fees waived, and this matter is dismissed.
     (Entered Order). terminating case Telephoned notice

1:04-cv-02357  Regions Mtge Inc-v-Irmer, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen :
     Motion for judgment of foreclosure [13-1] is reset to 9:00
     a.m. on 1/20/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02418  Rabbit Tanaka Corp-v-Atico Intl USA Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     REFERRAL ORDER:  Case referred  to Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier
     for  discovery supervision], and  settlement conference
     Mailed notice.

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/24/05 . Open
     court notice

1:04-cv-02572  Trustee PWVac IBEW-v-Allstar Elec Contr, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah:
     Plaintiff's oral motion to dismiss this case without
     prejudice is granted. Case closed. Terminating case.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02577  Heavenly Ham Co, et al-v-HBH Franchise Co LLC, et a 


     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
     Plaintiffs' agreed motion to withdraw filed documents and
     re-file under seal is granted [74-1]. Plaintiffs are
     granted leave to re-file exhibits 30 and 36 to their Local
     Rule 56 statement under seal. Mailed notice by judge's
     staff

1:04-cv-02810  Ribaudo-v-Barnhart 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow :
     Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment due 01/14/05.
     Defendant's cross motion for summary judgment due 02/14/05.
     Plaintiff's reply due 02/28/05. Oral arguement reset on
     motions for summary jdugment for 03/15/05 at 10:30 a.m.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02811  Jacques-v-ComEd Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
     hearing reset to 10:00 2/22/05.  Status hearing set for
     12/21/05 is stricken. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02840  Underwood-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
     Underwood's motion to lift the stay on discovery is granted
     [6-2]. The status hearing set for 01/16/05 is stricken.
     Status hearing is set for 3/15/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-02888  Sbarboro-v-Fiache 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Joint
     motion to extend discovery to 03/01/05 [10-1] is granted.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02907  Dominguez-v-Hendley, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
     hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 2/14/05 .
     In court notice

1:04-cv-02916  Tyler, et al-v-Sageworks Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 11:00 12/22/04 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02979  Lawrence-v-Jewel Food Stores 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 on 2/3/05.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02999  World Kitchen (GHC), et al-v-Zyliss Haushaltwaren,  




     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
     Status hearing held. Plaintiffs' motion to stay discovery
     and related proceedings in this action pending appeal in
     the Federal Circuit is granted [42-1]. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03019  Motown Record Co LP, et al-v-Does, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
     (Entered Judgment and Permanent Injunction Based on
     Stipulation.) Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03038  Full Perspective-v-Original Diet Patch, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing reset from 9:00 12/16/04 to 9:00 1/4/05 . Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-03082  Wachovia Securities, et al-v-Neuhauser 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 11:00 12/22/04 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03131  Papa John's Intl Inc-v-PJ Chgo LLC, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Moran:
     Evidentiary hearing set for 12/15/04 is reset to 12/29/04
     at 10:30 a.m. Settlement discussions held. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03132  Trent-v-Wexler, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
     Hearing held on rule to show cause. Larry P. Smith and
     Mitchell Wexler appear. Amy Schwab did not appear and was
     excused. This document shall be substituted for the
     memorandum opinion and order entered 12/7/04. The order of
     12/7/04 vacating the judgment stands. The case is dismissed
     with prejudice. (Entered Memorandum Decision (Amended))
     Mailed notice by judge's staff.

1:04-cv-03150  Joliet, Cty of-v-S Towing Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/16/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03310  Roaring Fork Capital, et al-v-Birdview.com Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 11:00 12/22/04 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03320  McDermott, et al-v-Lucent Tech Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Filed plaintiffs' motion for leave to file amended
     complaint. [15-1] Motion granted. Motion to dismiss [10-1]
     is stricken as moot. Defendants to answer or otherwise
     plead on 01/10/05; Rule 16 conference set for 01/24/05 at
     9:00 a.m.  Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03327  Graves-v-Chgo Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     REFERRAL ORDER:  Case referred  to Hon. Geraldine Soat
     Brown  for  all discovery disputes Mailed notice.

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Plaintiff's
     motion to compel referral to Magistrate Judge Brown all
     further discovery disputes are referred to Judge Brown.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03355  Neal-v-Chgo Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Neal's
     motion for the production and inspection of physical
     evidence is denied outright, and a photocopy is being
     transmitted contemporaneously with a copy of this
     memorandum order to appointed counsel Christian Collin for
     counsel's information {30-1, 32-1, 32-2). (Entered
     Memorandum Order) Notices mailed by judge's staff

1:04-cv-03380  Lesky-v-Layden 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/11/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03384  Ramos-v-Qlty Croutons Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/16/05 .  Fact
     discovery cutoff is extended to and including 3/1/05.   No
     notice

1:04-cv-03398  Feng Shui MW Ctr-v-ABS-CBN Telecom NA 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
     Plaintiff's motion to extend trial date and pretrial order
     submission [15-1] and to set matter for pretrial [15-2] is
     denied for failure to show good cause. Parties joint final
     pretrial order was originally due 12/07/04, and was
     extended to 12/17/04 on the court's own motion. Notice
     mailed by judge's staff.

1:04-cv-03456  Hampton-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Status
     hearing held and continued to 2/16/05 at 9:15 a.m.
     Defendant's oral motion for leave to file summary judgment
     by 1/31/05 is granted. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03487  Valencia-v-Young, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
     hearing reset to 9:30 1/21/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03518  Edys Grand Ice Cream-v-Joe & Ross Inc 


     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/5/05.
     Plaintiff's counsel reports that this matter is settled in
     principle. If stipulated dismissal order is filed prior to
     1/5/05, no appearance is required. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03533  Dimplex N Amer Ltd-v-Twin Star Intl Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
     Status hearing held and continued to 5/18/05 at 9:00 a.m.
     Rule 26 initial disclosures to be made by 12/31/04. Fact
     discovery deadline set for 9/30/05. Expert disclosures for
     issues on which a party bears the burden of proof by
     10/31/05. Rebuttal expert disclosures by 11/30/05. Expert
     discovery deadline set for 12/30/05.  Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03582  Walker-v-Gen Sec Svc Corp 

     Docket Date:  01/06/05
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
     hearing held and continued to 01/19/05 at 9:45 a.m.
     Discovery is reopened, which includes plaintiff's
     deposition, to and including 02/15/05. Any dispositive
     motions to be filed by 03/15/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03613  Tovell, et al-v-Gjovik Chevy-Olds, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason: The
     referral in this case having been closed, defendant Gjovik
     Chevy's motion to remove case from federal jurisdiction
     should be re-noticed for presentment to Judge Coar. No
     appearance is required before Magistrate Judge Mason on
     12/23/04. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03705  McConnell-v-Iovino, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 3/17/05 .
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03735  Z Tel Communications-v-SBC Communications 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Non-party
     Witness, Telution, Inc.'s emergency motion for
     clarification of 6/16/04 order regarding reasonable expense
     reimbursement is denied [26-1] as stated in open court.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03762  Kopnick-v-IL Comm Clg Dist 508, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
     Board of Trustee's motion for leave to file the appearance
     of Paul Burmeister is granted [11-1]. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03790  Pena-v-Novartis Phar Corp., et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber:
     Pursuant to the stipulation, this case is dismissed with
     prejudice of claims asserted against The Lone remaining
     defendant Earl Gatch. Status hearing stricken. Terminating
     case. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03792  Cabrini-Green Local, et al-v-CHA, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Status hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/5/05 .
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03812  Equity Residential, et al-v-Kendall Risk Mgt Inc, e 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
     Status hearing held and continued to 1/20/05 at 9:00 a.m.
     Plaintiff's motion for leave to file second amended
     complaint is granted [18-1]. The pending motion to dismiss
     plaintiffs' amended complaint is denied as moot without
     prejudice [12-1]. No notice

1:04-cv-03847  Trst Glaziers ArchM-v-K & J Erectors 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
     Status hearing set to 9:30 1/4/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03886  Buiza, et al-v-Davis Bancorp 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Settlement
     conference held at which the parties reached a settlement
     agreement. All matters related to the referral of this
     action having been concluded, the case is returned to the
     assigned judge.  Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03904  Lewis-v-Chgo Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
     Defendant City of Chicago's uncontested motion to extend
     deadline for Rule 26(a)(2) disclosure is entered and
     continued to 12/17/04 at 9:00am [39-1]. Mailed notice by
     judge's staff

1:04-cv-03991  Parson-v-Unite Here AFL-CIO, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
     Defendant's motion to vacate substitution of defendant
     [21-1] and to correct caption [21-2] is granted. Local 1,
     Unite Here, AFL-CIO is substituted for defendant Union of
     Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees-Hotel
     Employees and Restaurant Employees and the Clerk of the
     Court is directed to amend the title of this case
     acocrdingly. Defendant's motion for leave to file first
     amended answer is granted [22-1]. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04128  Armstrong, et al-v-South Chgo Dodge, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/26/05 for
     report on settlement. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04152  Matuszak-v-Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 3/15/05. Fact
     discovery ordered closed on 3/15/05. Open court notice

1:04-cv-04177  Shahid-v-Northmoor 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 11:00 12/22/04 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04280  Sheth-v-Ernst & Young, LLP 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan:
     Status hearing held and continued to 01/27/05 at 9:00
     a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04323  Robb-v-Centrix Fin Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
     Plaintiff's motion to voluntarily dismiss [19-1], is
     granted. Ordered that the complaint against defendant is
     hereby dismissed with prejudice. Any pending motions or
     schedules are stricken as moot terminating case. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-04363  Hall-v-Lindquist & Trudeau 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing held and continued to 1/12/05 at 9:00 a.m.
     Plaintiff's second motion to compel discovery responses
     from Lindquist & Trudeau, Inc. [9-1] is granted. Plaintiff
     may file a fee petition for costs incurred with bringing
     this motion, as stated in open court. Discovery to be
     turned over by 11:00 a.m. on 12/24/04. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04375  Amer Family Life Ins-v-Delegge, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/30/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Defendant
     NAEFEP Management Co., Inc.'s motion to Continue Settlement
     Conference is granted [20-1]. Settlement conference set on
     12/21/04 is stricken. The parties are directed to contact
     chambers with an agreed date for a settlement conference.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04427  Joliet Sand & Gravel-v-Amer Bin & Conveyor 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing held and continued to 8:45 1/6/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04525  Pesek, et al-v-Donahue, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     REFERRAL ORDER:  Case referred  to Hon. Geraldine Soat
     Brown  for  discovery supervision, and  settlement
     conference Mailed notice.

1:04-cv-04528  Carthans-v-Jenkins, et al 



     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 11:00 12/22/04 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04532  St Paul Fire-v-Sanchez & Daniels, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Status
     hearing held. Pursuant to both stipulations, case is
     dismissed without prejudice. Terminating case. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-04542  Zacharevskaja-v-Ridge, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Status
     hearing held. Plaintiff given to and including 1/28/05 in
     which to file motion for summary judgment with supporting
     brief; defendant's response due by 2/18/05; plaintiff's
     reply due by 3/4/05; ruling on motion will be by mail. No
     notice

1:04-cv-04571  Laborers PenFd, et al-v-D'Amico Constr Co 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
     hearing held. Attorney for plaintiff advised court that
     issues with the audit have been resolved. All matters
     related to the referral of this action having been
     concluded, the case is returned to the assigned judge.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04590  Syverson-v-Sternes, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo:
     Respondent's motion to dismiss petitioner's 28 U.S.C. 2254
     petition as time-barred is granted [20-1]. This case is
     hereby dismissed without prejudice. Petitioner's motion to
     extend is granted. Petitioner is hereby given until
     01/19/05 to file any motion for reconsideration. If no
     motion for reconsideration has been filed by said date,
     this case will be dismissed with prejudice. Terminating
     case. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04766  Hardin-v-Provena Mercy Ctr 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve :
     Defendant's motion for substitution of counsel is granted.
     [19-1] Attorney Kathleen D. McKay is substituted with
     Kendra M. Allaband, Garner Caron & Douglas, LLP. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-04796  Zenith Elec Corp-v-PDI Commc Syst Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 11:00 12/29/04 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04801  Johnson-v-EMCO Chem Dist 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
     Status hearing held and continued to 01/12/05 at 9:30 a.m.
     Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures are due by 12/30/04. Discovery is
     ordered closed on 4/29/05. Plaintiff's oral motion for
     appointment of counsel is granted. The cour appoints
     Kathleen M. McCabe Cassiday, Schade & Gloor, LLP, 20 N.
     Wacker Dr., Ste. 1040, Chicago, IL 60606 312/641-3100 to
     represent plaintiff. A copy of plaintiff's complaint,
     defendant's answer to complaint, Judge Gottschall's
     standing order and docket sheet are forwarded to counsel
     forthwith. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04821  Hess Newmark Owens-v-Owens, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason: As
     stated in the attache memorandum opinion and order,
     plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction is denied
     [2-1]. All exhibits and deposition testimony submitted to
     the court after the hearing is admitted. Status hearing
     set for 1/5/05 at 9:00 a.m. Entered Memorandum Opinion
     and Order. Mailed notices by judge's staff.

1:04-cv-04830  Dale-v-Carlson Wagonlit, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Settlement
     conference reset by the Court for 2/15/05 at 1:30 p.m.
     Parties are reminded that Judge Nolan requires compliance
     with her standing order before conducting a settlement
     conference. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04874  Saunders-v-Equifax Info Svc LLC, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
     Status hearing reset to 9:30 1/14/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04907  McLemore-v-Cellco Prt, et al 

     Docket Date:  01/12/05
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
     hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/12/05 . No notice

1:04-cv-04931  Camaren-v-Bk One NA, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 11:00 12/22/04 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05053  Kopnick-v-Chgo Sch Reform Bd 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Status hearing held and continued to 3/16/05 at 9:30 a.m.
     As this motion is plaintiff's first written request for
     discovery [27-1], it is stricken without prejudice, but
     defendant agrees to produce personnel file. Defendant's
     motion to dismiss [23-1] granted without prejudice to Title
     VII claim, section 1983 claim dismissed as untimely,
     section 1981 claim is dismissed as plaintiff is not a
     member of a racial minority. Mailed notice by judge's staff

1:04-cv-05087  Chgo Paint Dec AppFd-v-2 B Decorating Svc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30a.m. on 1/19/05
     . No notice

1:04-cv-05107  Lopez-v-Clean Harbors Env 

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Blanche M. Manning : The
     defendant's motion to reconsider is denied [4-1]. (See
     reverse of minute order.) Notices mailed by judge's staff

1:04-cv-05117  Gagliardo, et al-v-Biehn Constr Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
     Status hearing held. Cause having settled, the complaint
     is hereby dismissed with prejudice and without costs.
     Terminating case. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05136  Lynch, et al-v-Young, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Plaintiffs' motion for leave to amend complaint [8-1], to
     join indispensable parties Harvey Police Dept. and the Cook
     County Sheriff Dept. as party defendants, [8-2] and to
     serve party defendant by publication is granted. [8-2]
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05202  Gerfen-v-USPS, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
     Status hearing reset to 12/22/04 at 9:00 a.m. in
     courtroom 2214 at plaintiff's counsel's request. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-05274  Bertrand-v-Sheriff Cook Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
     The parties having filed a stipulation to dismiss pursuant
     to settlement, this case is hereby dismissed with prejudice
     and without costs to any of the parties. All pending dates
     are hereby stricken.  terminating case Mailed notice by
     judge's staff

1:04-cv-05340  Mtge Elec-v-Rothman, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing stricken. Defendant/third-party plaintiff
     Rothman's motion is granted only as to an extension of time
     to respond to motion to dismiss and is denied as for
     default judgment and other requested relief.
     Defendant/third-party plaintiff Rothman's answer to the
     motions to dismiss is due by 12/19/04; replies are due by
     1/12/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05374  Dziewa-v-NCO Fin Syst Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Arlander Keys :
     Settlement conference set for 1/28/05 at 1:30 p.m. All
     parties are to be represented at the settlement conference
     by an individual (other than their attorneys) with full
     authority to settle. The parties are to exchange (but not
     file) written settlement offers, copies of which are to be
     submitted to the court by 1/21/05. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Arlander Keys :
     Settlement conference set for 2/16/05 at 1:30 p.m.  All
     parties are to be represented at the settlement conference
     by an individual (other than their attorneys) with full
     authority to settle. The parties are to exchange (but not
     file) written settlement offers, copies of which are to be
     submitted to the court by 2/11/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05383  USA-v-Galanos 

     Docket Date:  01/12/05
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
     hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/19/05 . Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-05444  Hoskins-v-Cook Co Jail, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman : The
     plaintiff's renewed motion for leave to proceed in forma
     pauperis #[18-1] is denied as moot. The court already
     granted the plaintiff leave to proceed in forma pauperis by
     Minute Order of 8/25/04. As the plaintiff does not appear
     to have the wherewithal to present his case, his renewed
     request for appointment of counsel is granted. Scott H.
     Gingold, Perkins Coie LLP, 131 S. Dearborn Str., Suite
     1700, Chicago, Illinois 60603, (312) 263-5641 is appointed
     to represent the plaintiff in accordance with counsel's
     trial bar obligations under the District Court's Local Rule
     83.37.  Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Status hearing held and continued to 2/23/05, at 9:00 a.m.
      Defendants' motion to dismiss is granted [20-1] and
     Michael Sheahan is dismissed without prejudice and Cook
     County Jail is dismissed with prejudice, as defendants.
     terminating party Michael Sheanan and Cook County Jail
     Defendant Greene's answer to the complaint is due by
     1/14/05. Plaintiff's appointed counsel is granted leave to
     file an amended complaint by 2/18/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05451  HotJobs.Com, LTD-v-Elect Eng Grp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 on 1/7/05.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05460  Adventus Amer Inc, et al-v-ARS Tech Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
     hearing reset to 9:30 12/17/04 . Telephoned notice

1:04-cv-05534  English-v-Smith, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Defendant's motion for summary judgment. Answer brief to
     motion due 3/18/05. [14-1] Reply to answer brief due
     4/8/05. Status hearing set for 2/25/05 at 9:00 a.m.
     Defendant's motion for leave to file limited motion for
     partial summary judgment as to the issue of exhaustion
     under the PLRA granted. [13-1] Discovery on exhaustion
     issue to close 2/25/05., Rule 16 conference held.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05539  Bermea-v-Sims, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart: Status
     hearing stricken. Respondent's motion to substitute
     counsel [11-1] is moot as the appearance of Anderson M.
     Gansner is on record. Respondent's answer is construed as a
     motion to dismiss the petition for writ of habeas corpus.
     Petitioner Bermea is given to 1/18/05 to file an answer to
     respondent's motion to dismiss; respondent is given to
     2/1/05 to file a reply; rule by mail. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05583  Warner Bros Records, et al-v-Alvarez 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur:
     Plaintiff's motion for entry of default as to Elizabeth
     Alvarez [4-1], is granted. (Entered Default Judgment and
     Permanent Injunction.) No notice

1:04-cv-05633  Williams, et al-v-Derifield, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
     Status hearing held and continued to 01/27/05 at 9:00 a.m.
      Plaintiff's motion for entry of default judgment against
     Harley Hermes, Michael Canlas [8-1], is denied without
     prejudice. As previously ordered, the parties are to file
     the Court's Joint Jurisdictional status report by 12/29/04.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05654  Central Lab PenFd Bd, et al-v-Pintar, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve :
     Plaintiff's motion to correct misnomer is granted. [7-1]
     The defendant in this proceedings is Greg Pinter,
     individually and d/b/a Pinter Contracting, and d/b/a Pinter
     General Contracting, and d/b/a Pinter Construction. The
     default order and judgment is amended to similarly correct
     the misnomer. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05684  Brown-v-Equifax Info Svc LLC 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/23/05. Fact
     discovery ordered closed on 3/15/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05719  Rudnicki-v-WPNA 1490 AM, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Moran:
     Plaintiff's response to defendants Alliance Communications,
     Inc. and Polish National Alliance of The United States of
     North America's motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint
     [11-1] to be filed on or before 1/5/05. Defendants reply to
     be filed on or before 1/19/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05790  Grey Direct Inc-v-Erie Ins Co 


     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Grey
     Direct's motion to strike counterclaims [17-1] is entered,
     briefing is stayed pending ruling on the motion to dismiss.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05793  Henry-v-Schaumburg Toyota I 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 1/27/05 for
     scheduling for trial. Parties are directed to exchange Rule
     26(a)(1) disclosures by 1/13/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05802  Chisholm-v-Deutsche Bk AG 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Mark Filip : Time to
     reinstate the above-entitled case is extended to and
     including 2/15/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05882  McSorley-v-Del Re, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/30/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
     hearing held and continued to 1/11/05 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed
     notice by judge's staff.

1:04-cv-05922  Directv Inc-v-Woodlock, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur:
     Woodlock's amended answer is also stricken, this time
     without leave being granted to replead [8-1]. Finally,
     Woodlock is advised that in light of his nonattendance at
     yesterday's status hearing, this court yesterday set 9 a.m.
     1/3/05 as the next status hearing, and he is ordered to
     appear at that time. (Enetered Memorandum Order.) Mailed
     notice by judge's staff

1:04-cv-05933  Deutsche Bk Amer, et al-v-Nunn, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah :
     Settlement conference held. No notice

1:04-cv-05971  Alta Mere Ind Inc-v-L&H Dev Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Plaintiff's motion for default judgment in the amount of
     $170,329.62 is granted [4-1]. Defendant is permanently
     enjoined from using plaintiff's trademarks, trade names and
     trade dress, etc. (Entered Order)  terminating case No
     notice

1:04-cv-06009  Porter-v-Gen Counsel for SSA, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06058  Alliance Shippers-v-United Distillers 



     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:30 am. on 2/14/05.
     Defendant's oral motion to amend complaint to add proper
     defendant is granted. Consents filed. All matters relating
     to the referral of this action having been resolved, the
     case is returned to the assigned judge. Terminating the
     case referral to Hon. Ian H. Levin Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06061  PSN IL LLC-v-Andersons Inc The, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
     Defendant Grain Processing Corporation's agreed motion to
     enlarge time to 12/20/04 to answer or otherwise plead is
     granted [19-1]. Telephoned notice

1:04-cv-06072  OH Casualty Ins Co-v-Wholesale Mulch Prod, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Status
     hearing held. Pretrial conference pursuant to Rule 16(b) is
     set for 2/8/05 at 9:00 a.m. Plaintiff's motion to dismiss
     defendant's counterclaim [10-1] and plaintiff's motion for
     judgment on the pleadings [11-1] are denied for the reasons
     stated on the record. Proposed discovery plan pursuant to
     Rule 26(f) and proposed scheduling order pursuant to Rule
     16(b) to be filed in chambers by the close of business on
     2/1/05. Forms of report of planning conference and proposed
     scheduling order are available on the court's web page or
     in chambers. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06086  Atlantic Recording, et al-v-Devries 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Status hearing held pursuant to Rule 16(b) with plaintiff's
     attorney appearing.  Paties have reached agreement in
     principle to settle. Status hearing continued to 9:00a.m.
     on 1/18/05 . Plaintiff is directed to notify defendant of
     the new date. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06108  Gomez-v-Allied Security 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 on 3/22/05. Rule
     26(a)(1) disclosures by 1/11/05. Discovery ordered closed
     on 4/15/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06215  Bonds-v-Skokie Mtr Sales Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: The
     12/10/04 minute order is amended to reflect that the motion
     by defedant Skokie Motor Sales, Inc. to stay pending
     arbitration is granted in light of the Court's 12/9/04
     ruling. The status hearing set for 1/20/05 at 9:00 a.m. is
     only as to all other defendants. Defendant Skokie's
     appearance is waived. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06262  Ellis-v-Home Depot 




     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30a.m. on 1/19/05
     . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06287  Hill, et al-v-Leibach 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : The clerk
     is directed to change petitioner's name on the court's
     docket from "Wendell Hudson" to "William Hill," the name
     under which he is incarcerated. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06324  Hernandez-v-Summit Vlg of 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing reset to 9:30 1/5/05. Case was called for
     status and no one appeared.  Plaintiff and/or by counsel is
     required to appear at scheduled status hearings.  Failure
     to appear on the above date will result in a dismissal of
     this case for want of prosecution.   Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06361  Murphy-v-Barnhart 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
     Status hearing set for 1/4/05 is stricken. Plaintiff's
     motion for summary judgment is due 1/26/05. Commissioner's
     cross-motion/response to be filed by 2/28/05. Plaintiff's
     reply is due 3/14/05. Ruling by mail. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06400   520 S Michigan Ave, et al-v-Devine, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Status hearing set for 9:15 a.m. on 04/06/05. Plaintiff's
     response to the motions to dismiss [11-1] [12-1] is due by
     01/21/05. Defendants' replies are due by 02/07/05. No
     notice

1:04-cv-06421  Mtge Elec Regis Syst-v-Naniak, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
     Plaintiff's petition for order of publication is granted
     [5-1]. Telephoned notice

1:04-cv-06451  Mtge Elec Reg Syst-v-King, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. John A. Nordberg :
     Plaintiff's counsel has advised this court that defendants
     have filed bankruptcy. This case is dismissed with leave to
     reinstatement once the bankruptcy stay is lifted or the
     bankruptcy is discharged.  terminating case Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06474  Fieldturf Intl Inc-v-Gen Sports Turf LLC 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Blanche M. Manning : This
     case is dismissed without prejudice and without costs
     pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1). Status hearing stricken. All
     pending motions stricken.  terminating case Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06487  Carpenters BenFd, et al-v-Fine Line Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/27/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06521  Greenpoint Mtge Corp-v-Hamilton, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler:
     Plaintiff's motion for default order as to Tim Hamilton,
     Donna Hamilton is granted [4-1]. (Entered Default Order.
     Entered Order Appointing Lewis Powell, III Special
     Commissioner. Entered Judgment of Foreclosure.) All pending
     dates and motions are terminated as moot. Terminating
     case. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06524  Select Portfolio Svc-v-Abadeer, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. James B. Moran :
     Plaintiff's motion for default order and motion for
     judgment of foreclosure is granted. [5-1] terminating
     case (Entered Default Order, Order Appointing Ron Abrams,
     Judgment of Foreclosure) Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06545  In Re: Prince, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : This
     matter has been referred to Judge Denlow for ruling on a
     pending motion.  If no briefing schedule has been set or if
     no briefing is desired, the parties are to notice the
     motion up on Mondays or Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m.  Judge
     Denlow does not desire briefs on discovery disputes.
     Otherwise, the parties are to appear for status or argument
     at 10:00 1/11/05  Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06557  Ross-v-RJM Acquisitions 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held. Discovery ordered closed on 5/31/05.
     This matter is referred to Magistrate Judge Soat Brown for
     discovery supervision and settlement conference.  The
     magistrate judge has full authority to set and reset
     discovery cut-off dates. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     REFERRAL ORDER:  Case referred  to Hon. Geraldine Soat
     Brown  for  discovery supervision, and  settlement
     conference Mailed notice.

1:04-cv-06565  Udoh, et al-v-Ridge, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
     hearing reset to 9:30 12/17/04 . Telephoned notice

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
     hearing reset to 9:30 1/26/05 on parties request. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-06571  Deng-v-Sears Roebuck & Co 


     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 7/20/05.
     Discovery ordered closed on 12/31/05. The court adopts
     parties' agreed discovery schedule.  In court notice

1:04-cv-06573  Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Amerimex Concrete 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
     hearing reset to 9:30 1/6/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06581  Quinn-v-Pauley, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
     hearing reset to 9:30 12/17/04 . Telephoned notice

1:04-cv-06604  Soto-v-Hulick, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
     Defendant's motion to substitute counsel is granted [13-1].
      Anderson Gansner is hereby substituted as counsel of
     record, in place of David Iskowich. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06618  Dawson-v-Allied Interstate 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
     Defendant's uncontested motion for enlargment of time in
     which to appear and file answer/responsive pleadings and
     proposed discovery plan is granted [3-1]. Status hearing
     reset to 1/21/05 at 9:30 a.m. Telephoned/Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06649  Mtge Electronic-v-McCarthy, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
     Plaintiff's motion for default order is granted [5-1]
     terminating case. (Entered Judgment of Foreclosure, Order
     Appointing Gerald Nordgren As Special Commissioner,
     Default.) No notice

1:04-cv-06655  Trst Auto Mechanics-v-Hegewisch Auto 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/26/05 for
     report on settlement. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06668  Morton Grove, et al-v-Biomarin Phar Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
     Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(ii) stipulation to dismiss
     without prejudice filed by the parties 12/14/04, this
     matter is dismissed without prejudice. Status hearing set
     for 12/14/04 is stricken. Case terminated. terminating
     case Mailed notice.

1:04-cv-06669  Murry, et al-v-Residential Funding, et al 




     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan:
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 3/17/05.
     Plaintiff's expert disclosure and reports shall be served
     by 2/15/05. Defendant's expert disclosure and reports shall
     be served by 3/1/05. All discovery shall be completed by
     3/15/05. Dispositive motions are to be filed by 4/15/05.
     Responses to the dispositive motions, if any, are to be
     filed by 4/29/05 and replies, if any, are to be filed by
     5/6/05.  Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06675  Koifman, et al-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/15/04 This case is reassigned to
     the Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow from Hon. Milton I. Shadur
     pursuant to Local Rule 40.4. Case related 1:04-cv-6659
     with member cases 1:04-cv-6675 (For further detail see
     order.) Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06684  McGee, et al-v-Dresnick 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
     hearing reset to 9:30 12/17/04 . Telephoned notice

1:04-cv-06688  Kelly-v-The Mtge Ex, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber:
     Status hearing set for 1/20/05 at 9:00 a.m. There being
     no objection, plaintiff's motion to strike 1/13/05
     settlement conference is granted [10-1]. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06710  People of the St IL-v-Tradeway Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/4/05 . No
     notice

1:04-cv-06734  Workplace Safety Ins-v-Hasan, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
     hearing held and continued to 1/20/05 at 9:00 a.m. for
     scheduling for trial. Defendant to file an answer to the
     complaint by 1/13/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06737  Hinge Inc-v-Hingesonic Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: This
     action is hereby dismissed with prejudice with each party
     to bear its own costs and attorneys' fees. Terminating
     case. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06747  Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Lewis, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/19/05.
     Prove-up documents to be submitted by 1/13/05.  Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-06772  Achamire-v-NCO Fin Sys Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier: The
     matter has been referred to this court for discovery
     supervision, nondispositive pretrial motions, and a
     settlement conference. The parties are directed to conduct
     a Rule 26(f) planning conference by 1/4/05, and to file a
     report of the planning conference (with a courtesy copy
     delivered to chambers) by the close of business on 1/11/05.
     The report shall be prepared using the format enclosed with
     this order. The matter is set for a status conference on
     1/13/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06800  Woodruff-v-Paxson Machine Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 02/01/05. All
     defendants are ordered to answer or otherwise plead to the
     complaint on or before 01/13/05. All parties are directed
     to exchange Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures by 01/13/05. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-06831  Lochard-v-Cognisa Security Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: As this
     court's 11/22/04 order reflected, this court did not treat
     Lochard's incorrect answer to that part of the motion as at
     all dispositive in its ruling denying the appointment of
     counsel, which remains in effect. (Entered Memorandum.)
     Mailed notices by judge's staff.

1:04-cv-06845  Leichentritt-v-Dickey, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
     hearing held and continued to 1/27/05 at 9:00 a.m.
     Defendants' Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss [14-1] is
     entered. Plaintiff's response to be filed by or on 1/7/05.
     Defendants' reply to be filed by or on 1/14/05. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cv-06873  Trst Cement MaPenFd, et al-v-Rich Concrete Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John F. Grady :
     Defendants' agreed motion for extension of time (until
     12/28/04) to answer or otherwise plead [4-1] and to vacate
     any techincal default [4-2] is granted. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06882  GBC Scientific Equip-v-GBC Separations Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason:
     Settlement conference held. Parties were able to reach an
     agreement to settle the case, the terms of which were
     stated in open court. Parties consented to the jurisdiction
     of the Magistrate Judge. Parties are ordered to file their
     stipulation to dismiss by 12/23/04. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06919  Manning, et al-v-Lynwood Vlg of IL 




     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Status hearing set for 12/16/04 is reset to 9:00 on
     1/20/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06956  Mtge Elec-v-Wilkerson 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Status hearing set for 01/25/05 at 9:00 a.m. Plaintiff's
     motion to default defendants [6-1] and enter judgment is
     denied. [6-2] Defendant's responsive pleading is due by
     01/21/05. No notice

1:04-cv-07070  Baran-v-Unknown Officers, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
     Plaintiff's motion for default judgment against Chgo, Cty
     of is granted [3-1]. Prove-up hearing set for 1/7/05 at
     10:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07109  Forcillo-v-Lemond Fitness Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/22/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Status hearing held telephonically. Amended motion to
     quash third party subpoena of Steen Isaksen [1-1] is
     granted. Telephoned notice

1:04-cv-07126  Miller-v-Allied Interstate 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing reset from 12/20/04 at 9:00 a.m. to 1/20/05 at 9:00
     a.m. Defendant's uncontested motion for enlargement of time
     [4-1] is granted. Defendant to answer or otherwise plead by
     or on 01/18/05. Joint status report to be filed by or on
     01/18/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07158  Aird-v-Hartford Life Svc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
     hearing reset to 1/12/05 at 11:00a.m. Plaintiff's motion
     to stay proceedings is granted in part and denied in part
     [10-1]. All defendants are given an extension of time to
     01/17/05 to answer or otherwise plead. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07257  USA-v-Jones 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Request is
     granted [2-1]. Attorney Jan Gaines of Blitt and Gaines,
     P.C. are given leave of court to withdraw as counsel for
     plaintiff. Attorney Margaret Keen of Teller, Levit &
     Silvertrust, P.c. is given leave to file her apperance on
     behalf of plaintiff. (Entered order On Request to
     Substitute Counsel.) Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07268  Trst Sub Team N IL-v-SMC Trucking Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon : This
     action is dismissed without prejudice pursuant to
     plaintiff's notice of dismissal. Status hearing on 12/20/04
     is vacted. terminating case Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07280  United Food HWFd, et al-v-New Packing Co 

     Docket Date:  01/06/05
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
     hearing set for 1/19/05 at 9:30 a.m. Defendant's motion to
     vacate default and file appearance is denied [4-1] as
     stated in open court. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07333  Ent Ctr IX LP-v-AIM LLC 

     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Defendant's
     agreed motion for an extension of time (until 01/04/05) to
     answer or otherwise plead [4-1], is granted. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07402  MCI Inc-v-IL Commerce Comm, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
     Illinois Bell's unopposed motion to intervene [8-1] is
     taken under advisement. The court will rule by mail. Status
     hearing set for 2/23/05 to stand. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07445  Patton-v-County of Cook, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Patton's
     motion for identification is denied [5-1] because it is a
     discovery motion that, under this District Court's rules,
     cannot be presented to the court until ordinary discovery
     procedures between the parties have been pursued without
     success. Patton's motion for appointment of counsel is
     denied without prejudice [6-1]. (Entered Memorandum Order).
     Notices mailed by judge's staff

1:04-cv-07490  Fix-A-Dent Inc-v-Qwikway Dent Tech, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Agreed
     motion setting response date is granted [6-1]. Defendant
     Progressive Casualty Insurance Company's answer or other
     responsive pleading to be filed on or before 12/24/04.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07504  Brown-v-Culver 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Mark Filip: Defendant's
     motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead
     [6-1] is granted to and including 1/20/05. Telephoned
     notice

1:04-cv-07748  Petrovic-v-Aguirre 

     Docket Date:  12/20/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon : This
     action is dismissed without prejudice pursuant to
     plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal. Status hearing
     on 01/06/05 is vacated. terminating case Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07774  VWR Intl Inc-v-Sisson 



     Docket Date:  12/17/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Parties
     report case settled. All matters relating to the referral
     of lthis action having been resolved, the case is returned
     to the assigned judge. Terminating the case referral to
     Hon. Ian H. Levin Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07841  Evans-v-Barnhart 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     REFERRAL ORDER of 12/15/04 The case is referred to the
     Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier from the Hon. Charles P. Kocoras
     for discovery supervision, settlement conference, conduct
     necessary proceedings and issue Report and Recommendation
     on dispositive motion to dismiss and/or motions for summary
     judgment.(For further detail see order.) Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07853  Preuss-v-Marsh & McLennan Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
     hearing set to 9:30 2/11/05 .The Court orders the parties
     to appear for an initial appearance and status hearing. All
     parties shall refer to and comply with Judge Guzman's
     requirements for the initial appearance as outlined in
     Judge Guzman's case management procedures, which can be
     found at:  www.ilnd.uscourts.gov.  Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07905  Bd Trst N IL BenFd, et al-v-Rhino Ent Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
     hearing set for 2/15/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07967  Mtge Elec Reg Syst-v-Gonzalez 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
     hearing set for 2/15/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07969  Chgo Paint Dec TrFd, et al-v-Star Crest 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/15/04 This case is reassigned to
     the Hon. Blanche M. Manning from the Hon. Marvin Aspen.
     (For further detail see order.) Mailed notice

1:04-cv-08052  Adkins Energy LLC-v-Lurgi AG 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly:
     Plaintiff is directed to file within 14 days of the date of
     this order an amended complaint setting forth the
     citizenship of each of the members of the "limited
     liability companies" that are named as plaintiff and
     defendant in this case. See, e.g., Cosgrove v. Bartolotta,
     150 F. 3d 729, 731 (7th Cir. 1998). If plaintiff fails to
     do so, the court will dismiss the case for lack of subject
     matter jurisdiction. Mailed notice

1:04-m -00211  In Re:  Extradition, et al-v-Dufek, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/21/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Morton Denlow :
     Extradition hearing held. Enter order granting
     certification of extraditability and order of commitment.
     Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 3184 and Extradition Treaty
     between the United States and Czechoslovakia, which entered
     into force 7/2/1925 (T.S. 734), and was amended by the
     Supplementary Treaty of 8/28/1935 (T.S. 895), the Court
     finds that there has been presented sufficient evidence to
     compel a finding of probable cause to extradite Milan Dufek
     to Czechoslovakia. Accordingly, it is hereby adjudged,
     decreed and ordered as follows: The entire case file is
     hereby certified to the Secretary of State and This
     Certificate of Extraditability and order of Commitment is
     granted. (Entered Certificate and Order). Mailed notice

3:00-cr-50001  USA-v-Frykholm 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Linda K. Frykholm : United States' motion for an order
     approving interlocutory sale [281-1] presented. Cotswold
     Trading Company's oral motion to continue motion to 9:00
     a.m. on 12/23/04 is granted [0-1]. No further continuances
     will be allowed. Mailed notice

3:01-cr-50036  USA-v-Rogers 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Jerrod O Rogers : United States' motion for rule to show
     cause why supervised release should not be revoked
     presented. Defendant's oral motion for appointment of Paul
     Flynn as counsel is granted [0-1], contingent upon
     defendant filing a financial affidavit for the court's
     review. Hearing/disposition on motion for rule to show
     cause [39-1] set for 11:00 a.m. on 12/30/04. Probation to
     provide a copy of defendant's presentence investigation
     report and pertinent police reports on the criminal charge
     to Paul Flynn. Conditions of supervised release to stand.
     Mailed notice

3:01-cr-50037  USA-v-King, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Jerrod O Rogers : United States motion for rule to show
     cause why supervised release should not be revoked [154-1]
     presented. Defendant's oral motion for appointment of Paul
     Flynn as counsel is granted [0-1], contingent upon
     defendant filing a financial affidavit for the court's
     review. Hearing/disposition on motion for rule to show
     cause set for 11:00 a.m. on 12/30/04. Probation to provide
     a copy of defendant's presentence investigation report and
     pertinent police reports on the criminal charge to Paul
     Flynn. Conditions of supervised release to stand. Mailed
     notice

3:02-cr-50036  USA-v-Sugerman, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Barbara Sugerman : United States' motion  to dismiss
     indictment as to defendant Barbara Sugerman is granted
     [71-1].case terminated Mailed notice

3:02-cv-50248  Laurent-v-Potter 



     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Status hearing held. Plaintiff does not appear as
     ordered.  It is the Report and Recommendation  of  the
     Magistrate  Judge that this  case be dismissed for want of
     prosecution. Parties are given ten days from service of
     this order, as calculated under rule 6 to file objections
     with Judge Reinhard, pursuant to FRCP 72. Objections need
     not be presented as stated in LR.53.  mailed notice

3:02-cv-50296  Ison-v-Invacare Corp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Filed motion of Parties cross motions for summary judgment.
     Answer brief to motion due 1/17/05. Reply to answer brief
     due 2/7/05. Ruling on Parties cross motions for summary
     judgment will be by mail. Invacare given leave to file
     motion instanter. National Seating given to 12/22/04 to
     file its 56 statement. If a party is not going to file a
     brief in response or reply, it is that party's obligation,
     within the time frame established by this order, to so
     notify the court in writing.Discovery conference of
     1/7/05 is re-set to a telephonic discovery conference set
     for  3/14/05 at 9:30am. mailed notice

3:02-cv-50388  Hancock-v-Potter 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Discovery conference held and continued to set new
     discovery schedule to 1:30 1/19/05 . No notice

3:02-cv-50476  Northrop, et al-v-Flooring Concepts, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Pursuant to request of counsel, discovery conference reset
     for 1:30 1/19/05 . Telephoned notice

3:03-cr-50047  USA-v-Owens 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Marcus Owens : United States' motion for a rule to show
     cause why supervised release should not be revoked
     presented. Defendant's oral motion for appointment of Paul
     Flynn as counsel is granted [0-1], contingent upon
     defendant filing a financial affidavit for the court's
     review. Hearing/disposition [3-1] set for 10:30 a.m. on
     12/30/04. Probation officer is directed to provide a copy
     of presentence investigation report and other documents as
     stated in open court to Paul Flynn. Conditions of
     supervised release to stand. Mailed notice

3:03-cv-50125  Belknap-v-Ford Mtr Co 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Discovery conference held and continued to 1:30 3/2/05 .
     Dispositive motions due 3/1/05. Plaintiff's FRCP 26(a)(2)
     expert disclosure due 1/31/05. Depositions by 2/28/05.
     Defendant's FRCP 26(a)(2) expert disclosure due 3/14/05.
     Depositions by 4/14/05. No notice

3:03-cv-50330  Rivera-v-Rkfd Twn Hwy Dept, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Plaintiff's motion for Rene Hernandez to withdraw as
     counsel is granted [31-1]. Plaintiff given to 1/25/05 to
     retain counsel.  Discovery conference of 1/19/05 stricken.
     Status hearing set for  1/26/05 at 1:30pm. Plaintiff or
     retained counsel must appear or case will be dismissed for
     want of prosecution. mailed notice

3:04-cr-50040  USA-v-Bassett 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Derrick Bassett : United States' motion for issuance of an
     arrest warrant is withdrawn [9-1] as defendant was taken
     into custody this morning. No notices required, advised in
     open court.

3:04-cr-50043  USA-v-Powell, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Mark A Powell : Status hearing held.  Change of plea set
     for 1:30 p.m. on 12/30/04. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Maribel Tamayo : Status hearing held.  Change of plea set
     for 2:30 p.m. on 12/30/04. Mailed notice

3:04-cv-50092  Harris-v-Provena Sr Svc 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Telephonic discovery conference held and continued to 9:30
     1/25/05 . Telephoned notice

3:04-cv-50107  USA-v-Karberg, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Telephonic discovery conference held and continued to 10:30
     1/28/05 . Telephoned notice

3:04-cv-50117  Kwazdran-v-Wal-Mart 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Telephonic discovery conference held and continued to 9:45
     1/7/05 . Telephoned notice

3:04-cv-50126  Vice-v-Barnhart 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : In
     accordance with the attached, it is the Magistrate Judge's
     Report and Recommendation that the ALJ's decision to deny
     benefits to plaintiff be sustained, affirming the ALJ at
     all steps of the disability determination process. It is
     the Magistrate Judge's further Recommendation that
     defendant's motion for summary judgment be granted, and
     plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on the
     administrative record and pleadings be denied. Parties are
     given ten days from service, as calculated under rule 6, to
     file objections with Judge Reinhard, pursuant to
     Fed.R.Civ.P.72. Objections need not be presented as stated
     in L.R.5. For further detail see order attached to the
     original minute order.  mailed notice

3:04-cv-50218  Thompson-v-St Anthony Hosp 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
     Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on February
     16, 2005. Mailed notice

3:04-cv-50223  Johnson-v-Vlg of Rockton 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Discovery conference held and continued to 1:30 3/30/05 .
     No notice

3:04-cv-50224  S Imperial Inc-v-Fasteners for Retail 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Discovery conference held and continued to set mediation to
     1:30 3/25/05 . No notice

3:04-cv-50249  Baron-Jeffrey-v-Sinnissippi Ctr Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Plaintiff's motion to quash is denied [13-1].   Parties to
     submit a protective order to the court by 1/5/05. open
     court notice

3:04-cv-50319  Vest-v-Hlth Prof, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Status hearing held and continued to 1:30 1/19/05. It
     appearing that the plaintiff has not contacted counsel,
     Plaintiff is ordered to appear at the next hearing or the
     case may be dismissed for want of proseuction.  A copy fo
     of this order is being mailed to plaintiff c/o of Lawndale
     Community Church, 3827 W. Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623.
     Mailed notice

3:04-cv-50342  Climco Coils Co-v-Siemens Energy 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Discovery conference held and continued to 1:30 1/26/05 .
     No notice

3:04-cv-50363  Wilson-v-NW Comm Ctr 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
     Status hearing held. Plaintiff reports filing fee paid
     today. Motion to proceed in forma pauperis [3-1] is denied
     as moot. Motion for appointment of counsel is denied
     without prejudice [4-1]. Case  referred to Magistrate
     Mahoney for all pretrial matters. mailed notice

3:04-cv-50375  EEOC, et al-v-Bloomin' Apple Rkfd, et al 



     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Initial Pretrial conference held.  Case management order
     approved. FRCP 26(a)(1) disclosure due 1/17/05. Amendment
     of pleadings due 2/15/05. Fact Discovery ordered closed on
     8/30/05. Dispositive motions due 9/30/05. FRCP 26(a)(2)
     reserved. Parties to get one deposition each at 6 hours.
     Discovery conference to set mediation set for 1:30 4/15/05
     . No notice

3:04-cv-50385  Havens, et al-v-USA 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
     United States' motion to dismiss 2255 petition presented.
     Counsel for defendant has not filed a condensed brief as
     ordered on 9/29/04 and again on 11/17/04. Counsel for
     defendant fails to appear today. United States' motion  to
     dismiss 2255 petition is granted [11-1].  This case is
     dismissed.  Any pending motions are now moot. mailed
     notice

3:04-cv-50410  Brinkmeier-v-Barnhart 

     Docket Date:  12/15/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/15/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Telephonic Status hearing held and continued to 10:00
     3/1/05 . Telephoned notice

3:04-cv-50433  Donahue-v-TJX Co Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/16/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/15/04  by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
     Status hearing held.  Defendant's motion for leave to
     file its answers and affirmative defense  is granted [6-1].
     Parties to hold FRCP 26(f) conference. Case management
     order due 1/20/05.  Initial Pretrial conference set for
     1/21/05 at 1:30pm. open court notice

This report shows minute orders that have been entered onto the court docket as of the time at the top of this report.