Minute Orders Entered

Thursday, December 23, 2004

(As of 01/07/05 at 15:32 )

1:74-cv-02949  Duran-v-Brown, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich:
     Status hearing held. Advisory hearing set for 2/10/05 and
     2/11/05 at 9:30 a.m. Plaintiffs' motion for leave to add
     additional class counsel is granted [870-1]. Mailed notice

1:93-cr-00238  USA-v-Alvarez, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
     Russell Aranda:  Rule to show cause hearing reset to
     1/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:98-cr-00849  USA-v-Michaelson 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to Kevin
     R Michaelson :  Government's agreed motion for an extension
     of time in which to file all responses to defendant's
     motions for an amended restitution order until 12/30/04  is
     granted [42-1].  Reply brief deadline extended to 1/20/05
     [39-1]. Mailed notice

1:00-cr-00681  USA-v-Catalano, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. William T. Hart as to
     Edwin Alexander Voltaire : Status hearing regarding the
     probation officer's special report is set for 1/12/05 at
     11:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:00-cv-06192  Johnson-v-Alcan-Toyal America, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
     Status hearing held. Settlement conference set for 1/20/05
     at 9:30 a.m. Parties are to strictly abide by this Court's
     Standing Order for Settlement Conference. Plaintiff's
     counsel to submit her settlement demand letter to
     defendant's counsel no later than 1/6/05. Defendant's
     counsel to submit its response letter to plaintiff's
     counsel by 1/13/05. Plaintiff's counsel to submit copies of
     both plaintiff's settlement demand letter and defendant's
     response letter to the courtroom deputy, room 2206, by
     1/18/05. Mailed notice

1:00-cv-07584  Baloun, et al-v-Williams, et al 




     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Motion
     hearing re-set for 1/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. Defendant's motion
     to compel discovery from a third-pary witness [73-1] is
     entered and continued. Mailed notice

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

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     Steve L Trombetta :  Government's agreed motion to place
     under seal government's consolidated response to
     defendant's objections to pre-sentence report and motions
     for downward departure. No notice

1:01-cv-01753  Kunz-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Motion
     for summary judgment is granted in part and denied in part
     [104-1]. Summary judgment is entered in favor of defendant
     and against plaintiff on the claim of malicious prosecution
     claim. Motion to strike is denied [120-1]. Motion to bar is
     granted [108-1]. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order.
     Mailed notice

1:01-cv-02063  Mitchell, et al-v-IL Law Enforcement, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
     Status hearing held and continued to 11:00 5/11/05 .  Case
     will be referred to the Magistrate Judge for settlement
     conference.  Defendant to answer or otherwise plead to
     complaint by 01/20/50. Mailed notice

1:01-cv-03679  UA Joliet IL PenPlan-v-Bozman Plumbing Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel: Motion to
     reinstate case is denied [23-1], or in the alternative,
     extend time to reinstate to and including 2/15/05 is
     granted [23-2]. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel: Motion to
     withdraw the appearance of Patrick C. Keeley is granted
     [24-1] withdrawing attorney attorney Patrick Christopher
     Keeley for Bozman Plumbing Inc. No notice

1:01-cv-06230  Watt-v-Highland Pk, Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
     hearing held and continued to 10:00 2/8/05 . Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow: Plaintiff's
     motion to compel payment of plaintiff's experts fees is
     withdrawn [76-1]. No notice

1:01-cv-07674  Do It Best Corp-v-Passport Software 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
     Passport Software has filed an objection to Judge Keys'
     12/20/04 order sustaining counter-defendant Burroughts's
     objection to further expert discovery. The objection is
     noticed for hearing on 01/05/04. Absent specific details
     concertning the nature of and reasons for the additional
     discovery Passport seeks, the court expects to overrule any
     objections to Judge Keys's December 20 order. Mailed
     notices by judge's staff.

1:02-cr-00175  USA-v-DiDomenico, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     James F DiGiulio: Defendant's motion for early termination
     of probation [107-1] is granted. Defendant's probationary
     period is ordered terminated immediately. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-01456  Hargett, et al-v-Baker, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
     Defendants' motion for leave to cite additional authority
     is granted. [161-1] No notice

1:02-cv-02672  Meyer, et al-v-Lockformer Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel: (Entered
     Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.) Mailed notice

1:02-cv-03572  Tempco Elec Heater-v-Temperature Eng Co 

     Docket Date:  12/30/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber:
     (Entered Agreed Order Governing Schedule for Exchanging
     Information Pursuant to Local Rule 54.3 Governing
     Attorney's Fees and Related Non-Taxable Expenses.) Mailed
     notice

1:02-cv-03795  Basile-v-Ondrato, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow: (Entered
     Agreed Order of Dismissal.) No notices

1:02-cv-04693  Boey-v-Briley, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
     Status hearing held.  Parties have informed the court that
     this case has settled.  Parties are directed to submit a
     stipulation to dismiss on or before 12/31/04. Mailed
     notice

1:02-cv-05989  Cady-v-Sheahan, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
     After reviewing the docket, we note that plaintiff's motion
     for leave to appeal in forma pauperis [98-1] is pending
     before this Court. Plaintiff failed to properly notice this
     motion for presentment to this Court within ten days of
     filing the motion. Therefore, plaintiff's motion for leave
     to appeal in forma pauperis [98-1] is denied for failure to
     comply with Local Rule 5.3(b). Mailed notice

1:02-cv-06185  Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Metro Concrete, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Status hearing held. Draft order to be submitted. No
     notice

1:02-cv-07446  Dynegy Mkg & Trade-v-Multiut Corp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
     Plaintiff's reply to its motion to compel financial
     documents [124-1] and in response to defendant's motion for
     reconsideration to be filed by 01/03/05.  Mailed notice

1:02-cv-07611  IP Innovation LLC, et al-v-Minolta Corp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras:
     Status hearing held. Parties are given to 01/17/05 to
     exchange their initial claim construction positions. By
     02/14/05, the parties are to file with the court separate
     submissions of agreed and disputed terms. Pending motions
     for a Markman hearing and to hold a mini-trial are
     presently denied without prejudice [114-1] [113-1]. The
     court will rule by mail. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-07651  Hansen-v-Delta AL Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : By
     agreement, date for disclosure of defendant's expert is
     continued to and including 1/18/05. Mailed notice

1:02-cv-08873  Labouve-v-Boeing Co 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
     hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 1/14/05 .
     In court notice

1:03-cr-00115  USA-v-Chaidez 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
     Erasmo Chaidez Jr:  Pursuant to the Special Report dated
     12/13/04 from the Probation Department, rule to show cause
     hearing set for 1/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00621  USA-v-Clark, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to Jose
     Olaquez :  Change of plea is reset from 1/5/05 at 4:00
     p.m. to 1/5/05 at 1:30 p.m. Time is excluded under
     18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00822  USA-v-Johnston, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
     Charles Ross:  Status hearing held and continued to 1/6/05
     at 9:00 a.m. Enter appearance of Thomas A. Gibbons as
     counsel for defendant Charles Ross. Any pretrial motions
     to be filed by or on 1/5/05. Defendants' responses to the
     Government's pretrial motions to be filed by or on 1/5/05.
     Jury trial [1 week] is reset from 1/3/05 at 9:30 a.m. to
     1/24/05 at 9:30 a.m. Time is excluded under
     18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to Derek
     Wilson:  Status hearing held and continued to 1/6/05 at
     9:00 a.m. Defendant Derek Wilson's appearance is waived
     for the status hearing on 1/6/05. Defendants' responses to
     the Government's pretrial motions to be filed by or on
     1/5/05 [91-1], [106-1], [88-1], [62-1] [56-1].  Jury trial
     [1 week] is reset from 1/3/05 at 9:30 a.m. to 1/24/05 at
     9:30 a.m. Time is excluded under 18:3161(h)(1)(F).
     Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00851  USA-v-Silesia Flavorings, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
     Silesia Flavorings, Ortwin Winter : By agreement,
     evidentiary hearing reset to 1/21/05 at 10:00 a.m.
     Excludable time to continue pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1)(F).
     Mailed notice

1:03-cr-00911  USA-v-Black 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     Donald Black : Heather Winslow of the Federal Defender
     Program is appointed to represent defendant.  Mailed
     notice

1:03-cr-00977  USA-v-Hervey, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
     Sean Loggins : Change of plea hearing held.  Defendant
     withdraws plea of not guilty and enters plea of guilty to
     Count 12, without plea agreement. Defendant informed of
     rights. Judgment of guilty entered. Cause referred to the
     probation office for a presentence investigation.
     Sentencing set for 4/1/05 at 11:30 a.m. Order same bond
     to stand. Excludable time to continue pursuant to
     18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice

1:03-cr-01110  USA-v-O'Reggio, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason as
     to Johnny Rogers : Bond hearing held.  Government and
     defendant agree on certain conditions of release.  Enter
     Order Setting Conditions of Release.  Mailed notice

1:03-cv-00177  Laborers PenFd, et al-v-United Demolition 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
     hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 1/24/05 .
     In court notice

1:03-cv-00478  Liu-v-USA, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Enter
     Memorandum Opinion and Order: Judgment is entered in facor
     of plaintiff, Qing Liu and against the defendant, United
     States of America, in the amount of $450,000.00.
     terminating case, Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order.
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-01150  N Ave Auto Inc-v-Amer Honda Mtr Co 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing set to 10:15 1/28/05 in courtroom 1342.  Enclosed
     is the court's procedure for filing a joint mandatory
     status report . Mailed notice

1:03-cv-01174  Fed Ins Co-v-Arthur Andersen LLP, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Defendants
     Arthur Andersen LLP and Larry J. Gorrell's motion for leave
     to file response to Federal's supplement to its opposition
     to defendants' motion for partial summary judgment under
     seal is granted [106-1]. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-01175  Ciesielski-v-Hooters on Higgins, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: The court
     denies defendants' motion for judgment as a matter of law
     under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 50(b) as to the
     jury's punitive damages award terminating case, Entered
     Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-01911  D'Asto-v-Black & Decker US 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen :  This
     case is hereby dismissed with leave to reinstate within
     sixty (60)days if the settlement is not finalized.
     terminating case Mailed notice

1:03-cv-02074  Bradshaw-v-Mazurski, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
     Plaintiff's motion to extend time for reinstatement to
     1/6/04 is granted [60-1]. Telephoned notice

1:03-cv-03245  IP Innovation LLC, et al-v-Dell Computer Corp 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras:
     Status hearing held. Parties are given to 1/17/05 to
     exchange their initial claim construction positions. By
     2/14/05, the parties are to file with the court separate
     submissions of agreed and disputed terms. Pending motions
     for a markman hearing and to hold a mini-trial are
     presently denied without prejudice. The court will rule by
     mail. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-03806  USA-v-Moore 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Moore's
     motion to renew his motion this court denied 10/07/03 to
     retrieve photos and shoes that were seized at 300 N. State
     in Chicago, IL and 414 McKinley in Waukegan, IL is denied
     without prejudice [50-1] . Mailed notice

1:03-cv-03918  Adams-v-Detella, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman :
     Defendants' motion for summary judgment is granted [22-1].
     All pending motions are moot. This action is dismissed in
     its entirety. (See reverse of minute order.) terminating
     case Mailed notice by judge's staff

1:03-cv-04774  Doe-v-Oberweis Dairy 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Motion
     hearing held. For the reasons stated in open court,
     defendant's motion to quash subpoena for deposition of
     Rebecca Brooks is granted [101-1]. Final status hearing
     set for 9:00 a.m. on 1/13/05. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-04923  Norris-v-DVA, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
     Status hearing held and continued to 11:00 5/25/05 .
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05443  Baker, et al-v-Buffenbarger, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: Answer
     brief to motion for summary judgment [61-1] due 01/24/05.
     Reply to answer brief due 02/02/05. Ruling on defendants'
     motion for summary judgment [61-1] set for 02/24/05 at
     10:30 a.m. Status hearing held. Plantiffs oral motion to
     voluntarily dismiss defendant Boysen Anderson is granted.
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05763  Burman-v-Lincoln Pk Hosp 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : This
     case is hereby dismissed based upon settlement
     terminating case. Mailed notice

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

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     REFERRAL ORDER of 12/23/04 The case is referred to the
     Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier from Hon. Ronald A. Guzman
     pursuant to Local Rule 72.1. (For further detail see
     order.) Mailed notice

1:03-cv-05830  Williams-v-Lynch Ford Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
     Lynch Ford's motion for summary judgment is granted in part
     and denied in part as moot [45-1]. Americredit's motion for
     summary judgment is denied as moot [44-1]. Williams' motion
     to strike all references to Lynch Ford's Rule 68 offer of
     judgment [70-1], and for class certification [42-1] are
     denied as moot. All remaining state law claims and
     counterclaims are dismissed without prejudice terminating
     case, Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed
     notice

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


     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
     Status hearing held and continued to 11:00 5/25/05 .
     Mailed notice

1:03-cv-06870  Horn-v-Frey & Weiss, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
     Status hearing held. In court notice

1:03-cv-07311  Thomas-v-Austin Diversified, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
     Bench/Jury trial set for January 4, 2005 is stricken.
     Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
     Plaintiff's motion to reschedule the trial date is denied
     [49-1]. It is likely that the plaintiff's presence will not
     be required for more than one day, and the court is unable
     to give the parties another firm date. This case is now
     first on the joint trial call and is set for trial for
     1/4/05 at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notices by judge's staff.

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

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Morton Denlow :
     Defendant's  motion to extend deposition deadlines to
     01/28/05  is granted. [76-1] Mailed notice

1:03-cv-07677  Northland Ins Co-v-Law Title Ins Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Plaintiff's motion for rule to show cause why Lawyers Title
     Inusurance Company should not be held in contempt for
     violating a subpoena for document production is stricken as
     moot for failure to appear on motion [46-1]. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-07945  Vosatka-v-Chgo PD, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Status
     hearing reset to 2/10/05 at 11:00 a.m. Defendants' motion
     to file reply to their joint motion to stay proceedings
     instanter is granted [35-1]; ruling date on motion to stay
     proceedings is reset to 2/10/05 at 11:00 a.m. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-08221  Midwest Marine Inc-v-Hannah Marine Corp 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve:
     Defendant's motion to supplement to the final pretrial
     order is granted [20-1]. Defendant may add the document and
     the witness to its pretrial order. The court will address
     the admisability of the documents during trial. Mailed
     notice

1:03-cv-08496  Philips Domestic, et al-v-Salton Inc 



     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Mark Filip :  Letter
     request to take depositions after 12/20/04 close of fact
     discovery is granted. [24-1] Depostions to be taken in
     January, 2005. Mailed notice

1:03-cv-08557  Graham-v-Jenkins, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/23/04 This case is reassigned to
     the Hon. Morton Denlow from the Hon. James F. Holderman.
     Parties have consented to have the designated magistrate
     conduct any and all proceedings including entry of a final
     judgment in accordance with Local Rule 73.1(b). (For
     further detail see order.) Mailed notice

1:03-cv-08846  Friebus-v-Frey & Weiss, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
     Status hearing held. In court notice

1:03-cv-09193  Laborers PWFd, et al-v-Millennium Constr, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
     Status hearing held and continued to 5/25/05 at 11:00a.m.
     Plaintiffs' motion for default [7-1], to compel [7-2], and
     obtain a bond [7-3] is withdrawn without prejudice.
     Defendant to file appearance and answer on or before
     01/13/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00260  USA-v-Simpson 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
     Robert Simpson : Petition for writ of habeas corpus ad
     testificandum is granted.  Writ to issue returnable on
     1/10/05.  (Entered Order) Mailed notice

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

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
     Albert Span :  Government's agreed motion to implement the
     court's order amending special administrative measures
     imposed upon defendant Albert Span is granted [449-1].
     (Entered Order). Mailed notice

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

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
     Joseph Matthews: Motion to issue writ of habeas corpus ad
     prosequendum [320-1] is granted. Order writ of habeas
     corpus ad prosequendum to issue returnable as to Joseph
     Matthews, Inmate No. K78283, to appear for arraignment on
     1/11/05 at 10:00 a.m. at the courtroom located at 219 South
     Dearborn, courtroom 2119, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
     (Entered Order). Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00662  USA-v-Gutierrez 




     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     Ruben M Gutierrez:  Status hearing reset to 1/12/05 at
     9:05 a.m. The court deems the period of time from
     12/29/04 through 1/12/05 excludable under the provisions of
     T.18 USC 3161(h)(8)(B)(iv)-continuity of counsel. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cr-00712  USA-v-Gonzalez 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to
     Anthony Gonzalez: Government's motion  to dismiss complaint
     without prejudice [4-1] is granted. Counts as to Anthony
     Gonzalez  dismissed Anthony Gonzalez (1) count(s) cmp.
     case dismissed as to Anthony Gonzalez   case terminated
     (Entered Order). Mailed notice

1:04-cr-00888  USA-v-Gordon, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
     Melvin Gordon Jr: Agreed motion to transfer Melvin Gordon,
     Jr a/k/a "Bo" from the Kenosha County Jail to the
     Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago, Illinois for
     further detainment [46-1] is granted. (Entered Agreed
     Order). Mailed notice

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

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Ruben
     Mendoza: Detention hearing held. Steven Saltzman counsel
     for defendant for today's proceedings only. Defendant
     posted a $100,000.00 bond secured by property located at
     5929 Maycrest Avenue, Corona, CA. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01011  USA-v-Sanders 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
     Tenaia Sanders : Defendant's conditions of release are
     modified by including the condition that defendant
     maintain/actively seek employment and/or commence an
     educational program. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01079  USA-v-Jaramillo, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Gabino
     Carrera : Detention hearing continued to Tuesday, 12/28/04
     at 3:00 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Keys. Mailed notice

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

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Tanya
     Davis :  Defendant Davis' agreed motion to modify terms of
     pretrial release to allow her to travel to visit her
     incarcerated husband is granted [41-1].  (Entered Order) No
     notice

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



     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
     Randy A Helmcke: Order bench warrant issued as to Randy A.
     Helmcke for failure to appear for arraignment. Mailed
     notice

1:04-cr-01113  USA-v-Weaver 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to USA :
     Initial appearance proceedings of Brad A Weaver held.
     Defendant appears in response to arrest on 12/23/04.
     Defendant informed of rights., Steven Saltzman granted
     leave to file his appearance on behalf of the defendant.
     Status hearing set for 12/28/04 at 9:30am. before
     Magistrate Judge Nolan. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01114  USA-v-Manning 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Raimonn
     C Manning : Initial appearance proceedings held. Defendant
     appears in response to arrest on 12/23/04. Defendant
     informed of rights.  Steven Saltzman granted leave to
     file his appearance on behalf of defendant.  Defendant
     waives his right to preliminary hearing. Mailed notice

1:04-cr-01115  USA-v-Seymour 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to
     Frederick D Seymour: Removal proceedings held.  Defendant
     appears in response to arrest on 12/23/04. Defendant
     informed of rights.  Steven I. Saltzman granted leave to
     file his appearance on behalf of defendant. Defendant
     waives his right to an identity hearing and is ordered
     removed in the most expeditious manner to the Eastern
     District of Virginia, Alexandria Division in the custody of
     the U.S. Marshal. ,  case terminated,  Mailed notice

1:04-cv-00168  Orange-v-Burge, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman :
     Status hearing set to 9:00 am on 1/25/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01182  Long-v-McDermott, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Defendant
     McDermott's motion for enlargement of time to reply to
     plaintiff's response to defendant McDermott's motion for
     summary judgment [28-1], is granted. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01242  Chgo Carp PenFd, et al-v-JL & Assc LLC 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve:
     Plaintiff's motion for entry of amended final judgment
     order is granted [9-1]. Judgment is entered in favor of the
     Trust Funds and against defendant in the amount of
     $16,477.91. Defendant shall pay the Trust Funds any
     additional attorneys' fees incurred in collecting amounts
     due under this judgment order. (Entered Amended Final
     Judgment Order.) Mailed notice

1:04-cv-01635  Coleman-v-USA 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
     Status hearing held and continued to 11:00 5/25/05 .
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02123  Wiley-v-Mote, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel:
     Petitioner's motion to lift stay of abeyance [10-1], is
     granted. The clerk is directed to send a copy of
     petitioner's amended petition to the Illinois Attorney
     General, attn. Chief of Criminal Appeals. Respondent is
     directed to answer or otherwise plead to the amended
     petition within 20 days of the date this order is entered
     on the court's docket. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-02220  Uguroglu-v-Evans 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
     Status hearing held and continued to 11:00 5/25/05 .
     Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     REFERRAL ORDER:  Case referred  to Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier
     for  discovery Mailed notice.

1:04-cv-02309  Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Atash Ind Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
     Status hearing held. In court notice

1:04-cv-02861  Karbarz-v-IL Dept Emp Sec, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Defendants' motion for leave to file amended motion to
     dismiss plaintiff's second amended complaint is granted
     [24-1]. Response to amended motion is due by 1/11/05. Reply
     is due by 1/25/05. Original motion to dismiss is deemed
     moot [20-1]. No notice

1:04-cv-02928  Clark Tile Co Inc-v-Red Devil Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Motion of Gregory B. Beggs for leave to appear as attorney
     for plaintiff and for leave to Randall T. Erickson to
     withdraw is granted [17-1]. withdrawing attorney attorney
     Randall Thomas Erickson for Clark Tile Co Inc. Telephoned
     notice

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Defendants' motion for an extension of time to 1/10/05 to
     answer plaintiff's complaint is granted [16-1]. Telephoned
     notice

1:04-cv-03265  Triple Canopy Inc-v-Moore, et al 



     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing set for 1/18/05 at 9:30 a.m. Plaintiff's motion
     for entry of default [22-1] is dismissed as moot.
     Defendants are given to and including 01/13/05 in which to
     answer or otherwise plead to the complaint. Motion for
     leave to substitute counsel for defendants [24-1], [25-1],
     [20-1] is granted. Helen E. Witt, David K. Callahan and
     Valerie Hays of Kirkland & Ellis LLP are granted leave to
     substitute in as counsel for defendants and Novack and
     Macey LLP are given leave to withdraw as counsel for
     defendants. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03648  Mitchell-v-McAdory, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett :
     Mitchell's motion for extension of time to file a reply to
     respondent's answer to the petition for writ of habeas
     corpus by 01/13/05 [11-1] is granted. Ruling date on
     petition of writ of habeas corpus is re-set to 3/31/05 at
     11;00 a.m. Mitchell's motion for renewal of request for
     appointment of counsel [11-2] is continued generally.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03712  RML Specialty Hosp-v-MLB Sys Inc Hlth Ben, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Motion for
     leave to withdraw appearance of Hugh B. Arnold, Steven F.
     McDowell as attorneys for defendants MLB Systems, Inc.
     Health Benefit Plan, MLB Systems, Inc. and Michael S. Lynch
     is granted [20-1]. All dates to stand. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03800  Anderson-v-Follett Higher Ed 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Plaintiff's motion for leave to extend the time to amend
     complaint [8-1] is granted. Agreed draft order to be
     submitted. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-03907  Paszkiet-v-Cornerstone Natl B&T, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : The
     court grants defendants' motion to dismiss Count I [3-1]
     without prejudice. Plaintiff has leave to file an amended
     complaint, if she can do so consistent with Rule 11, on or
     before 1/18/05. Dismissal of Count I is without prejudice
     to plaintiff's state law claims. (See reverse of minute
     order.) Notices mailed by judge's staff

1:04-cv-04067  Manns-v-McAdory, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Mark Filip: The Court,
     sua sponte, gives petitioner Manns an extension of time in
     which to file response to motion to dismiss, to and
     including 1/13/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04131  Shooting Pk LLC-v-Etna Oil Co. Inc 




     Docket Date:  12/30/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur:
     Defendant's agreed motion to extend time is granted [11-1].
     Defendant has to and including February 21, 2005 in which
     to file a responsive pleading. The december 28 status date
     is vacated and reset to 01/27/05 at 9:00 a.m. No notice

1:04-cv-04147  Chandler-v-Doe, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel: Agreed
     motion to enlarge discovery is granted [18-1]. Discovery
     deadline extended to 3/11/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04156  IL Intl BrALCraftAFL-v-UMB Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich : The
     Court has been informed that parties have settled this
     matter.  Therefore, parties are directed to submit a
     stipulation to dismiss on or before 01/10/05. Hearing on
     motion to close briefings schedule pending summmary
     judgment motion stricken. [11-1][11-2] Said motion is
     declared moot pursuant to settlement in case. [5-1]
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04191  Sekiewicz-v-Wendt, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Status hearing reset to 1/27/05 at 9:00 a.m. Alan J.
     Schumacher, Pretzel & Stouffer, Chtd. 1 S. Wacker Dr.,
     suite 2500, Chicago, IL. 60606 (312)578-7662 is appointed
     to represent plaintiff in this cause. Notices mailed by
     judge's staff.

1:04-cv-04305  Brown-v-Addus Hlth Care Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel: Motion to
     withdraw the appearance of Richard J. Turiello for
     plaintiff is granted [39-1]. Appointment of new counsel for
     plaintiff to be made. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04434  Gomez-v-Ruffin, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow: Status
     hearing set for 2/8/05 at 10:00 a.m. Settlement conference
     held. Judge Denlow makes a settlement recommendation.
     Defendant to deliver to plaintiff a settlement agreement in
     conformity with the court's recommendation on or by 1/6/05.
     Plaintiff to respond on or by 1/20/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04456  Saunders-v-Experian Info, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
     Defendant Trans Union LLC's motion allow the deposition of
     a former Trans Union LLC employee after the discovery
     cut-off date established by the Court, is granted. [19-1]
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04519  Laborers PWFd, et al-v-Laramie Underground, et al 


     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status
     hearing held and continued to 10:30 2/24/05. If the case is
     not resolved, the court will set a trial date on 2/24/05.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04559  Hagan, et al-v-Pocrnich, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     REFERRAL ORDER:  Case referred  to Honorable Michael T.
     Mason  for  non dispositive motions Mailed notice.

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich:
     Status hearing held and continued to 11:00 a.m. on
     5/25/05.  Counsel for the defendant is granted leave to
     file his appearance and answer to complaint on or before
     1/6/05. Case will be referred to Magistrate Judge Mason for
     all pretrial motions. The court will rule by mail on all
     dispositive motions. Mailed notice

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

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen :
     Status hearing set to 9:00 1/20/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04631  Knight-v-JBC & Assc PC 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
     Plaintiff's unopposed motion to extend deadline for
     reinstatement of the case is granted [8-1]. No notice

1:04-cv-04815  USA-v-Johnson 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman:
     Defendant is given to 1/27/05 to file a reply in support of
     her 2255 motion to vacate, set aside, or correct sentence.
     Mailed notice

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

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras:
     Defendant Trans Union LLC's motion to allow the deposition
     of a former Trans Union LLC employee after the discovery
     cut-off date established by the court is granted. Mailed
     notice

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
     Defendant Trans Union LLC's motion  to allow the deposition
     of a former Trans Union LLC employee after the discovery
     cutoff date established by the Court, is granted. [0-1]
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04916  Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Sure Intl Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason:
     Motion hearing held. Plaintiff's motion to compel responses
     to written discovery [8-1], is granted. To the extent that
     defendant has provide the requested information,
     defendant's counsel should file an affidavit to that
     effect. Defendant is ordered to produce any additional
     responsive documents or answers by 12/30/04. Plaintiff's
     request for fees is denied. All matters relating to the
     referral of this case having been resolved, the referral is
     closed and the case is returned to the assigned judge
     terminating the case referral to Honorable Michael Mason.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-04956  Swygert-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
     (Entered Agreed Order of Dismissal.)  Terminating case.
     Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05045  Traylor-v-IL Dept of Trans 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing set to 10:15 1/26/05 in courtroom 1342.  Enclosed
     is the court's procedure for filing a joint mandatory
     status report   . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05121  Hicks-v-Advance Presort, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: For the
     reasons stated on the reverse side of this order, defendant
     Joan Fenner's motion to dismiss is granted [13-1].
     Plaintiff's claims agains Fenner as an individual are
     dismissed. Terminating party Joan Fenner. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05226  RJB Prop Inc-v-Bd of Ed Cty of Chgo 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing set to 10:15 1/26/05 in courtroom 1342 at which
     time a settlement conference date will be set. Enclosed is
     the court's  procedure for filing a mandatory joint status
     report. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05362  De Francisco-v-Staltare 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Status
     hearing held and continued to 1/31/05 at 9:00 a.m. This
     court extends the time to serve the defendant under Rule
     4(m) to and including 1/31/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05391  Comerica Bk-v-Platinum Tool and, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing set to 9:30 1/27/05 in courtroom 1342.  Enclosed is
     the court's procedure for filing a joint mandatory status
     report   . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05487  Rogel-v-B&F Coffe Bar Svc Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing set to 10:15 1/27/05 in courtroom 1342.  Enclosed
     is the court's procedure for filing a joint mandatory
     status report   . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05552  McNeeley-v-Equifax Info Svc LLC, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel: Motion for
     rule to show cause against respondent, Bank of America,
     N.A. is granted [10-1]. Rule to show case is returnable
     1/12/05 at 10:00 a.m. in courtroom 2503. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/29/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel: Motion for
     rule to show cause against respondent, Guaranteed Rate,
     Inc. is granted [12-1]. Rule to show cause is returnable
     1/12/05 at 10:00 a.m. in courtroom 2503. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05716  Bush-v-Lakeside Bldg, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
     hearing set to 10:15 1/27/05 in courtroom 1342.  Enclosed
     is the court's procedure for filing a joint mandatory
     status report . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-05755  Anderson-v-The Foster Grp 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
     Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend complaint is granted
     [4-1]. It is hereby ordered that: The time for plaintiff to
     amend pleadings shall be extended to 1/26/05; the time for
     defendant to join additional parties extended to 1/26/05.
     The time for defendant to amend pleadings extended to
     2/17/05; discovery to close on 2/28/05; dispositive motion
     due 3/30/05; final pretrial order due 5/11/05. (Entered
     Agreed Order) Notices mailed by judge's staff

1:04-cv-06110  Catchings-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
     Status hearing set for 4/5/05 at 9:00 a.m. Response to
     both motions to dismiss [7-1], and to dismiss plaintiff's
     complaint [6-1] due by 01/12/05. Leave is granted to file
     in excess of 15 pages. Reply are due by 2/4/05. No notice

1:04-cv-06168  Deadwiler-v-Bob Watson Chevrolet 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Plaintiff's motion to enforce settlement [6-1] and for
     attorney fees [6-2] is withdrawn. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06267  Muro-v-Target Corp, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Filed plaintiff's omnibus motion and for motion for leave
     to file an amended complaint. Motion for leave to file
     amended complaint [16-1] is granted. Summons to issue.
     Motion for leave to extend class certification briefing
     schedule [14-1] granted. Response to motion for class
     certification [17-1] extended to 2/16/05; reply extended to
     3/2/05; ruling set for 9:30 a.m. on 4/7/05. Earlier motion
     for class certification [3-1] is stricken. Mailed notice




     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
     Filed defendant's Target Corporation's motion for extension
     of time to respond to plaintiff's motion for class
     certification. Motion granted. Defendant's Rule 26(a)(1)
     disclosures to be amended within 14 days. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Enter protective order as modified by the court [16-2]. The
     parties are reminded that, as explained by Judge
     Pallmeyer's web page, the court will not enter protective
     orders that by their terms permit the parties to designate
     material under seal without a court determination that good
     cause is shown.  See Citizens First National Bank. V.
     Cincinnati Ins Co., 178 F.3d943 (7th Cir. 1999) (Entered
     protective order.) Notices mailed by judge's staff

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Filed plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on
     renewal/substitution affirmative defense [15-1]. Answer
     brief to motion due 2/16/05. Reply to answer brief due
     3/2/05. Ruling on plaintiff's motion for summary judgment
     [15-1] set for 9:30 a.m. on 4/7/05. Status hearing and
     ruling set for 2/8/05 are stricken. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06371  Booker-v-Cty of Chgo, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Mark Filip : Plaintiff
     given to and including 1/5/05 in which to file a response
     to defendant City of Chicago's  motion to structure
     discovery [15-1] and motion for leave to serve in excess of
     twenty-five interrogatories [14-1]. Ruling on said motions
     set for 1/7/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06746  Mallard Capital Prt-v-ShoreView Ind LLC 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Status
     hearing reset for 01/20/05 at 12:00 p.m.  Parties agreed
     motion to the court is granted in part and denied in part.
     Due to settlement negaotiations, defendant is given an
     extension of time to 01/20/05 to answer or otherwise plead.
     [10-1] Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06765  Bloom-v-WBBM TV CBS 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status
     hearing held and continued to 10:30 2/24/05, for report on
     status of settlement conference with Magistrate Judge
     Schenkier. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     REFERRAL ORDER:  Case referred  to Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier
     for  settlement conference Mailed notice.

1:04-cv-06801  Checktech Fin Corp-v-MICR Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow: Pursuant to
     the stipulation of dismissal with prejudice, the complaint
     and first amended complaint asserted by plaintiff against
     defendant, and all counterclaims asserted by defendant
     against plaintiff, are dismissed with prejudice, with each
     party to bear its own costs. The court shall retain
     jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing settlement.
     Defendant's motion for leave to file additional appearance
     is withdrawn. Status hearing set for 12/23/04 is stricken.
     Terminating case. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06821  Gully-v-Van Ru Cr Corp 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Agreed
     motion for enlargement of time to answer or otherwise plead
     to plaintiff's complaint to and including 12/30/04 is
     granted [9-1]. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06837  Central Lab PenFd Bd, et al-v-Ironwood Env Inc, et  

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing held. Plaintiff's oral motion to voluntarily
     dismiss the above-entitled case without prejudice is
     granted and so ordered. Terminating case. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06841  Iron Workers PenPlan, et al-v-Corona Constr Co Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
     hearing set for 1/13/05 at 9:30 a.m. Plaintiff's motion
     for default judgment [4-1], [5-1] is withdrawn. Defendant's
     oral motion for extension of time in which to appear,
     answer or otherwise plead to the complaint is granted to
     and including 1/13/05. No notice

1:04-cv-06959  Schmidt-v-US Movers Van Lines, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Status
     hearing held and continued to 9:30 a.m. on 1/24/05.
     Plaintiff's oral motion to dismiss defendant Eric Amaldi
     without prejudice is granted and so ordered terminating
     party Eric Amaldi. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-06996  Robinson-v-Receivables Mgt, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
     Defendant Advantage Assets, Inc.'s agreed motion for leave
     to file its answer to plaintiff's complaint, instanter is
     granted. [13-1] Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07157  Moniewski-v-River Grove, Vlg of, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Status
     hearing set for 1/27/05 at 11:00a.m. Defendants' unopposed
     motion for leave to vacate technical defaults [4-1] and to
     answer or otherwise plead to plaintiff's complaint [4-2] by
     01/11/05 is granted. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07175  Ryszk-v-Nicpon 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
     Pursuant to this Court's order of 11/16/04, the complaint
     and case are dismissed. This decision does not effect
     plaintiff's ability to file her claim in state court should
     she choose to do so. This is a final order terminating
     case. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07199  Nauman, et al-v-Abbott Labs, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Defendant Abbott Laboratories' motion for extension of time
     to 01/17/05 to answer or otherwise plead is granted [9-1].
     Telephoned notice

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Defendant Abbott Laboratories' motion for leave to file the
     appearance of additional counsel Lara Levitan is granted
     [10-1]. Telephoned notice

1:04-cv-07216  Perez-Garcia-v-Village of Mundelein, et al 

     Docket Date:  01/07/05
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
     Defendant Village of Mundelein's unopposed motion to
     enlarge time to respond to the complaint is granted [13-1].
     Defendant Village of Mundelein shall answer or otherwise
     plead by 01/25/2005. All previously set dates stand. The
     motion will not be heard on 12/28/2004 as noticed. Mailed
     notice by judge's staff

1:04-cv-07232  PSN IL LLC-v-Ivoclar Vivadent Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
     Motion of defendant Pentron Corp. for an order dismissing
     defendant Pentron Corporation without prejudice [13-1] and
     substituting defendant Pentron Laboratory Technologies, LLC
     as a party defendant [13-2] and allowing appearances for
     the substitute defendant [13-3] and resetting the time for
     substitute defendant to file answer or otherwise respond to
     the complaint to and including January 3, 2005 is granted
     [13-4]. Telephoned notice

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
     Defendant Dentsply International's motion for enlargement
     of time to 1/6/05 to plead to plaintiff's complaint is
     granted [15-1]. Telephoned notice

1:04-cv-07235  Lejeck-v-Transam Trucking Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Status
     hearing held and continued to 1/26/05 at 9:30 a.m.
     Plaintiff given to and including 1/23/05 in which to file
     an amended complaint. Defendant's time to respond to the
     complaint is tolled until after decision on a motion for
     relatedness. No notice

1:04-cv-07300  In Re: Request of Naser 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. James B. Zagel:
     Respondent is ordered to submit a response brief on the
     issues of privilege and confidentiality by 01/14/05.
     Petitioners may submit a reply brief no later than
     01/21/05. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07396  Merideth-v-NW Univ, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
     Defendant's motion to extend time to 02/11/05 to answer or
     otherwise plead to plaintiff's complaint is granted. [3-1]
     Telephoned notice

1:04-cv-07579  Mitchell-v-Equinox Fin Mgmt 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
     Motion of defendant Equinox for enlargement of time to
     1/13/05 to answer or otherwise plead is granted [4-1].
     Telephoned notice

1:04-cv-07620  Credit Suisse First-v-Irwin 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Motion
     hearing held. For the reasons stated in open court,
     plaintiff's motion to augment the temporary restraining
     order [26-1] and all other matters relating to
     modification, supplementation, or extension of the TRO is
     denied. Preliminary injunction hearing set 1/6/05 will
     begin at 7:45 a.m. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07631  Cr Suisse lst Boston-v-Vender, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
     Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction hearing is
     granted [8-2]. Plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery
     is granted [9-1]. See attached order for further details.
     (Entered Order.) Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07740  AF2 LLC-v-TVF LLC, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James B. Moran:
     Defendants' emergency motion to file supplemental
     affidavits is granted [15-1]. Plaintiff's motion to exceed
     the page limit is granted [3-1]. Settlement reached between
     plaintiff and defendants Ward Investments,LLC and Patrick
     L. Ward, individually. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07768  Sesto-v-Natl Fin Syst Inc, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing reset to 1/25/05 at 9:00 a.m. Defendant
     Collectcorp Corporation motion for extension of time [8-1]
     is granted. Defendant Msource (INDIA) Private Limited 's
     agreed motion for extension of time [9-1] is granted.
     Defendants Collectcorp and Msource to answer or otherwise
     plead by or on 01/24/05. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-07789  Manning-v-Larry Roesch, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
     Agreed motion for extension of time until 01/18/05 to answer
     or otherwise plead is granted [4-1]. Status hearing date of
     01/31/05 at 9:30 a.m. to stand. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-08006  Medmarc Casualty-v-USA 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
     Status hearing set for 02/02/05 at 9:00 a.m. The United
     States' is hereby substituted as the party defendant in
     place of U.S. Postal employee Phillip Denne. Unites States'
      motion for additional time to 01/31/05 in which to answer
     or otherwise plead to the complaint is granted. [2-1] No
     notice

1:04-cv-08059  Elmore Energy LLC-v-ComEd Co, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
     Agreed motion for an extension of time to answer or
     otherwise plead granted to and including 1/13/05 [3-1].
     Status set for 2/16/05 stricken. The parties are directed
     to appear through lead counsel for a pretrial conference
     pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 16 set for 9:00 on 1/27/05.
     Counsel are requested promptly to meet face-to-face for a
     discussion of possible settlement and for preparation of a
     planning report in the form that is enclosed. The form is
     accessible from the court's internet site. Such report
     shall be submitted to Judge Pallmeyer in chambers no later
     than two business days prior to the conference. Notice
     mailed by judge's staff

1:04-cv-08129  Mtge Elec Reg Syst-v-Cayuela, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing set for 9:00 1/25/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-08161  Bd Trst N IL BenFd, et al-v-Broadway Constr Svc 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing set for 9:00 1/26/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-08201  Carlson-v-Bell, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing set for 9:00 2/3/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-08228  Castillo-v-Wilson Nurseries 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing set for 9:00 1/31/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-08249  Chgo Tile Inst WPlan, et al-v-Chapman Tile Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     SCHEDULE set on 12/23/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
     hearing set for 9:00 1/31/05 . Mailed notice

1:04-cv-08253  Gainey-v-SBC Umbrella Plan, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Milton I. Shadur :
     Plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order [2-1] is
     entered and continued to 1/3/05 at 2:00 p.m. (Entered
     Agreed Order). Notices mailed by judge's staff.

1:04-cv-08272  USA-v-Maldonado 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman:
     Defendant's motion under 2255 to vacate, set aside, or
     correct sentence is taken under advisement [1-1]. Response
     shall be filed by 1/28/05. Reply is due 2/10/05. Court will
     rule by mail. Mailed notice

1:04-cv-08279  SEC-v-Weaver, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
     Plaintiff's motion for expedite discovery is granted [3-1].
     The court grants leave to the parties to serve
     interrogatories, requests for documents and requests for
     admissions, take depositions and subpoena documents.
     (Entered Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Expedited
     Discovery.) Notice mailed by judge's staff

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
     Plaintiff's emergency motion for a temporary restraining
     order [2-1] and other ancillary relief is granted [2-2].
     It is hereby ordered that defendant appear in this court,
     before the Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, at 12:00 noon on the
     3rd day of January 2005, in courtroom 2119.  It is further
     ordered, adjudged, and decreed that this order shall expire
     at midnight on 1/3/05 or such other time and date as
     determined by this court. (Entered Temporary Restraining
     Order Against Brad A. Weaver And Beta Asset Management,
     Inc.) Notice mailed by judge's staff

3:00-cr-50001  USA-v-Frykholm 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Linda K. Frykholm : As elements of the motion for order
     approving sale [281-1] have changed as stated in open
     court, the government shall file an amended motion for
     order approving sale and an order for review and signature.
     Formal presentment of amended motion not required. Mailed
     notice

3:03-cr-50006  USA-v-Cellitti 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Joseph L Cellitti :  Status hearing held and continued to
     1/10/05 at 9:30 a.m. Defendant to appear at next status
     hearing.  Defendant's motion for pre-trial release [50-1]
     is continued to 1/10/05 at 9:30 a.m. for hearing if
     necessary. Mailed notice

3:03-cr-50039  USA-v-Priola, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Philip M Priola : Sentencing hearing held. Enter judgment
     in a criminal case. Mailed notice

     Docket Date:  12/28/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Lynnann M Gage : Sentencing hearing held.  Government's
     oral motion for downward departure under 5K1.1 is granted
     [0-1] for the reasons stated in open court. Government's
     motion for an order requiring defendant to pay for
     appointed counsel is granted [72-1] as stated in open
     court. Enter judgment in a criminal case. Mailed notice

3:04-cv-50294  Kyles-v-Anderson Pkg Co Inc 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
     Status hearing held and continued to 2/2/05 at 9:00 a.m.
     Case continued to 2/02/05, in order to give plaintiff more
     time to obtain $150 filing fee. No further continuances
     will be allowed. Failure of plaintiff to personally appear
     at the next status hearing will result in dismissal of this
     case without prejudice. Mailed notice

3:04-cv-50371  Rodriguez-v-Bowen, et al 

     Docket Date:  12/27/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04  by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
     mailed notice:  Any reply by petitioner to pending motions
     is due 1/21/05.

3:04-cv-50398  Sanders-v-Barnhart 

     Docket Date:  12/23/04
     MINUTE ORDER of 12/23/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
     Willie B Sanders, Jo Anne Barnhart : Parties consent to
     exercise of jurisdiction by a United States Magistrate
     Judge. This case is case transferred to Magistrate P.
     Michael Mahoney.  Mailed notice

This report shows minute orders that have been entered onto the court docket as of the time at the top of this report.