JUDGE TIMOTHY EVANS: WHERE IS THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE SUSPICIOUS PRACTICES OF THE ILLINOIS COOK COUNTY COURT REPORTERS!!!!
An employee of the Illinois Cook County Circuit comments on this writing. This employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, reports she sees what I report occur several times daily. The employee reports normal rules of common courtesy are violated everyday along with the law. The employee reports a pre-approved request for a "sick day" is accurate. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS MANAGEMENT REQUIRES ITS WORKERS TO COMMIT FRAUD.
I guess I was right about the unprofessional behavior of the Illinois Cook County's Court Reporters Office, your Honor. Michelle did not share this letter with me until I told her about the writing I posted on my site. One of their own informed me you were informed through the letter below, which Michelle has never heard from your office. What will the public think about your office's lack of attention to the concerns Michelle Blanks' letter informing you of the unprofessional behavior of the management team at the Illinois Cook County's Court Reporters' Office?
Ms. Michelle Blanks informed me she has not received a response from anyone regarding her issues even though she took the time to send it by Certified Mail. Your Honor, this is a shame and should be an embarrassment. Is this a common practice? The issues Michelle raises may be the reason why I could not get responses from the court reporters I wrote about in my letter posted on December 20, 2005. Michelle deserves an answer or response Judge. Viewing public, what do you think? Maybe nepotism is fast at work. You all know about the "good" ole boy policy. It's fast at work in Illinois.
Michelle also corrected my spelling of Ms. Filishio's name. I must go back to my writing of December 20, 2005 to make the correction. One must always spell an individual's name correctly.
Michelle Blanks emailed me this letter giving me permission to post it. One of you guys should call her and address her issues unless their is something to hide.
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September 5, 2005
Honorable Timothy C. Evans, Chief Circuit Judge
Richard J. Daley Center
Room 2900
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Re: Administration at 69 W. Washington, Chicago, IL
Dear Honorable Timothy C. Evans:
I would like to bring your attention to the administration at 69 W. Washington.
My name is Michelle S. Blanks, CSR. I joined the employment of the Judicial Branch of the State of Illinois on September 22, 2004, as a Court Reporting Specialist II. Along with that title came great responsibilities, responsibilities that I, in that capacity, was capable of assuming.
It was a wonderful experience having worked within the judicial branch providing a valuable service to all of the Honorable Justices that I have had the pleasure of covering their court calendars. Thank you in that regard for employing my services.
However, I regret to inform you that I have recently resigned my position as of September 1, 2005, with the State of Illinois Official Court Reporters Office at 69 W. Washington.
Under the current administration of Marilyn Filishio, Administrator of Court Reporters, and Sandra Provenzano, Supervisor of Domestic Relations, I am very dissatisfied with their official roles.
Under this administration, I have been required to give notice to Sandra Provenzano that if and when I use my nominal sick days, that I should inform her days in advance as not to disrupt her scheduling. If these rules were not followed, I would be “Punished”. Punishment came in many forms: reassignment to heavier court calendars; working beyond 4:30 p.m. without time compensation; reassignment to other districts. Basically, creating a very hostile work environment.
Sir, respectfully, this letter is not a complaint. It is an “awareness” of the many forms of intimidation that is going on under the direction of Marilyn Filishio and Sandra Provenzano. Many reporters have come and gone under this administration. Why? Why can’t 69 W. Washington keep its reporters?
Sir, respectfully, I will tell you that this letter is a resonance of those who have come and are gone. As an officer of the court, Sir, I request that you delve into the seriousness of this ongoing concern.
Thanking you in advance for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Michelle S. Blanks, CSR
C: Cynthia Y. Cobbs, Director
Marilyn Filishio, Administrator of Court Reporters
Sandra Provenzano, Supervisor of Domestic Relations
