The 17th Circuit Court was approved to permit extended media coverage on April 30, 2012. Extended media coverage is permissible in accordance with the following documents: Policy for Extended Media Coverage in the Circuit Courts of Illinois (EMC Policy) 17th Circuit Cout Local Rule 2.12 Media Coordinator Maggie Hradecky, WIFR News Director - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Court Media Liaison Michael Smith, Deputy Court Administrator - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.