Means, literally, friend of the court. A party with strong interest in or views on the subject matter of the dispute will petition the court for permission to file a brief, ostensibly on behalf of a party but actually to suggest a rationale consistent with its own views.
Glenview is a suburban village located approximately 14 mi (23 km) north of downtown Chicago in Cook County, Illinois.
Bridgeview borders the following communities: Bedford Park, Nottingham Park (unincorporated Cook County, often considered part of Chicago due to its 60638 ZIP code [citation needed]), Burbank, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Palos Hills, Hickory Hills and Justice. Bridgeview is 16 miles (26 km) southwest of the Chicago Loop. Demographics