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.
Homefacts City Report. Palatine is located in Cook County, IL. The population is 69,254, making Palatine the 7th largest city in Cook County. There are 17 public schools in Palatine with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Palatine is very low, and there are 26 registered sex offenders residing in the city.