Illinois’ changing trial chess match

The jury filed out of Daley Center Courtroom 2603 at 3:33 p.m. Six minutes and a knock on the door later, the bailiff handed slips of paper to Cook County Circuit Judge James Flannery. Defense and plaintiff lawyers huddled in front of the judge, who read aloud the jurors’ 18 questions. Seven received objections; one was sustained. “The question will be asked anyway,&rdquo …