Eviction timeline in Evanston, IL

One rule applies, with its citation below.

Evictions run 5–7 months, against ~10 weeks next door
Cook Countymedium confidence

Verified on 2026-08-01 — 15 days ago.

An eviction in Cook County runs roughly 5 to 7 months, against about 10 weeks in neighbouring DuPage County.

The county line, not the state line, is where this changes. Two otherwise identical buildings a few miles apart carry materially different downside on a non-paying tenant.

Typical duration
5–7 months

Sources

Every rule for Evanston, IL