http://www.cookcountycourt.org/ABOUTTHECOURT/CountyDepartment/DomesticRelationsDivision/FrequentCourtReferrals/Mediation.aspx

This program is run by the Chicago Bar Association and the Center for Conflict Resolution in response to a recent Illinois statute that requires an alternative dispute resolution procedure before the court can conduct a final hearing on a Petition for Setting Final Fees and Costs. Under the "General Order" parties will be required to engage in a form of alternative dispute resolution, unless both parties opt out of this procedure. If no agreement is reached through mediation, the parties can submit the dispute to binding arbitration or back to the court for resolution.

More information about the program can also be found in RSI's Court ADR Across Illinois.