A. Before an interim order is presented for consideration by the court, an appropriate investigating officer or agency shall conduct a preliminary investigation with the biological parents, if possible, and the prospective adoptive parents, and shall prepare a corresponding written report which shall be presented to the court prior to any request for temporary custody.B. Upon receipt of a copy of the interim order, the investigative officer or agency shall conduct a complete investigation into the adoption. It shall provide a written adoption study report to the court within six (6) months of the entry of the interim order.C. Upon receipt of a copy of the interim order, the guardian ad litem shall file a written appearance and response to the petition, and conduct a complete investigation into the adoption, and shall prepare a written report which shall be presented to the court prior to any request for judgment.D. Any and all reports pertaining to adoption, other than an investigative report in a non-related adoption, shall be filed with or received by (and not merely mailed to) the Clerk of the Circuit Court at least three (3) court days prior to any hearing at which the report will be considered. The report shall contain the name of the minor(s) at issue in the case, along with the number of the case, and the date and time when the case will next be called by the court for hearing if known. Reports should include appropriate references to any related case. Copies of reports must be timely delivered to the Juvenile Court Judge and each party's attorney (or each party if pro se). To the extent copies are sent by the United States Mail, they shall be considered "timely delivered" to the extent they are properly placed in the United States Mail by no later than five (5) court days prior to any such hearing. To the extent any other applicable rule or statute requires earlier filing, receiving, or delivering of any such report (and copy), the same shall control. Unless precluded any other applicable rule or statute, the court, for good cause shown, including not limited to waiver by the parties, may alter the deadline for the filing, receiving, or delivering of any such report (and copy).E. Charges for any such service, as established by administrative order or agreement of the parties, will be billed to counsel for the petitioner(s) (or the petitioner(s) if pro se) and shall be paid prior to the entry of judgment.F. Pursuant to Rule 16.02, interim orders shall substantially conform to Form 16.02 (See Forms Appendix)Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 16.02