In keeping with the spirit of the Civil Division Mediation Program, when all parties appear pro se (representing themselves) in small claims cases, they will be offered the opportunity to voluntarily meet with a court-appointed mediator on the return date to attempt possible settlement of their dispute without the necessity of a trial. The mediator shall be appointed by the judge presiding over the small claims call from an approved list of volunteer mediators from the membership of the McHenry County Bar Association. The mediation process shall be conducted in accordance with local rule 7.08.
Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 20.06