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2018 campaign website announced for Judge Fredrick H. Bates
A campaign website has been established for Judge Fredrick H. Bates. That's a link to the website in the preceding sentence; when there are a few more of these, this will be added to the list of...
View ArticleAnthony C. Swanagan appointed to 15th Subcircuit vacancy
In an order entered yesterday, the Illinois Supreme Court appointed Anthony C. Swanagan to the 15th Subcircuit vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Frank G. Zelezinski.Swanagan's appointment is...
View ArticleFAQs about FWIW
This is a post I reprint (and revise) every now and again. It seems so early, but the 2018 cycle is clearly underway. If this cycle is like every other recent one, there are some new readers joining us...
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April 20 fundraiser for Judge Robin D. Shoffner
Supporters of Judge Robin D. Shoffner, including Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and 3rd Ward Ald. Pat Dowell, are holding a fundraiser for their candidate on Thursday, April 20, from 5:30...
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CCBA sponsors May 2 judicial reception
The Cook County Bar Association, in conjunction with the Illinois Judicial Council, are hosting a judicial reception on Tuesday, May 2, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fremont Chicago, 15 West Illinois...
View ArticleJudge murdered this morning outside his South Side home
Cook County Associate Judge Raymond Myles was shot multiple times early this morning outside his home in the West Chesterfield portion of Chicago's Roseland Community. He was pronounced dead at Christ...
View ArticleSome days it's hard to be Dr. Pangloss
Presented without further comment:Federal Grand Jury Indicts Illinois Attorney in Mortgage Fraud Scheme (DOJ press release);Judge indicted for alleged fraudulent mortgage scheme (Chicago Daily Law...
View ArticleAn arrest made in the murder of Judge Myles
Per Erica Demarest and Tanveer Ali on DNAInfo.com, Joshua Smith has been arrested for the murder of Associate Judge Raymond Myles. A bond hearing for Smith will be held today. Smith previously served...
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Some photos from last week's fundraiser for Judge Shoffner
A reader was kind enough to send in these pictures from last Thursday's fundraiser for Judge Robin D. Shoffner. The candidate is shown in the left photo with the two sponsors of her event, 3rd Ward...
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Campaign website, May 11 fundraiser announced for Judge Cecilia Anne Horan
Supporters of Judge Cecilia Anne Horan's bid to retain her seat have launched a campaign website on her behalf and announced a May 11 fundraiser. That's a link to the website in the preceding sentence;...
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Campaign website established for Judge Joanne Rosado
A website has been established to support the election of Judge Joanne Rosado. That's a link to the campaign website in the preceding sentence; when enough candidate websites have been launched, this...
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A non-judicial fundraiser in which judicial wannabes may be interested
A fundraiser has been set for Cook County Democratic Party Chairman Joseph Berrios on Thursday, May 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Café 300, 300 N. LaSalle Street, Lower Level.Tickets for the event are...
View ArticleJudge Jessica A. O'Brien reassigned to administrative duties pending further...
Pursuant to action taken last evening by the Executive Committee of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Judge Jessica A. O'Brien, recently indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with an alleged...
View ArticleJudge Cooke resigns
Judge Richard C. Cooke has resigned from the 6th Subcircuit seat to which he was elected just last November.This morning, the Tribune reported that Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans and the...
View ArticleSecond arrest made in the murder of Judge Myles
Chicago Police announced Thursday evening that a second arrest has been made in the murder of Associate Judge Raymond Myles. Here is the link to the WGN-TV News coverage of the story.In an article...
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Campaign website, May 24 fundraiser announced for Judge Kent Delgado
Supporters of Judge Kent A. Delgado's bid to retain the 6th Subcircuit seat to which he was appointed earlier this year have launched a campaign website for the upcoming primary campaign. That's a link...
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Campaign website announced for Martin D. Reggi
Berwyn practitioner Martin D. Reggi has announced his intention to seek a 4th Subcircuit vacancy. His supporters have established a campaign website boosting his candidacy. That's a link to the site in...
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Kevin Cunningham to seek 3rd Subcircuit vacancy; June 6 fundraiser set
Kevin Cunningham will seek a 3rd Subcircuit vacancy and a campaign website supporting his effort has gone online. That's a link to the site in the preceding sentence; the link will be added to the blog...
View ArticleMay 23 fundraiser set for Judge Cecilia Horan
Supporters of Judge Cecilia Horan's election campaign have scheduled a fundraiser for their candidate on Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., in the 3rd floor multi-function room at Horan's former...
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Campaign website, May 24 fundraiser announced for Judge Clare Joyce Quish
Supporters of Judge Clare Joyce Quish's bid to retain the judicial seat to which she was appointed last June have established a campaign website for their candidate. That's a link to the site in the...
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