Justice Theis announces application process for new 5th Subcircuit vacancy
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis has announced an application process to fill a vacancy in the 5th Subcircuit that has been created by the retirement of Judge Edward Washington, II.The...
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It might be interesting to hang around the entrance to 134 N. LaSalle today...
Of course, it will be hot. And humid. And there may be a stray shower this morning.But it will be interesting to watch who goes in and out.Why?The Cook County Democratic Party is conducting its...
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Campaign website, June 29 campaign kickoff announced for Judge H. Yvonne Coleman
Judge H. Yvonne Coleman just took office in March of this year, when the Illinois Supreme Court appointed her to fill the Banks vacancy in the 5th Subcircuit, but her supporters have wasted no time in...
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July 13 Campaign Kickoff set for Judge John A. O'Meara
Supporters of Judge John A. O'Meara's election bid in the 4th Subcircuit are planning a campaign kickoff fundraiser for their candidate on Thursday, July 13, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., at 312 Chicago, 136...
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Jazzing with Judge Richardson fundraiser on Friday, July 7
Supporters of Judge Travis Richardson's 2nd Subcircuit election bid are planning a combination birthday celebration and fundraiser for their candidate on Friday, July 7, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., at The...
View ArticleTwenty-eight countywide judicial hopefuls present credentials for pre-slating
The Cook County Democratic Party has released the names of the 28 countywide judicial hopefuls presenting their credentials at this week's pre-slating meeting. In order of their scheduled appearances,...
View ArticleRecent comments I've suppressed.... and why
Figuring out which comments to let through and which to flush isn't always easy for this blogger.Sure, it's easy to bar comments that say Judge So-and-So is a crook and it's harmless enough to let...
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One thing the Legislature may be doing while it is not passing a budget
The Illinois House is considering a bill, introduced by Rep. Luis Arroyo, to amend the Cook County subcircuit statute, 705 ILCS 35/2f, to allow Cook County subcircuit boundaries to be redrawn after the...
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Campaign website launched, June 29 fundraiser set for Judge Tricia Payne
Supporters of Judge Tricia Payne's election bid have launched a campaign website on her behalf. That's a link to the site in the preceding sentence; a link has also been added to the blog Sidebar....
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Travis Richardson website goes live, July 13 fundraiser set
A campaign website has been established for Judge Travis Richardson. That's a link to the campaign website in the preceding sentence; a link has been added to the blog Sidebar.Unlike many campaign...
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July 13 fundraiser set for Judge David R. Navarro
Supporters of Judge David R. Navarro's election bid are planning a fundraiser for their candidate on Thursday, July 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Tufano's Vernon Park Tap, 1073 W. Vernon Park Place,...
View ArticleTwo fundraisers next week for Judge Cecilia Horan
Supporters of Judge Cecilia Anne Horan's countywide judicial bid have scheduled two fundraisers for their candidate next week, on Tuesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 20.The July 18 event will be held...
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Gino Betts to seek 5th Subcircuit vacancy
Attorney Gino Betts has announced plans to seek a 5th Subcircuit vacancy in the 2018 primary. His supporters have set up a campaign website touting his candidacy. That's a link to the site in the...
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July 25 fundraiser for Judge Stephanie Miller
Supporters of Judge Stephanie Miller's 6th Subcircuit election bid are planning a Tuesday, July 25 reception for their candidate, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Billy Goat Inn, 1535 W. Madison...
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John Fotopolous appointed to countywide vacancy
The Illinois Supreme Court has today appointed Orland Park attorney John S. Fotopoulos to the countywide vacancy created by the recent retirement of Judge Evelyn B. Clay. The appointment is effective...
View Article47th Ward Democratic Orgainzation to screen judicial candidates on July 25
The 47th Ward Democratic Organization's Judicial Recommendation Committee has announced plans to screen countywide judicial hopefuls, and judicial candidates planning to file in the 6th, 8th, and 10th...
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August 1 fundraiser set for Judge Stephanie Saltouros
Supporters of Judge Stephanie Saltouros's 10th Subcircuit election bid are planning a Tuesday, August 1 reception for their candidate, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Billy Goat Inn, 1535 W. Madison...
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August 9 fundraiser set for Judge David Navarro
Supporters of Judge David Navarro's election bid are planning a fundraiser for their candidate on Wednesday, August 9, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Moe's Cantina, 155 W. Kinzie Street. Claudia Castro,...
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Two early August fundraisers set for Judge Clare Joyce Quish
Revised July 21, 2017Supporters of Judge Clare Joyce Quish's countywide election bid are planning two fundraisers in early August for their candidate.The first of these is set for Wednesday, August 2,...
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August 9 fundraiser set for Lindsay Hugé
Supporters of Lindsay Hugé's 8th Subcircuit campaign have scheduled a fundraiser for their candidate on Wednesday, August 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at The Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan...
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