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Two January fundraisers set for Judge Preston Jones, Jr.
Supporters of Judge Preston Jones, Jr.'s campaign are planning two fundraisers for their candidate this month.The first of these is set for Tuesday, January 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the at the...
View ArticleSome candidates stay on the ballot, others go
The Illinois State Board of Elections website reports that Antoinette D. Weston withdrew from the 3rd Subcircuit race yesterday. Three others remain in that race, Judge Patrick Thomas Stanton, Michael...
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Keith L. Spence campaign website goes online
Supporters of Keith L. Spence, a candidate for the countywide Hartigan vacancy, have set up a campaign website on his behalf. That's a link to the site in the preceding sentence; a link has also been...
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Athena Farmakis website goes live; February 1 fundraiser set
Supporters of Athena Farmakis's bid for the Liu vacancy in the 8th Subcircuit have established a campaign website on her behalf. That's a link to the site in the preceding sentence; a link has also...
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January 25 fundraiser for Judge John A. O'Meara
Supporters of Judge John A. O'Meara's 4th Subcircuit campaign are hosting a reception for their candidate on Thursday, January 25, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., in the downstairs banquet room at Petterino's,...
View ArticleJudge Elizabeth A. Karkula removed from the ballot
In an order entered last Friday, January 18, the Cook County Electoral Board removed Judge Elizabeth A. Karkula from the March 20 primary ballot.Unless a successful court challenged is filed against...
View ArticleMoore withdraws from countywide McGinnis race
Per the Illinois Board of Elections website, Marcellus H. Moore, Jr. has withdrawn his candidacy for the countywide McGinnis vacancy.Moore's withdrawal leaves three candidates in that race, Brian...
View ArticleMartin D. Reggi fundraiser set for January 25
Supporters of Martin D. Reggi's 4th Subcircuit candidacy are planning a fundraiser for their candidate on Thursday, January 25, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Tapp City, 6709 West 26th Street in Berwyn....
View ArticleTwo more candidates removed from ballot
According to Illinois State Board of Elections website, the objections to Rivanda Doss Beal's nominating petitions have been sustained and, pending any possible judicial reversal, she has been removed...
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Responsible disposition of used Christmas lights
It's an annual dilemma. The Three Kings have come and gone and the tree is finally down -- wait a minute... your Christmas decorations are still up? Better have them down, at the latest, by Candlemas...
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Chelsey R. Robinson has dropped out of the race for the Valarie Turner vacancy in the 2nd Subcircuit, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections website.Robinson, who was facing a ballot...
View ArticleI don't know yet whether this is fake news but...
Multiple sources have contacted FWIW in the last week or so to advise that the current associate judge selection process has been greatly accelerated and that the 'short list' might be forthcoming at...
View ArticleElectoral Board overrules objections in several cases
Michael B. Barrett will apparently appear on the ballot in the race for the Scully, Jr. vacancy in the 15th Subcircuit. In action taken this morning, the Cook County Officers Electoral Board voted to...
View ArticleStand down from red alert: Associate judge process to "reconvene" in April
As promised -- herewith the updated information just provided by Pat Milhizer, Director of Communications for Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans --The Nominating Committee of the Circuit Court of Cook County...
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Scott J. Frankel campaign website goes live
Supporters of Scott J. Frankel's 11th Subcircuit candidacy have launched a campaign website on his behalf. That's a link to the site in the preceding sentence; a link has been added to the blog Sidebar...
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Friday fundraiser for Thomas F. McGuire
OK, sure, he's in an uncontested race.But even uncontested candidates have campaign expenses, especially when they're slated, and, for that very practical reason, supporters of Thomas F. McGuire's...
View ArticleReggi, Golden endorsed in 4th Subcircuit
Multiple sources have confirmed that the Democratic Committeemen in the 4th Subcircuit met yesterday for an endorsement session, choosing to back Martin D. Reggi for the Riley vacancy and Caroline...
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February 21 fundraiser set for Judge Kent Delgado
Supporters of Judge Kent Delgado's 6th Subcircuit candidacy have announced a fundraiser for their candidate on Wednesday, February 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Frontier, 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave.,...
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Jeanne Marie Wrenn appointed to new 8th Subcircuit vacancy
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Jeanne Marie Wrenn to a brand new 8th Subcircuit vacancy.The appointment, which is effective February 7, will terminate on December 7, 2020 -- unless, of...
View ArticleElectoral Board resolves objections against several more judicial candidates
At its meeting Monday afternoon, the Cook County Officers Electoral Board voted to overrule objections made to the nominating petitions of Shay Tyrone Allen. Allen is a candidate for the Washington, II...
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