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Friday fundraiser for Ioana Salajanu
Supporters of Ioana Salajanu's countywide judicial bid are planning a fundraiser for their candidate on Friday, February 2, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, at the Stan Mansion, 2408 N. Kedzie Blvd.,...
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IVI-IPO makes endorsements in various judicial races
The Independent Voters of Illinois - Independent Precinct Organization has announced endorsements in some, but not all, Cook County judicial races for the upcoming March primary.These endorsements are...
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Fundraiser tomorrow night for Judge Oran F. Whiting
Supporters of Judge Oran F. Whiting's countywide judicial bid are planning a fundraiser for their candidate tomorrow, February 6, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., at Volare Ristorante Italiano, 201 E. Grand...
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Scott J. Frankel: In his own words
Scott J. Frankel is a candidate for the Kennedy vacancy in the 11th Subcircuit.I have been rated “Highly Qualified” by the Chicago Bar Association, and I believe that I am extremely well-qualified to...
View ArticleBrookins out. Again.
In action taken yesterday afternoon, the Cook County Officers Electoral Board sustained objections to the nominating petitions of 21st Ward Ald. and Committeeman Howard B. Brookins, Jr. in case no. 17...
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Gary Seyring website launched, fundraiser tomorrow night
Supporters of Gary Seyring have launched a campaign website supporting his bid for the Republican nomination for the Crane vacancy in the 13th Subcircuit. That's a link to Seyring's campaign website in...
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Early voting delayed until February 21 in Chicago
From a press release issued yesterday by the Chicago Board of Elections:Although Feb. 8, 2018 was the new statutory starting date for Early Voting, there remain ongoing cases involving objections to...
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Feb. 27 Campaign Countdown Reception for Judge Stephanie Saltouros
Supporters of Judge Stephanie Saltouros are staging a Campaign Countdown Reception for their candidate on Tuesday, February 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Plymouth Grill & Rooftop Bar, 327 S....
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Feb. 22 fundraiser for Lindsay Hugé
Supporters of Lindsay Hugé's 8th Subcircuit candidacy are planning a fundraiser for Thursday, February 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Fadó Irish Pub, 100 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago.Hon. Ken Fletcher,...
View ArticleReception tomorrow evening for Jonathan Clark Green
A cocktail reception supporting the countywide judicial candidacy of Jonathan Clark Green (Clay vacancy) will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Rock Fusco &...
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Feb. 24 fundraiser for Caroline Jamieson Golden
Supporters of Caroline Jamieson Golden's 4th Subcircuit candidacy are planning a Campaign Celebration and Fundraiser for Saturday, February 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Kenny's Irish Pub, 917 W. 55th...
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Campaign website launched for Judge Mike Gerber
A campaign website has been launched for Judge Mike Gerber. That's a link to the website in the preceding sentence; a link has been added to the blog Sidebar.The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Gerber...
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Corri Diane Fetman website goes live, Feb. 22 fundraiser set
Supporters of Corri Diane Fetman's countywide judicial 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...
View ArticleTransgender judicial candidate puts out response to Jeanne Ives commercial
I assume that, by now, virtually everyone who reads FWIW has seen the Jeanne Ives 'thank you, Bruce Rauner' ad. For those who may be just emerging from a coma, however, here is the video.I don't cover...
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February 15 fundraiser for Judge Joanne Rosado
Supporters of Judge Joanne Rosado's 11th Subcircuit judicial bid are planning a fundraiser for their candidate next Thursday, February 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Draft Bar Chicago, 8221 West...
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Kevin Cunningham fundraiser set for February 15
Supporters of Kevin Cunningham's 3rd Subcircuit judicial bid are planning a fundraiser for next Thursday evening, February 15, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Barraco's, 3047 W. 111th Street.Tickets for the...
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February 10 fundraiser set for David L. Kelly
Supporters of David L. Kelly's 5th Subcircuit judicial bid (Jones vacancy) are planning a fundraiser for their candidate on Saturday, February 10, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m., at Gallery Guichard, 436 East...
View ArticleCircuit Court of Cook County closed today
Released last night by Pat Milhizer, Director of Communications for Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans:Statement by Chief Judge Timothy Evans:"Due to the winter storm warning that predicts 10-14 inches of...
View ArticleElectoral Board knocks Copland out of Brewer race
In a not-yet-posted decision entered earlier this week, the Cook County Officers Electoral Board sustained objections to the nominating petitions of countywide judicial hopeful Lisa A. Copland. The...
View ArticleLessons learned from Electoral Board actions... could ballot access rules be...
Twenty-five years ago, when I was first circulating petitions to run for judge, it was tough getting people to open their front doors.I had my poll sheets and my clipboard and my brochures---it was...
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