DEVELOPING -- New class of associate judges announced
No ties. No write-ins. More later. Here's the list:Amee Elizabeth AlonsoMarina E. AmmendolaFrank John AndreouFredrick Hayze BatesJohn Abbrey FairmanMichael Angelo FortiMichael James Hogan Jr.Celestia...
View ArticleSix current judicial candidates among the 15 associate judges chosen yesterday
Each of these six individuals who have filed in the Democratic primary is already a sitting Cook County Circuit Court judge.In alphabetical order, these are Judges Marina E. Ammendola (appointed to,...
View ArticleBalanoff withdraws from 8th Subcircuit race; Forti now unopposed
Dan Balanoff, who had filed for the Gubin vacancy in the 8th Subcircuit, withdrew his candidacy yesterday, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.Pat Casey, who had also filed in that race,...
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Four remain in the race for the countywide Murphy Gorman vacancy
With the recent removal of former Judge Elizabeth Anne Karkula from this race, four candidates remain for the countywide Murphy Gorman vacancy.Judge Sheree Desiree Henry is the Democratic Party's...
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Seventh Subcircuit Candidate Forum Set for February 13
The South Austin Neighborhood Association (SANA) is sponsoring a forum for candidates seeking the Jackson vacancy in the 7th Subcircuit on Thursday, February 13, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the...
View ArticleTwo of the six Circuit Court appointees recently selected as Associate Judges...
Newly selected Associate Judges Marina E. Ammendola and Fredrick H. Bates have withdrawn from the March primary according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.Ammendola had been seeking the...
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Fundraiser tonight for Pamela Reaves-Harris
Supporters of Pamela Reaves-Harris's 7th Subcircuit candidacy are throwing a fundraiser for their client tonight, Thursday, January 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Tradition Gastro Pub, 160 N. Franklin....
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Fundraiser Tuesday for Judge Lloyd Brooks
Supporters of Judge Lloyd Brooks' countywide candidacy (O'Brien vacancy) are holding a fundraiser for their candidate this coming Tuesday, January 28, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Cliff Dwellers...
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Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast at St. John Fisher on February 23
Some judicial candidates may be interested.Just a note of caution: Some groups object to overt politicking at their events. Especially where food is served -- politics can sour even a strong stomach....
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James Patrick Crawley website goes live
Supporters of James Patrick Crawley's bid for the countywide Roti vacancy have now established a campaign website on his behalf. That's a link to the site in the preceding sentence; a link has also...
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Maura McMahon Zeller fundraiser set for February 11
Supporters of Maura McMahon Zeller's bid for the countywide C. Sheehan vacancy are throwing a fundraiser for their candidate on Tuesday, February 11, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359...
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Appellate and Supreme Court Candidates at Palatine Public Library Monday night
The Greater Palatine Area Democrats, the Elk Grove Township Democrats, the Illinois Sixth District Democrats, and North West Suburbs Organizing For Action (NWSOFA), are the listed sponsors of a Meet...
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Fundraiser tonight for Justice Reyes at Lalo's on Maxwell Street
Supporters of Justice Jesse Reyes' Supreme Court campaign are holding a fundraiser this evening, Tuesday, January 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Lalo's Mexican Restaurant, 733 W. Maxwell Street.Tickets...
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Chicago Federation of Labor strays... a little... from the Democratic Party...
Though there are typically a couple of exceptions, the Chicago Federation of Labor generally follows the Cook County Democratic Party's endorsements in countywide judicial races. This year, there seem...
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John Garrido campaign website launched
A campaign website has been launched on behalf of John Garrido, a canddiate for the McGing vacancy in the 10th Subcircuit. That's a link to the campaign website in the preceding sentence; a link has...
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Regina Ann Mescall campaign website goes live
Supporters of Regina Ann Mescall's bid for the Flynn vacancy in the 3rd Subcircuit have launched a campaign website on her behalf. That's a link to the campaign website in the preceding sentence; a...
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Fundraiser tonight for Justice Reyes at Sidetrack
Supporters of Justice Jesse G. Reyes' Supreme Court campaign are planning a fundraiser for their candidate tonight, Wednesday, January 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted...
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Campaign website found for Chelsey R. Robinson
Supporters of Chelsey R. Robinson's 2nd Subcircuit judicial bid have launched a campaign website. That's a link to the campaign website in the preceding sentence; a link has also been added to the blog...
View ArticleJudicial candidates invited to submit statements for publication on FWIW
This post is specifically directed at the current crop of Cook County judicial candidates and their campaign advisers.Getting one’s message out to voters in a county as large as this one is a herculean...
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Lorraine Mary Murphy: In her own words
Lorraine Mary Murphy is a candidate for the countywide Roti vacancy. Her punch number is 215.My name is Lorraine Mary Murphy. Allow me to introduce myself and explain why I am the most qualified...
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