Judicial Elections
Illinois judicial candidates are frustrated with new ban on out-of-state donations
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Illinois banned out-of-state donations to deter outside influence in judicial campaigns, but candidates and experts say it fails to address interference from powerful individuals and groups within the state.
Judicial Elections
Elected judges are rarely voted out of office. Here’s why.
Injustice Watch and WBEZ’s Curious City podcast teamed up to explain why it’s so rare for a Cook County judge to be voted out of office.
Judicial Conduct
Judicial watchdog files complaint against appellate judge accused of interfering in nephew’s case
The charges allege Harris spoke with two judges hearing an appeal involving his nephew, an allegation first reported by Injustice Watch in 2020.
Commentary
Commentary: To cure corruption, the Chicago City Council should ‘remember the ladies’
By Juliet Sorensen |
An analysis of Chicago aldermanic corruption cases points to one possible solution: Elect more women.
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