Adrienne Hurst, Author at Injustice Watch

2016 Primary

Resurrected: Five Cook County judicial election losers rebound quickly

Cook County voters may have thought they ended the hopes of candidates who lost races for judicial seats last week. But five suddenly rebounded days later.

by Emily Hoerner and Adrienne Hurst March 22, 2016December 5, 2023

2016 Primary

Negative ratings do not dissuade voters in Cook County judicial primary

D. Renee Jackson and Rhonda Crawford both received ratings of “not recommended” after failing to participate in the evaluation processes of 12 bar groups. But last night they won the Democratic nomination, both beating out other candidates who had received ratings of “qualified” by the same bar groups.

by Emily Hoerner and Adrienne Hurst March 16, 2016December 5, 2023

Can we blame spike in murders on overcautious policing?

As the number of Chicago homicides appears spiraling out of control, new concerns are being raised about whether the police, in the wake of months of public complaints of abuse, are being too restrained.

by Adrienne Hurst March 7, 2016December 5, 2023

2016 Primary

16 judge candidates fail to win bar support, but will voters care?

Of the 81 candidates running, 16 have failed to be recommended for the bench by both the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) and the Chicago Council of Lawyers (CCL). Another 13 have received negative evaluations by one or the other.

by Emily Hoerner and Adrienne Hurst February 24, 2016December 5, 2023

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