Judicial Elections
Election day 2020: Cook County judicial races to watch
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These are the judicial races to keep an eye on as the votes come in.
Judicial Elections
Chicago mayor’s support of Judge Michael Toomin leaves juvenile justice advocates ‘disappointed’
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Judge Michael Toomin and Mayor Lori Lightfoot say his critics are playing politics. Reformers say the lives and futures of Cook County children are at stake.
Judicial Elections
Appeals court reverses this judge more than any other in criminal courts seeking retention
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Kenneth J. Wadas has been reversed 25 times in 6 years — more than any other Cook County criminal court judge on the November ballot running to remain in office.
Judicial Elections
4 judges, 6 years, 98 reversals — and they want you to vote to keep them in office
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Cook County judges Margaret Ann Brennan, Patrick J. Sherlock, Kenneth J. Wadas and Anna Helen Demacopoulos have had rulings reversed on appeal more than 3 times as often as their colleagues.
Judicial Conduct
El juez Mauricio Araujo renunció antes de que pudiera ser destituido por acusaciones de acoso sexual
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El juez del Condado de Cook enfrentó la posibilidad de ser expulsado de su cargo el martes por “evidencia clara y convincente” de comportamiento inapropiado y de acoso hacia las mujeres.
Judicial Conduct
Cook County judge resigns, avoiding discipline for alleged sexual harassment
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Judge Mauricio Araujo resigned after the Illinois Courts Commission found “clear and convincing” evidence that he engaged in a pattern of inappropriate and harassing behavior toward women.
Judicial Elections
Judicial Accountability PAC opposes Toomin, Araujo for retention
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The presiding judge of the juvenile justice division and a judge accused of sexual harassment face growing opposition to their retention bids.
Judicial Elections
Ask an expert: Bar association ratings, explained
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Judicial bar ratings are complex and important. We asked an expert to explain them.
Judicial Conduct
Están en la ‘cárcel de jueces’ y aún así quieren 6 años más en el banquillo
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Los jueces Mauricio Araujo y Jackie Portman-Brown han sido retirados de sus respectivos tribunales mientras se llevan a cabo investigaciones sobre su conducta.
Judicial Elections
Two Cook County judges in ‘judge jail’ want 6 more years on the bench
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Judges Mauricio Araujo and Jackie Portman-Brown have been removed from their courtrooms as investigations into their conduct are underway.