The Circuit
Data highlights leniency of ex-officer Jason Van Dyke’s murder sentence
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Anger about Van Dyke’s release and renewed scrutiny of Judge Vincent Gaughan’s sentencing in his case comes as the judge faces a retention election this fall.
Judicial Elections
Everything you need to know about Cook County judicial elections
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Who can run? Why are judicial elections partisan? How do I pick a judge who shares my values? Injustice Watch and WBEZ’s Curious City are teaming up to answer your questions about judicial elections.
Judicial Conduct
Proposed judicial ethics code is silent on courthouse romances
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The code of conduct for judges may get a long-overdue update, but critics say the revision should have banned relationships between judges and their subordinates.
News
Applications open for 10 new Cook County associate judges
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Associate judges are picked by the elected circuit judges in a closed-door process that some say privileges political insiders.
Judicial Elections
Illinois legislature creates five new judicial subcircuits in Cook County to further diversify the bench
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Bill rushed through state legislature last week promises years of hyperlocal judicial races, which could make it easier to become a judge but might come at a cost to the Cook County Democratic Party.
Judicial Elections
Democrats endorsed for Cook County judge are diverse, experienced — and loyal
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Cook County Democrats slated 10 candidates and 12 alternates for judicial seats for the 2022 primary election.
Español
Uso intensivo del monitor de sobriedad SCRAM ordenado por el juez Vázquez evidencia falta de supervisión
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Considerado como un castigo compasivo por conducir en estado de ebriedad, SCRAM tiene un alto costo para los acusados. Un juez de Maywood lo usa con frecuencia y sin supervisión.
Judicial Conduct
Cook County judge Vazquez’s heavy use of sobriety monitor highlights oversight gaps
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Billed as a humane punishment for drunk driving, SCRAM comes at a heavy cost for defendants. One judge in Maywood uses it often, and without oversight.
Judicial Elections
Judicial hopefuls seek Cook County Democratic Party’s endorsement for 2022 primary
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A diverse lineup of judicial candidates courted the party’s central committee at the obscure “pre-slating” event.
Judicial Elections
Chicago Ald. Howard Brookins Jr. eyeing a run for Cook County judge
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“I’ve been splitting my time between the practice of law and being a city council member, and I have never been one to think that I would die in office,” Brookins said.