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Appeals court reverses this judge more than any other in criminal courts seeking retention

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.

by John Seasly October 11, 2020January 8, 2024

Illinois Supreme Court building

4 judges, 6 years, 98 reversals — and they want you to vote to keep them in office

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.

by John Seasly October 11, 2020January 8, 2024

Cook County Jail

Most people in jail can vote. Here’s why many don’t.

Many detainees face barriers to the ballot box that exclude them from the electoral process, according to a report by the Prison Policy Initiative.

by Jason Asenso October 8, 2020December 5, 2023

Guía de Injustice Watch para las Elecciones Judiciales generales y de retención del Condado de Cook de noviembre de 2020

Guía para las elecciones judiciales de Noviembre 2020

Guía de Injustice Watch para las Elecciones Judiciales generales y de retención del Condado de Cook de noviembre de 2020

by Injustice Watch Staff October 6, 2020June 1, 2021

Injustice Watch Judicial Election Guide

November 2020 judicial retention election guide

Injustice Watch’s guide to the 2020 Cook County judicial general and retention elections.

by Injustice Watch Staff October 6, 2020January 30, 2024

Here are 6 things you need to know about voting in Chicago this fall

Here are some steps you can take to ensure that your vote counts in Chicago this fall.

by Jason Asenso September 29, 2020December 5, 2023

Judges Michael Toomin and Mauricio Araujo

Judicial Accountability PAC opposes Toomin, Araujo for retention

The presiding judge of the juvenile justice division and a judge accused of sexual harassment face growing opposition to their retention bids.

by John Seasly September 23, 2020January 8, 2024

Malcolm Rich

Judicial Elections

Ask an expert: Bar association ratings, explained

Judicial bar ratings are complex and important. We asked an expert to explain them.

by John Seasly September 22, 2020June 24, 2025

Judicial Elections

The Chicago Board of Elections is recruiting nearly 13,000 residents to work the polls this election season

High school students ages 16 to 17 have until Sept. 25 to apply for Election Day poll worker positions, while adults have until Oct. 19.

by Vee L. Harrison September 22, 2020December 5, 2023

Cook County Democrats drop two judges from retention endorsement

Party leadership voted overwhelmingly not to endorse judges Michael Toomin and Mauricio Araujo for retention.

by Jonah Newman September 14, 2020December 5, 2023