Though lauded for his handling of a specialized drug court program, Charles Burns’ decisions in felony cases have been undone by higher courts more often than his colleagues’.
Judicial Elections
Cook County Democrats back Illinois Supreme Court Justice Cunningham and slate of judicial candidates for 2024
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In a political ritual preceding every election cycle, those who want to be judges appear at a colorful meeting to vie for the support of Democratic power brokers. The slating event is often a strong indication of who will become a judge.
Judicial Elections
Cook County Judge Vazquez loses retention vote
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Vazquez, who was set to retire next month, was the only Cook County associate judge who was not reappointed to a new four-year term. The vote follows reporting by Injustice Watch about the judge’s actions inside and outside the courtroom.
Judicial Elections
Election results: All Cook County judges won retention in 2022 election
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Democrats maintained their majority on the state’s highest court after winning one of the two competitive supreme court races in the collar counties.
Judicial Elections
We answer your last-minute questions about voting for judges
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Judicial elections can feel overwhelming, but you shouldn’t leave the ballot blank. Injustice Watch partnered with WBEZ’s “Curious City” to answer your questions about judicial elections.
Judicial Elections
Is there a better way to evaluate retention judges?
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Nearly half of states have public commissions that evaluate judges’ performance. But Illinois, where voters rely on evaluations from bar associations, has historically resisted judicial reforms.
News
Abortion-rights advocates fearful of Republicans gaining control of Illinois Supreme Court in Nov. 8 election
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With Roe overturned, a Republican majority on the state’s highest court could limit access to abortions, particularly for teens, across the Midwest.
Judicial Elections
Help us distribute our judicial election guide
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Injustice Watch is looking for community organizations, local businesses, and civic do-gooders who are interested and willing to help distribute our guide to the November 2022 Cook County judicial elections.
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2022 Cook County judicial election guide
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Injustice Watch’s nonpartisan guide to the November 2022 Cook County judicial elections.
Judicial Elections
Evans elected to record 8th term as Cook County chief judge
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Judge Timothy Evans was unopposed in his bid to remain Cook County’s top judge, a post he has held for 21 years.