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    Judicial Elections

    Stories about people running for judge, judges running for retention, and the process of judicial elections and appointments.

    Judicial Elections

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

    By John Seasly | October 11, 2020

    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.

    Illinois Supreme Court building
    Judicial Elections

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

    By John Seasly | October 11, 2020

    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.

    Elections

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

    By Jason Asenso | October 8, 2020

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

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

    Guía para las elecciones judiciales de Noviembre 2020

    By Injustice Watch Staff | October 6, 2020

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

    Judicial Elections
    Injustice Watch Judicial Election Guide

    November 2020 Judicial Election Guide

    By Injustice Watch Staff | October 6, 2020

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

    Judicial Conduct

    El juez Mauricio Araujo renunció antes de que pudiera ser destituido por acusaciones de acoso sexual

    By John Seasly | October 3, 2020

    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

    By John Seasly | September 29, 2020

    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.

    Elections

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

    By Jason Asenso | September 29, 2020

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

    Judges Michael Toomin and Mauricio Araujo
    Judicial Elections

    Judicial Accountability PAC opposes Toomin, Araujo for retention

    By John Seasly | September 23, 2020

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

    Malcolm Rich
    Judicial Elections

    Ask an expert: Bar association ratings, explained

    By John Seasly | September 22, 2020

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

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