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As part of our public-service mission, Injustice Watch works to fill information gaps about the Cook County court system and to provide our community with the perspectives, information, and resources needed to hold power to account.
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Judicial elections
Elected judges are rarely voted out of office. Here’s why.
Injustice Watch and WBEZ’s Curious City podcast teamed up to explain why it’s so rare for a Cook County judge to be voted out of office.
Everything you need to know about Cook County judicial elections
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.
Ask an expert: Bar association ratings, explained
Judicial bar ratings are complex and important. We asked an expert to explain them.
Housing
Know your building. Know your landlord.
Learn how to research building code violations and property ownership in Chicago using public records.
Answers to Chicago renters’ common questions
A Chicago housing expert shares insights about what to do when your landlord enters your apartment without permission, how to handle retaliation, and more.
How eviction works in Cook County
Here’s what tenants need to know about navigating eviction proceedings.
Immigration
Chicago immigration court: A guide to removal hearings
Are attorneys free? What happens if you miss a court hearing? We spoke with legal experts to answer common questions.
Ask a lawyer: 5 tips for noncitizens in criminal court
We asked Hena Mansori, the head of the Cook County Public Defender’s Office’s new immigration unit, to offer advice for noncitizens who come into contact with the justice system.