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    Elections

    Police and Prosecutors

    Kim Foxx claims victory in Cook County State’s Attorney race, defeating Pat O’Brien

    By Kelly Bauer (Block Club Chicago), Jake Wittich (Block Club Chicago) and Jamie Nesbitt Golden (Block Club Chicago) | November 4, 2020

    Foxx has been an advocate of criminal justice reform and has said she wants to create a Chicago that is more equal.

    Judicial Elections

    All Cook County judges up for re-election — including Toomin — likely to keep their seats

    By Injustice Watch Staff | November 4, 2020

    Judge Michael Toomin, who was the target of opposition by juvenile justice advocates, appeared to narrowly hang on to his seat. Three other judges were also expected to win by slim margins, according to unofficial results as of Wednesday morning.

    Elections

    Black Chicago youth are disenchanted by 2020 election options, but hope for a progressive future

    By Matt Harvey (The TRiiBE) | October 28, 2020

    Their idea of progress isn’t attained by settling for incremental reforms.

    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.

    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.

    Elections

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

    By Vee L. Harrison (The TRiiBE) | September 22, 2020

    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.

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