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