Posted inJudicial Elections
What are Cook County judicial retention elections?
Why we vote to retain judges and your other questions answered.
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Posted inProsecutors
What is a special prosecutor and how are they appointed?
Special prosecutors are called in when the local state’s attorney has a conflict of some kind. Here’s how the process works.
Posted inHousing
Know your building. Know your landlord.
Learn how to research building code violations and property ownership in Chicago using public records.
Posted inImmigration
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.
Posted inJuvenile Courts
Your child was arrested in Chicago. What happens next?
We spoke with legal experts to understand what happens when a child is arrested and what protections are in place for children in the juvenile justice system.
Posted in2022 Retention, Judges, Judicial Elections, Projects
We answer your last-minute questions about voting for judges
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.
Posted inHousing
Cómo funciona el desalojo en el condado de Cook
¿Enfrenta un desalojo? Esto es lo que necesitas saber sobre cómo navegar los procedimientos.
Posted inHousing
How eviction works in Cook County
Here’s what tenants need to know about navigating eviction proceedings.
Posted inJudicial 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.
Posted inJudicial Elections
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.