Posted inJudicial Elections
Ask an expert: Bar association ratings, explained
Judicial bar ratings are complex and important. We asked an expert to explain them.
Explainers
Posted in2020 Retention
What’s a judicial retention election, anyway?
Injustice Watch answers your questions about the upcoming judicial retention races in Cook County.
Posted in2020 Primary
Why judicial elections matter, and other common questions about the March primary
As Injustice Watch launches our 2020 Judicial Election Voting Guide, we’re answering some common questions about how judicial elections work.
Posted in2020 Primary
Five things to know about this year’s bar association ratings
A third of the judicial candidates got at least one negative rating, but whether that matters will be up to the voters.
Posted inJudicial Elections
How to become a Cook County judge: One key step, woo Dem party
After a grueling process, and a willingness to commit $40,000 to the Cook County Democratic Party, a series of judicial hopefuls learned Friday if they passed muster. The hopes and dreams of judicial hopefuls often rests on winning the party’s support.
Posted inJudicial Elections
Becoming a Circuit Judge in Cook County
Becoming a circuit judge in Cook County is a complex process. Here’s an explanation of how it works.
Posted inBad Judgment
What Happens to Complaints Against Judges?
The Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board gets close to 450 complaints each year, on average, but the vast majority are dismissed before any investigation into the complaint occurs.
