Article posted: 12/7/2011 5:30 AM

DuPage judges spend tax dollars on pricey robes

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DuPage County Circuit Court Chief Judge Jack Elsner

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Taxpayers foot the bill for robes averaging $356 each for DuPage County judges. Meanwhile, jurists in other counties either use fees from performing marriages to buy far cheaper robes or have to pay for their own robes. “I don't think it's extraordinary given the length of the use of the robe,” DuPage's chief judge says.

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