Articles filed under Judicial

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  Lake County prosecutor placed on leave amid allegationsNov 1, 2012 12:00 AM
  A Lake County judicial candidate has been placed on unpaid leave from her job as a supervisor with the Lake County state's attorney's office amid allegations she stole campaign signs from a Republican group opposing her, officials said Thursday. Patricia Fix, a Democrat and the state's attorney's felony trial division chief, said she will "vigorously" defend herself against what she called "baseless allegations."
  

   

• Dalton brings honor to the bench Oct 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  An Elgin letter to the editor: I want to know that the person elected to be judge is trustworthy and will follow the law. I've known John Dalton for many years now and have always found him to be fair and treat others with the respect they deserve. Already a trustee at Elgin Community College, becoming a judge is his opportunity to give back even more to a community that he feels has given a tremendous amount to him.
  

   

• Lake County bar rates judicial candidates Oct 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association release findings on candidates running to fill judicial vacancies and for retention in Lake County.
  

   

• Judge ratings make daunting task easier for voters Oct 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  Numerous bar associations screen candidates for judge or judges who are running for retention, making it easier for voters in Cook County to navigate what can be a long and daunting list on the Nov. 6 ballot. Here are some of the judicial ratings.
  

   

• Judge Walters has instinct, humanity Oct 10, 2012 12:00 AM
  An Elgin letter to the editor: I have know Judge John Walters for more than 10 years and in that time uncovered more and more of his character, mainly through discussions of justice and compassion in a troubled world. His understanding of the complexities that underscore each case brought before him. His willingness to dit into that, aid him in reaching the best solution for the person accused, as well as their family and the community.
  

   

• Endorsement: Theis over Riley for Illinois Supreme Court justiceOct 8, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald endorses Mary Jane Theis for Illinois Supreme Court justice over Judge James G. Riley. If elected, she would continue in the seat she has held since her appointment two years ago to fill the unexpired term of Thomas Fitzgerald.
  

   

• Suburban bar associations release judicial recommendations Oct 8, 2012 12:00 AM
  Several suburban bar associations release their recommendations for candidates running in Cook County for judicial election and retention.
  

   
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  Jesse Reyes: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Jesse Reyes, running for Appellate Court 1st District (O'Brien)
  

   

• James Riley: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for James Riley, running for Supreme Court 1st District (Fitzgerald)
  

   
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  Maureen Connors: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Maureen Connors, running for Appellate Court 1st District (Theis)
  

   
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  Mathias Delort: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Mathias Delort, running for Appellate Court 1st District (Cahill)
  

   
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  Martin Kelley: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Martin Kelley, running for Cook Circuit, 13th Subcircuit (Seat A)
  

   

• Scott Neville: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Scott Neville, running for Appellate Court 1st District (Gallagher)
  

   
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  Mary Jane Theis: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Mary Jane Theis, running for Supreme Court 1st District (Fitzgerald)
  

   

• Terrence Lavin: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Terrence Lavin, running for Appellate Court 1st District (Tully)
  

   
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  Nathaniel Howse: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Nathaniel Howse, running for Appellate Court 1st District (Coleman)
  

   
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  Joe Birkett: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Joe Birkett, running for Appellate Court 2nd District (O'Malley)
  

   

• Bar associations rate candidates for judge Mar 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  The judicial contests Cook County voters will decide March 20 include races for the First District Illinois Supreme Court, for six vacancies in the First District appellate court, and more than a dozen circuit court vacancies including three suburban subcircuits. Here's how several bar associations rate the candidates.
  

   
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  Hurlbuts, Stultzes mum on settlement agreementMar 14, 2012 12:00 AM
  A civil lawsuit filed against Cathy and John Hurlbut that claimed the Hurlbuts' son committed an alleged assault in late 2009 was settled and dismissed Tuesday, a day before both sides were due in court for a routine hearing.
  

   

• How we should pick who sits in judgmentMar 12, 2012 12:00 AM
  List and lists of names. People who could sit in judgment and sentence people to lifetimes in prison. And yet, a Daily Herald editorial says, we somewhat blindly pick this name or that. Maybe with the help of some bar ratings. There has to be a better way.