Last month, we published an investigation into abuses at a state-funded center for foster children. We found thousands of reports of violence and years of failed oversight. This morning, state lawmakers reacted: www.injusticewatch.org/juvenile-cou...
Leading Illinois Republican lawmakers on Friday asked the state Auditor General to probe state oversight failures at a now-shuttered South Side youth
Illinois law requires judges to live in the jurisdiction they serve. But when @kellygarcia.bsky.socialwww.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...
Two of the 77 Cook County judges running for retention in November claim homestead exemptions on Will County houses they have owned for years, Injustice
If you live in the Chicagoland area, especially Cook County, the @injusticewatch.org judicial election guide is an excellent resource that distills down all the different races and highlights important background and news items on the candidates.
My colleagues, David Jackson and @kellygarcia.bsky.social@injusticewatch.orgwww.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...
Couldn't make it to Chi Hack Night this week? Watch the recording of senior reporters Maya Dukmasova and Alejandra Cancino discussing their recent investigation, "The Tenant Trap." www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTpN...
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Our election guide for Cook County judges will be out Oct. 8! It has deeply researched profiles of the judges, including info about their experience, conduct & controversies. Keep an eye out! If you sign up for our newsletter, we'll let you know as soon as it's up: www.injusticewatch.org/subscribe/
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The law says Illinois judges must live in the jurisdictions they serve. But we found two Cook County judges running for retention in November who may have a primary residence outside the county. www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...
Two of the 77 Cook County judges running for retention in November claim homestead exemptions on Will County houses they have owned for years, Injustice
What goes into creating our judicial election guide? 🔶 MONTHS of research by our investigative reporters 🔶 Observing judges in court 🔶 Conversations with attorneys and litigants who’ve had cases in front of judges up for reelection The guide launches Oct. 8!
Here’s what’s in our nonpartisan judicial election guide: 🔹 Profiles of each of the 77 Cook County judges running for reelection 🔹 Survey responses from judges about how they approach their work 🔹 Info on experience, conduct, and controversies The guide launches Oct. 8!