WTTW's 2020 Voter Guide is your comprehensive library of resources for the General Election on November 3. To inform voters and to help the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board make endorsements, the board posed a series of questions to the candidates running for Illinois Secretary of State. In the highly-contested race for Cook County State's Attorney, the Chicago Tribune editorial board endorsed candidate Kim Foxx Friday. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) The last time a Republican held the office of Illinois attorney general, Mayor Richard M. Daley was firmly ensconced in his reign, the musical "Chicago" had become a. Recent reports have surfaced that. We are reminded of how Harry Truman made a name for himself as a senator in . Leonard has garnered an impressive list of endorsements so far, including from the Teacher's Association of Baltimore County, Our Revolution, The Working Families Party, Progressive . SPRINGFIELD Former Gov. Elections was held for Clerk of the Circuit Court, State's Attorney, Cook County Board Of Review district 1, three seats on the Water Reclamation District Board, and judgeships on the Circuit Court of Cook County.. Primary elections, held using the open primary system, took take place on March 17, 2020. At Chicago State University's Convocation Center at 10:30 a.m. for the Chicago Public Schools Safe Passage workers end-of-year rally. Editorial board's endorsements for June 28 primary election. Chicago Tribune Jun 08, 2022 at 5:00 am . By CST Editorial Board. Browse this platform for a snapshot of each ward's candidates and demographics, and explainers for the key races including the U.S. Senate; Congressional districts 1 through 11, 14, and 16; Cook County Circuit Court Clerk; and Cook County State's Attorney. O'Brien, a former prosecutor, defense attorney and judge, is ready to strike the right balance. A good-sized dollop of intrigue has crept into the race for governor, as a billionaire funder finally steps in and as the candidate he favors takes on the biggest newspaper in town. Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger will have a Republican opponent to campaign against if he can beat Robbie Leonard in the primary. 2020 Election Endorsements For clean water, dry basements and a better environment, we urge a vote for these three MWRD candidates The Sun-Time endorses M. Cameron 'Cam' Davis, Kimberly Neely DuBuclet and Eira L. Corral Seplveda for the board of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District By CST Editorial Board Oct 5, 2020, 3:22pm PDT Politics Tio Hardiman, democratic candidate for Illinois Governor, and his running mate, attorney Brunell Donald, speak at a press conference outside of the . Lightfoot has also blamed the increase in . See how other . Republican Dan Brady, left, and Democrat Alexi Giannoulias are endorsed by the Tribune for Illinois secretary of state. But in his insistence on embracing the nation that we are today all colors, religions, genders and identities he is an American for 2020. Paul Schimpf, Republican candidate for governor, answers questions following a candidates forum at WMAQ-Ch. Lightfoot's comments are noteworthy because the criminal justice system operates under the presumption of innocence for suspects, and Chicago has a long history of police misconduct that has led . Photo by Hannah Gaskill. To inform voters and to help the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board make endorsements, the board posed a series of questions to the candidates running for Cook County assessor. The. See their . The Chicago Defender takes great pride in delivering news stories that affect our communities and neighborhoods. Jun 03, 2022 at 5:00 am. To inform voters and to help the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board make endorsements, the board posed a series of questions to the candidates running for Illinois Secretary of State. Democrat Kwame Raoul won the election with 55 percent of the vote, while Republican Erika Harold took 43 . . . The 51-year-old Deerfield attorney lost to Lisa Madigan in the 2010 general election for state attorney general by a wide 65% to 32% margin. Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times There can be no going back. No other details will be made public until the investigation is complete, the statement said. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune) At our endorsement . . On the Republican side of the ticket, we endorse state Rep. Dan Brady (Bloomington), who we think has more relevant experience than John Milhiser, a former U.S. attorney (for central Illinois) and. Pat Quinn and Tio Hardiman are on the ballot in the race for governor. Mayor Lori Lightfoot escalated her feud with the Cook County criminal courts system on Monday when she said judges shouldn't allow people charged with violent crimes out on bail because they are "guilty" if they have been charged. Embattled Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez defended her tenure during a Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorsement session Thursday. John Milhiser. The William Hale Thompson 1927 mayoral campaign was the successful campaign of Republican William Hale Thompson for a third nonconsecutive term as mayor of Chicago in the 1927 Chicago mayoral election.The campaign saw him defeat incumbent Democrat William Emmett Dever, as well as a third-party effort by John Dill Robertson.. [What's an endorsement, and why does the Tribune Editorial Board do them?] Bill Daley barely tried to compete for the endorsement. Oct 5 . The 2018 Illinois Attorney General election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the Attorney General of Illinois.Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who had served since 2003, did not seek re-election to a fifth term. This is from the Peter Roskam Campaign: Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald agree - Peter Roskam best represents Sixth District WHEATON, IL This weekend, Editorial Boards from both the Daily Herald and the Chicago Tribune announced their endorsements of Peter Roskam for the Sixth Congressional District Continue reading Click here to read the full endorsement. An autopsy and X-rays have been conducted, but the cause and manner of death remain pending per further investigation, including toxicology reports, the coroner's office said in a statement. On March 17, Chicago residents will vote in the primary election to choose their top law enforcement official, the Cook County state's attorney. This exercise of political influence in a uniquely Chicago style was chronicled in the Tribune cartoon "Clout Street" in the early 1980s. We wrote: "You'd be hard pressed to find a more experienced and well-regarded jurist for the job. The Tribune op ed could have been scripted by States' Attorney Anita Alvarez, who vehemently defended her political prosecution of the NATO 3. To inform voters and to help the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board make endorsements, the board posed a series of questions to the candidates running for Illinois Secretary of State. In the 1994 trial of Cruz, Birkett was the lead prosecutor in the case, as the Chicago Tribune discusses in its Septermber 17, 1994 edition: "Joseph Birkett, chief of the Criminal Division of the DuPage County state's attorney's office, has a reputation among colleagues for attacking prosecutions the same way defensive ends attack quarterbacks. His rsum includes work. John Milhiser. Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger will have a Republican opponent to campaign against if he can beat Robbie Leonard in the primary. Jim Edgar formally endorsed state Sen. Kirk Dillard for the Republican nomination for governor today, urging him to make deep cuts to help balance the state's budget while keeping an open mind on raising taxes. Chicago Tribune Jun 08, 2022 at 5:00 am So popular a senator is Illinois' Tammy Duckworth that she made Joe Biden's shortlist as a potential running mate. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Just one day before early voting begins, two of the candidates running for Cook County State's Attorney got big endorsements on Sunday. Pritzker donated $2,500 to Valencia's 2017 campaign for city clerk, state records show. There was a time in Cook County, not long ago, when innocent people were wrongly convicted of serious crimes based on the most questionable evidence. The man armed with a hatchet who was shot and killed Friday by a Naperville police officer has been identified as a 28-year-old Naperville resident by the DuPage County Coroner's Office. [ [Editorial] Tribune endorses Alexi Giannoulias and Dan Brady . Edward C. Samaan was pronounced dead at an area hospital Friday. One of Alvarez's challengers, Kim Foxx, has union support, the Chicago Tribune's endorsement, . Republican candidates. 5 studio on May 24, 2022, in Chicago. All of which helps explain how Alvarez, despite all that has happened, remains the frontrunner. Kim says that's a top priority. In 2020, we must make our . [ [Editorial] Tribune endorses Alexi Giannoulias and Dan Brady . Of those 22 down-ballot endorsements, eight are either family members of Chicago police officers, " friendly" assistant state's attorneys, or lawyers who have done work for the police union . David Moore. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune) Loading your audio article As the race for Cook County state's attorney tightens and incumbent Kim Foxx skips out on debates with her opponent instead ramping. city experienced major spikes in violent crime and the mayor has responded by criticizing the chief judge and sometimes State's Attorney Kim Foxx for being too lenient with crime. "[Alvarez] sat on the murder of Laquan McDonald for over a year," said 26-year-old Tess Raser, a member of Assata . Paul Schimpf, Republican candidate for governor, answers questions following a candidates forum at WMAQ-Ch. Kim Foxx February 4, 2016 10:05 pm Clout Street, the blog, offers an inside look at the politics practiced from Chicago's City Hall to the Statehouse in Springfield, through the eyes of the Tribune's political and government reporters. Anna Valencia's Democratic campaign for Illinois secretary of state is launching its first television ad on Wednesday pushing the city clerk's support for abortion rights and hitting her . To inform voters and to help the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board make endorsements, the board posed a series of questions to the candidates running for governor. Evaluation ratings, which are the result of an in-depth review of candidates, represent the opinion of the ISBA. Former Illinois Gov. In his campaign, Thompson promised to end the enforcement of . GABEL | Activist anti-artificial insemination absurdity . Foxx, a Chicago native, served as an assistant Cook County. The Sun-Time endorses M. Cameron 'Cam' Davis, Kimberly Neely DuBuclet and Eira L. Corral Seplveda for the board of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. city experienced major spikes in violent crime and the mayor has responded by criticizing the chief judge and sometimes State's Attorney Kim Foxx for being too lenient with crime. Running for: Illinois Secretary of State. Bill Brady Lisa Madigan Jesse White Judy Baar Topinka Dan Rutherford GOVERNOR ATTORNEY GENERAL SECRETARY OF STATE COMPTROLLER TREASURER TAKE THIS WITH YOU TO VOTE (Yes, that is legal.) A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois. Republicans Kirk Dillard, Bruce Rauner, Dan Rutherford, Bill Brady and Democrats Gov. See their . Current occupation: Chicago 17th Ward Alderman. Endorsements: Northside Democracy for America. Al, also an attorney and a former state representative who ran for U.S. Senate in 1996 and for Illinois secretary of state in 1998. . Dozens of respected activists and groups came . Candidate name: Alexi Giannoulias Running for: Illinois Secretary of State Residence: Not . Kim Foxx is bringing about a sea change in the office of Cook County state's attorney. In 2016, the Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times endorsed him against Brown . The Chicago Sun-Times endorses Ken Thomas in the Democratic primary for the State Senate 13th district. This channel is paid for in part by Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC, 601 N. Bruns Lane, Springfield, IL 62613. 5 studio on May 24, 2022, in Chicago. GABEL | Activist anti-artificial insemination absurdity . (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune) At our endorsement . (Chicago Tribune) For most judicial offices, ISBA will provide either an evaluation or a poll rating. Previous political experience (elective and appointed positions): Elected alderman of Chicago's 17th Ward in 2015 and re-elected in 2019, as well as elected Democratic committeeperson in 2016 and 2020 . Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Anne Colt Leitess (D) endorsed former Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler (D) in the 2022 gubernatorial race Thursday morning. Democrat Kwame Raoul won the election with 55 percent of the vote, while Republican Erika Harold took 43 percent of the vote. Jeremy Gorner Chicago Tribune Feb 23, 2022 . Chicago Tribune, "Cook County state's attorney candidates combined have raised more than $16M, more than doubling 2016s haul," March 7, 2020; The Chicago Tribune, "Bill Conway's billionaire father is bankrolling his state's attorney bid. . Sidney Moore (Questionnaire not completed by campaign) Anna Valencia. Cook County State's Attorney Edward C. Samaan was pronounced dead at an area hospital Friday. Mayor Lightfoot and the presumption of innocence - Chicago Tribune June 7, 2022 US Good morning, Chicago. (ENDORSEMENT: Chicago Tribune) State's Attorney of the Year - 2008 & 1996 Illinois State Crime Commission "Our veterans deserve access to healthcare in a way that respects their dignity and demonstrates our deep gratitude for their loyalty and courage." On Sept. 16, 2008, Jim . Jun 1, 2022 1:24 PM - The Daily Herald endorses Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Dan Brady in the March 17 primary race for secretary of state. Biden was born in 1942. His fortune came from a firm that invested in weapons manufacturers and nursing homes . Candidates Michael Cortina, a Crystal Lake attorney, Lake County Circuit Court Judge Chris Kennedy and Erin Cartwright Weinstein, the clerk of the Lake County Court, all believe the person who . Robert Milan, Devine's first assistant state's attorney, has increased his public profile by speaking for the office on a few recent attention-grabbing cases. Sharon Fairley Gets Attorney General Endorsements From Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune By Mary Ann Ahern Published March 5, 2018 Updated on March 19, 2018 at 4:43 pm Foxx . To inform voters and to help the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board make endorsements, the board posed a series of questions to the candidates running for Illinois Secretary of State. See how other the other candidate answered here. But the Chicago Tribune's Rick Pearson wrote that while Quinn's endorsement by county . Collar counties our own online ballot, read the . Kim says that's a top priority. The state's attorney represents the government in criminal and civil prosecutions; in Cook County, the official oversees more than 700 attorneys in the second-largest prosecutorial office in the . UPDATED at 6:05 p.m. by Ray Long and Rick Pearson - Edgar says taxes should only come after budget cuts. His rsum includes work helping governments in Iraq and other countries promote anti-corruption initiatives. a former U.S. attorney in the Central District of . Pat Quinn's endorsed . The Cook County, Illinois general election was held on November 3, 2020. See how . It took State's Attorney Anita Alvarez over a year to charge a Chicago cop with first degree . Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who had served since 2003, did not seek re-election to a fifth term. Republican candidates. We urge voters in the 1st District, which includes Cook County, to support Justice P. Scott Neville Jr., who was appointed to the state's high court in 2018 to replace the first and only African . Candidate name: David Moore. "At a time when families across Anne Arundel County and throughout Maryland remain concerned about crime and violence, I believe it is important . See their answers below. Show 1-7 of 7 U.S. Congress The 51-year-old Deerfield attorney lost to Lisa Madigan in the 2010 general election for state attorney general by a wide 65% to 32% margin. David Moore. The controversy surrounding the shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald has been a defining factor throughout the race for state's attorney.. Dan Brady. Candidates for Illinois governor in 2014. In the case of Supreme and Appellate court candidates outside of Cook County, ISBA provides both evaluation and poll ratings. The 51-year-old Deerfield attorney lost to Lisa Madigan in the 2010 general election for state attorney general by a wide 65% to 32% margin. the governor's endorsement of opponent an . The Chicago native, who was raised in the Cabrini-Green housing projects, received high-profile endorsements from the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and a host of elected officials, including . Lightfoot has also blamed the increase in . U.S. Cook County State These are the Chicago Tribune's endorsements for contested races in the Nov. 2 election. Kim says that's a top priority. Protesters took to the streets chanting "16 shots" and demanding changes to the system that had whitewashed the grisly incident. He has worked to defend the rights of tenants who are evicted, working pro bono for the . The lack of an endorsement by the Illinois AFL-CIO signals good news for Giannoulias' two major opponents in the Democratic primary on June 28, especially his main rival, Chicago City Clerk Anna . His rsum includes work helping governments in Iraq and other countries promote anti-corruption initiatives. The 2018 Illinois Attorney General election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the Attorney General of Illinois. The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimates this simple reform will save taxpayers $4.2 billion over five years. In a February 2 Chicago Tribune poll, 34 percent of likely voters said they would back her. Editorial board's endorsements for June 28 primary election. John C. Milhiser, then U.S. Attorney for Central Illinois, speaks to the media, Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Peoria, Ill.. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. See how other the . Dan Brady. Chicago Defender 2020 Election - Endorsement List. running for state's attorney in Cook County . He previously ran a reformer campaign to unseat Dorothy Brown in 2016. Residence: Chicago. Sidney Moore (Questionnaire not completed by campaign) Anna Valencia. Leonard has garnered an impressive list of endorsements so far, including from the Teacher's Association of Baltimore County, Our Revolution, The Working Families Party, Progressive . At a Thursday debate sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association, however, Milan, 46, found himself on the defensive on the issues of Chicago police torture and police shootings. The Chicago Sun-Times endorses Joe Biden for President of the United States. An autopsy and X-rays have been conducted, but the cause and manner of