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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 05/10/2026

See you in a few hours… 🍻 airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05...

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 05/10/2026

We're so excited to celebrate with you tonight! Here's what to expect: 🎟️ Free entry and food (while supplies last) 🎶 Tunes by DJ Jesse Sandwich 🎤 A convo with reporters about the judges on your ballot RSVP: buff.ly/JHyjGkq

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 03/10/2026

Find us at Green City Market Lincoln Park today handing out judicial election guides! We’re here until 1 p.m.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 23/09/2026

Our judicial election guide launch party is just under two weeks away. Join us for food, music, and a conversation about the Cook County judges up for retention this fall. RSVP: buff.ly/lFN9EXf

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 21/09/2026

🗣️ Our Cook County judicial election guide for the November retention election will be out later this week! Want to be the first to know when it launches — and where to find it? Sign up for our newsletter. buff.ly/1nQW2OY

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 17/09/2026

Join senior reporter @danhinkel.bsky.social for a conversation about judicial elections at Oak Park Library. The event takes place Thurs., Oct. 1, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP: buff.ly/Z9jEkhD

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 14/09/2026

This week: free workshops on protecting your Cook County home from property tax foreclosure, hosted by Injustice Watch and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity. Oak Park Library (Sept. 15) and Woodson Regional Library (Sept. 17). RSVP: buff.ly/vTaTZDP

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 11/09/2026

🎉 Our next Cook County judicial election guide will be out later this month, ahead of the next judicial retention election. Join us for drinks, music, and a conversation with our reporters about the judges on your ballot this fall. Plus, grab a guide (or five) to take home with you. buff.ly/cXYbz1C

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 04/09/2026

We're looking for a newsroom leader with extensive experience producing, editing, or overseeing large-scale investigative projects. If that sounds like you, apply to be our next editor in chief. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Sept. 15. buff.ly/BNqFGo1

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 02/09/2026

Reporters Carlos Ballesteros (Injustice Watch) and Emeline Posner (Investigative Project on Race and Equity) are bringing their "Taken by Taxes" reporting straight to homeowners. Free workshops next month featuring real answers and practical guidance. RSVP: airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05...

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 02/09/2026

In her latest investigation, @aurabogado.bsky.social found a pattern across Illinois: Sheriffs honoring ICE detainers the law forbids them to honor. Police emailing federal agents the home addresses of people stopped for speeding. (Copublished with @theintercept.com) buff.ly/upBIAKk

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 01/09/2026

Do you have at least five years of newsroom management experience and a track record of producing and editing impactful, community-centered journalism? Apply to lead our editorial team covering the Cook County court system. www.injusticewatch.org/about/editor...

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 31/08/2026

Illinois is overhauling its property tax foreclosure system — but most changes won't take effect until 2030. What should homeowners do now? Find out at free workshops from Injustice Watch and @raceandequityproject.org. buff.ly/jN3B0TU

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 29/08/2026

Behind on property taxes? Already lost your home to foreclosure? Injustice Watch's Carlos Ballesteros and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity's Emeline Posner will break down what's changing and what you need to know at our upcoming free workshops. airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05...

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 28/08/2026

Losing a home over a tax debt as low as $110 shouldn't happen — but it does, disproportionately to Black senior homeowners in Cook County. Join Injustice Watch and @raceandequityproject.org for free workshops Sept. 15 and 17. RSVP: buff.ly/jN3B0TU

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 27/08/2026

We're looking for our next editor in chief to lead our nonprofit newsroom. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Sept. 15. Learn more and apply: www.injusticewatch.org/about/editor...

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 17/08/2026

Last call: Join us tomorrow at Mouse Arts and Letters Club for our next article club. Kelly Garcia will be discussing her investigation into how Cook County prosecutors sought warrants for people who miss traffic court — even though they’ve already been detained or deported by ICE. buff.ly/itURKFR

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 04/08/2026

Our next article club is two weeks away! Join us for an informal conversation about the intersection of traffic court, immigration enforcement, and due process. RSVP here: buff.ly/vGOvw1w

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 27/07/2026

This summer, we’re leading listening sessions with young Chicagoans to learn where they get their news and what they want to better understand about youth incarceration. Here are a few of the answers we’ve heard so far, from young people at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation and Stick Talk.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 23/07/2026

🧢 Through the end of July, if you make a donation of $50 or more, we’ll send you the “check your judges” hat of your choice as a thank you. buff.ly/qlx1NfS

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 22/07/2026

Join us Tuesday, August 18, for a conversation about how Cook County prosecutors are seeking warrants for people who miss traffic court — even though they’ve already been detained or deported by ICE. buff.ly/arMpjga

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 17/07/2026

🧢 Donate $50 or more through the end of July, and we'll send you the "check your judges" hat of your choice as a thank you. All funds raised will support distribution and community engagement efforts for our next judicial election guide. buff.ly/1OmAcuT

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 13/07/2026

🧢 We have new hats! They come in two styles and colorways, and feature the slogan we’re best known for: “check your judges”. Through the end of July, if you donate $50 or more, we'll send you the hat of your choice as a thank you. buff.ly/1OmAcuT

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 02/07/2026

If you’re an attorney, a litigant, or a court watcher, there’s a good chance you know a judge who will be on the ballot this fall. Check out the list of Cook County judges up for retention and submit a tip to inform our next judicial election guide. buff.ly/Ygwa2AT

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 24/06/2026

Thanks for coming to our summer social + fundraiser! We had a blast seeing old friends and meeting new ones over drinks, food, and games. With your help, we met our fundraising goal and will be able to add 50 distribution sites for our fall judicial election guide. We couldn't do this without you.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 22/06/2026

TOMORROW: Join us for a conversation about crime lab oversight. Panelists include: 🔹 Kate Judson, Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences 🔹 Sarah Chu, Cardozo School of Law 🔹 Peter Stout, Houston Forensic Science Center 🔹 Amy Watroba, Illinois Forensic Science Commission buff.ly/5Ceqd22

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 18/06/2026

We're proud to be participating in Chicago Story Fest: a night of live storytelling by local journalists that you can only experience in the room. The event takes place Thurs. Sept. 18 at the Athenaeum Center. Early-bird tickets start at $30. Get yours today. blockclubchi.co/4xuVpK2

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 17/06/2026

TOMORROW: Join us for a drink with the Prison + Neighborhood Arts / Education Project and the Uptown People’s Law Center from 4 to 7 p.m. The event is free. RSVP here: buff.ly/pY76K8U

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 16/06/2026

Join us for a conversation about crime lab oversight. Panelists include: 🔹 Kate Judson, Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences 🔹 Sarah Chu, Cardozo School of Law 🔹 Peter Stout, Houston Forensic Science Center 🔹 Amy Watroba, Illinois Forensic Science Commission buff.ly/UvZLEHr

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 10/06/2026

Over the last few decades, Illinois forensic labs — most of which are run by the Illinois State Police — have been rocked by scandals involving misconduct by analysts and backlogs in case processing. Join us for a conversation about how we got here and what comes next. buff.ly/UvZLEHr

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 10/06/2026

Join Injustice Watch, the Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project, and the Uptown People’s Law Center on June 18 in Logan Square for happy hour! (You’ll receive the exact address after you RSVP.) givebutter.com/pnap0618

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 04/06/2026

How did Texas become the gold standard for forensic science oversight in the U.S.? What can Illinois policymakers learn? Join us on June 23 for a conversation with experts, including Peter Stout of the Houston Forensic Science Center. buff.ly/UvZLEHr

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 29/05/2026

What’s at stake when bad forensic science finds its way into Illinois courtrooms? Join us for a conversation with experts, including Kate Judson, executive director of the Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences. buff.ly/UvZLEHr

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 27/05/2026

One week away: Join us for an article club to discuss senior reporter Dan Hinkel's recent story about certificates of innocence. RSVP: airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05...

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 20/05/2026

Junk science in the courtroom is a bigger problem than you may realize. In Illinois, flawed scientific practices at accredited crime labs have contributed to wrongful convictions. Join us for a conversation about how we got here and what comes next featuring a panel of experts. buff.ly/UvZLEHr

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 15/05/2026

This week, senior reporter Maya Dukmasova participated in a panel at the Home Illinois Summit focused on media approaches to covering homelessness and housing — and how reporters can build trust with vulnerable people who take a risk to share their personal stories. (Photo by Jonathan Castillo)

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 13/05/2026

We’re hosting an article club at Walls Turned Sideways to discuss senior reporter Dan Hinkel’s story about certificates of innocence. Join us to go behind the scenes of Dan’s reporting and learn how Cook County's state’s attorney is changing her office’s approach to innocence claims. buff.ly/LOrZp9N

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 12/05/2026

Tune in to WTTW today at 5:30 p.m. CT to catch senior reporter Dan Hinkel on "Chicago Tonight" discussing his recent reporting on how Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke is changing her office's approach to certificates of innocence. buff.ly/jd9qdbL

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 07/05/2026

Rosondunnii Marshall, founder of the Darkroom Chicago, recently started leading film photography workshops at the Cook County Jail. We caught up with her to learn more about her work. Subscribe to our free newsletter to receive the full conversation in your inbox tomorrow. buff.ly/onSIoFY

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 06/05/2026

Tyrece Williams is seeking a certificate of innocence in part to give his four children an official acknowledgement that what happened to their family was wrong. He watched his children grow up largely through photographs his family mailed to him in prison. (w/ @boltsmag.org) buff.ly/GAxhSl8

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 05/05/2026

Join us Wednesday, June 3, at Walls Turned Sideways for an informal conversation about certificates of innocence: what they are, why they matter, and how Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke is trying to make them harder to get. airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05...

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 04/05/2026

One thing we learned from reporting on Illinois’ property tax foreclosure system with the @raceandequityproject.org: Some homeowners — especially older adults — may not realize they’re behind on their property taxes until it’s too late.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 04/05/2026

Robert Hill spent a decade in prison before being freed in 2017. A judge denied his certificate of innocence petition, so he couldn’t get his conviction expunged. He’s afraid of getting pulled over by police who might see the case on his record. (w/ @boltsmag.org) buff.ly/GAxhSl8

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 03/05/2026

Know someone who’d be a good fit? We’re looking for someone with fundraising experience and a passion for accountability journalism to be our next executive director. www.injusticewatch.org/about/jobs/e...

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 01/05/2026

We’re looking for a visionary leader to serve as our next executive director. Bring your fundraising, strategy, and nonprofit leadership experience to our mission-driven newsroom. buff.ly/f7LKHU0

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 01/05/2026

When fighting against certificates of innocence in court, prosecutors in Eileen O’Neill Burke’s office have repeatedly defended the work of former Chicago police detectives notorious for building wrongful convictions, including Reynaldo Guevara. (w/ @boltsmag.org) buff.ly/GAxhSl8

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 01/05/2026

Tune in to WGN-TV today at 4:30 p.m. CT to hear senior reporter @danhinkel.bsky.social discuss his latest investigation, "Cook County prosecutor fights to block exonerated people from clearing their names." wgntv.com

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 28/04/2026

Do you believe in journalism that centers people impacted by the court system? We’re looking for an executive director to lead our next chapter at Injustice Watch. buff.ly/f7LKHU0

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 27/04/2026

📣 We’re searching for our next executive director. Help us grow our impact and champion independent journalism about the Cook County court system. Salary $150k-$175k. buff.ly/f7LKHU0

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