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Maya Dukmasova @mdoukmas.bsky.social · 5h

We're out here delivering the @injusticewatch.org guide around Cook County all week! Map of all the locations coming soon! #CheckYourJudges

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Maya Dukmasova @mdoukmas.bsky.social · 7h

Every profile in @injusticewatch.org #CheckYourJudges guide is worth reading but @danhinkel.bsky.social's companion story on the criminal court judge with the most reversals this year is especially compelling! Why are lawyers getting beaten up in her courtroom? www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...

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This judge up for retention faced a flood of reversals

The Illinois Appellate Court has repeatedly overturned and criticized decisions by Judge Ursula Walowski. Two defendants have also been charged with attacking assistant public defenders in her courtro...

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Dan Hinkel @danhinkel.bsky.social · 7h

Much to see in the @injusticewatch.org newsletter, including my story on a judge seeking to keep her post after many reversals. Plus, my select recommendations for spooky movies at theaters in Oct. I will not undersell how freaky "Spoorloos/The Vanishing" is. www.injusticewatch.org/subscribe/

With Halloween approaching, I did some reporting (OK, browsed some websites) to select a few great horror films showing locally this month. Get a case of the creeps from psychological thriller “The Vanishing” at Gene Siskel Film Center Oct. 14. See John Carpenter gems such as this, this, this, and this. Visit Davis Theater for the transcendent Japanese horror-comedy oddity “House” Oct. 29. And bring your kids to Logan Theatre Oct. 25 for a free double feature of “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” and “Casper Saves Halloween.” Many more classics are playing; I’d encourage you to look around and figure out how you want to scare yourself. —Dan Hinkel, senior reporter

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 7h

During her most recent term, Cook County Circuit Judge Ursula Walowski's judgments, rulings, or sentences have been overturned by the Illinois Appellate Court at least 25 times. That’s substantially more than any other judge up for retention this fall. buff.ly/glenLof

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This judge up for retention faced a flood of reversals

The Illinois Appellate Court has repeatedly overturned and criticized decisions by Judge Ursula Walowski. Two defendants have also been charged with attacking assistant public defenders in her…

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Spotlight Elevate Engage @spotlightee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We talked to @mdoukmas.bsky.social of @injusticewatch.org about why it’s so important to research and vote for judges. The Injustice Watch judicial election guide is now out. #CookCounty voters: time to do your homework. youtube.com/watch?v=p2Yu...

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Voting for Judges Made Easy

YouTube video by Spotlight Elevate Engage

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Maya Dukmasova @mdoukmas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Early voting starts in Chicago TODAY and @injusticewatch.org is here to help you make she's of that long judicial portion of the ballot! Wondering what a "retention" election is anyway? Read @kellygarcia.bsky.social's explainer! www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...

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What are Cook County judicial retention elections?

Why we vote to retain judges and your other questions answered.

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Dan Hinkel @danhinkel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My work. Judge Walowski is seeking retention following a wave of reversals by the appellate court. In one case, the court reversed a conviction because Walowski forced a defense attorney to proceed to trial as he recovered from a bout with food poisoning bad enough to call for hospitalization.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 01/10/2026

Early voting for Chicago residents begins today at the downtown supersite and 69 W. Washington. Don’t forget to check your judges before you vote. buff.ly/jpBxfAa

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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 01/10/2026

The Illinois Appellate Court has repeatedly overturned and criticized decisions by Cook County Circuit Judge Ursula Walowski. Two defendants have also been charged with attacking assistant public defenders in her courtroom since 2025. buff.ly/glenLof

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This judge up for retention faced a flood of reversals

The Illinois Appellate Court has repeatedly overturned and criticized decisions by Judge Ursula Walowski. Two defendants have also been charged with attacking assistant public defenders in her…

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Maya Dukmasova @mdoukmas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The @injusticewatch.org judicial election guide is now updated with the judges' bar association ratings!! Just in time for early voting, which starts TOMORROW in Chicago! #CheckYourJudges! 2026retention.injusticewatch.org

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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 30/09/2026

Have you been in a Cook County courtroom as a litigant, attorney, or juror? Your judge may be up for retention this fall. buff.ly/jpBxfAa

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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

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Dan Hinkel @danhinkel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A little inclement weather does not stop us from delivering the @injusticewatch.org guide to the Cook County judicial elections. Find hard copies all over the place, or here online. www.injusticewatch.org

Me, the West Belmont Branch of the Chicago Public Library

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Dan Hinkel @danhinkel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Drivers are criss-crossing Cook County dropping off bundles of these at book stores, coffee shops, courthouses, etc. What's inside our judicial election guide is useful and interesting, but you might want a hard copy because they just look great, courtesy of @veromartinezart.bsky.social.

Print copy of the Injustice Watch judicial election guide

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 29/09/2026

Why do we have retention elections for judges, anyway? 🤔 We’ve got answers to your commonly asked questions about judicial elections in Cook County. buff.ly/X6haOZK

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What are Cook County judicial retention elections?

Why we vote to retain judges and your other questions answered.

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Shani 🫧 (Bluesky hates Palestinians) @mom4medicare4all.blacksky.app · 29/09/2026

It’s so satisfying to know how to vote for judges instead os skipping or voting without information. This guide has been a game changer.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 29/09/2026

Retention races are one of the few ways voters can directly hold judges accountable. Ahead of every election, our reporters do the research so you can vote with confidence. buff.ly/jpBxfAa

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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

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Maya Dukmasova @mdoukmas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Folks come out for our guide launch party next Monday! These are always so fun and a great way to meet other civically minded people and get to know how our team does the work for the #CheckYourJudges guide. Plus the Clipper is a great venue to chill at and enjoy some music and drinks!

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Dan Hinkel @danhinkel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This is coming up Thursday. Please come out to the Oak Park Public Library, and bring questions about Cook County judicial elections and our guide to all those judges on your ballot. Looking forward to it.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 28/09/2026

Did you know Cook County judges need at least 60% “Yes” votes to stay on the bench? Before you cast your votes, check out our profiles of the 61 county judges on your ballot. buff.ly/jpBxfAa

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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 26/09/2026

Unlike other elected officials, Cook County judges seeking retention do not run against opposing candidates. In a retention election, voters have the option to vote “Yes” to keep judges on the bench or “No” to remove them. buff.ly/X6haOZK

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What are Cook County judicial retention elections?

Why we vote to retain judges and your other questions answered.

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Maya Dukmasova @mdoukmas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

IT'S HERE! The @injusticewatch.org #CheckYourJudges guide is back to help you feel informed when you hit that looong judicial retention portion of the ballot! 61 Cook County judges asking for another term on the bench. You can find everything we dug up on them here! 2026retention.injusticewatch.org

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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 26/09/2026

Our judicial election guide has information about professional history and notable cases for every single Cook County judge on your ballot this fall. No endorsements, just the facts you need to make an informed decision. buff.ly/jpBxfAa

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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 25/09/2026

Judges have a hand in all kinds of decisions — including the length of someone’s sentence and whether or not someone gets evicted from their home. Before you vote, find out who's making those decisions in Cook County. buff.ly/jpBxfAa

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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

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Dan Hinkel @danhinkel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Reminder to Check Your Judges with our nonpartisan guide to the Cook County judicial election, out now!

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Jonah Newman @jonahshai.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🚨 @injusticewatch.org's judicial election guide is live! If you live in Cook County, make sure you use the guide to #CheckYourJudges before voting. 🧑‍⚖️ Our reporters worked for months to research each judge on your ballot so you can make an informed decision. injusticewatch.org/checkyourjudges

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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 24/09/2026

Every two years, Cook County voters are faced with a hefty list of judges on their ballot to either keep for another term or remove from the bench in what’s known as a judicial retention election. buff.ly/X6haOZK

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What are Cook County judicial retention elections?

Why we vote to retain judges and your other questions answered.

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Derek Eder @derekeder.com · 24/09/2026

The @injusticewatch.org Cook County Judicial Guide is out for the Nov elections! My company @datamade.us built the website! 2026retention.injusticewatch.org

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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

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Dan Hinkel @danhinkel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The time has come once again to Check Your Judges.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 24/09/2026

📢 The Injustice Watch judicial election guide is here! We spent months researching all 61 Cook County judges on your ballot this fall so you can make an informed decision about who should remain a judge. buff.ly/jpBxfAa

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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide

Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.

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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 · 21/09/2026

NEW: An Injustice Watch investigation last year showed a forensics lab at the University of Illinois Chicago had for years used discredited scientific methods. The lab's manager continues to testify as an expert in high-stakes cases. buff.ly/QtyUYOJ

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Discredited UIC lab manager Jennifer Bash is back on the witness stand

Winnebago County prosecutors were informed of serious problems at the lab in 2024. They called Bash to testify in a pair of driving-while-high cases anyway.

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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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Jonah Newman @jonahshai.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

After David Jackson published his series on Illinois' Special Prosecution Unit, two whistleblowers came forward with previously unreported records that allege additional misconduct and conflicts of interest by the unit. Here are their stories. www.injusticewatch.org/project/shad...

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The whistleblowers vs. the shadow prosecutors

A new trove of documents independently confirmed by Injustice Watch allege previously unreported misconduct and conflicts of interest by Illinois’ Special Prosecution Unit.

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

Two veteran special prosecutors shoulder some of the Illinois Special Prosecution Unit's heaviest caseloads. Both also played leading roles in the unit’s problematic history. buff.ly/EZ7Ifa6

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The whistleblowers vs. the shadow prosecutors

A new trove of documents independently confirmed by Injustice Watch allege previously unreported misconduct and conflicts of interest by Illinois’ Special Prosecution Unit.

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 16/09/2026

NEW: A trove of documents independently confirmed by Injustice Watch allege previously unreported misconduct and conflicts of interest by Illinois’ Special Prosecution Unit. buff.ly/EZ7Ifa6

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The whistleblowers vs. the shadow prosecutors

A new trove of documents independently confirmed by Injustice Watch allege previously unreported misconduct and conflicts of interest by Illinois’ Special Prosecution Unit.

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Maya Dukmasova @mdoukmas.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Heya @injusticewatch.org is still in big need of volunteer DRIVERS to help us distribute 200,000 print copies of our #CheckYourJudges guide across Cook County! Sign up in the volunteer section of this form: www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...

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Help your neighborhood get our judicial election guide

We’re expanding the print distribution of our judicial election guide for the November election to reach 200,000 voters — more than ever before. We need

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Impact For Equity @impactforequity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We are happy to share that @injusticewatch.org and the @raceandequityproject.org are hosting two free workshops this week to help homeowners make sense of the property tax system and understand their options! RSVP today: airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05... #ImpactforEquity #HousingJustice

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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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Denali @denali.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Anyway, this story took an incredible amount of time and effort to put numbers and records behind what a lot of people know. Please consider donating to @injusticewatch.org or drop them a line about how much you value this kind of reporting.

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Support our Work

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 06/09/2026

Mark your calendars: 🏡 Oak Park Library: Tues., Sept. 15, 6-8 p.m. 🏡 Woodson Regional Library: Thurs., Sept. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free workshops on protecting your home from property tax foreclosure. Refreshments provided. RSVP: airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05...

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 05/09/2026

In his latest investigative series, David Jackson found Illinois' Special Prosecution Unit has been responsible for miscarriages of justice including withholding evidence and favorable treatment of political insiders, as well as conflicts of interest and ethical breaches. buff.ly/YRnsesq

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‘The wrong side of justice’

Illinois’ Special Prosecution Unit has been responsible for dozens of questionable cases, while acting outside of public view and with little oversight.

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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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Jonah Newman @jonahshai.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Update: We won! 🎉 Congrats to Carlos and Emeline and everyone at @injusticewatch.org and @raceandequityproject.org who worked on this outstanding investigation into Cook County's unfair — and unconstitutional — property tax foreclosure system for this well-deserved recognition!

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Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 03/09/2026

Join senior reporter Maya Dukmasova on Sept. 14 for a hands-on workshop about how to file public records requests. The event is hosted by the Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project. RSVP here: buff.ly/M9XgFAS

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FOIA Fall: FOIA Requests 101

Join us for a hands on workshop facilitated by a journalist working with Injustice Watch.

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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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