Voting for Judges

For this election ballot voters are faced with a list of nearly 60 judges seeking retention. Only 60% of the votes cast on any judge need be in favor of retention for a judge to keep her seat —no judge has lost office since 1990.  Voters must think critically about the retention election and should...
November 1, 2012

Save the Date: 5/23/12 “Judicial Independence in a Citizens United World”

Please join us... Protecting Judicial Independence in a Citizens United World - New Ways of Looking at Judicial Recusal and Campaign Contribution Disclosure Sponsored by Justice at Stake Campaign and Co-Sponsored by Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice Chicago Council of Lawyers Illinois Campaign...
April 25, 2012

Illinois & Cook County Primary Judicial Election Results

As of today, our Voteforjudges.org website received 518,000 hits since the beginning of this judicial evaluation season with about 17,000 unique visitors. This is exciting evidence of a concerned electorate! Below is a table showing election results for Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois Appellate Co...
March 21, 2012

Happy Independence Day!

From all of us at Chicago Appleseed, have a safe and fun Independence Day celebration!  Our offices will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of the holiday.  Happy Fourth of July!...
July 2, 2010

Chicago Appleseed is on facebook!

Chicago Appleseed now has a fan page on Facebook! Like us to receive breaking news about projects, events, programs and more. We look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions, and we value your support. Become a fan!...
June 3, 2010