Three vie for Morrissey vacancy in 10th Subcircuit

Diana L. Kenworthy will be first on the ballot for the Morrissey vacancy in the 10th Subcircuit. A lawyer since 1995, Kenworthy started her legal career in the Public Defender's office, she is a partner in her own firm, Jester, Kenworthy & Eagle LLC. Kenworthy is the slated candidate of the Democratic Party in this race.

John G. Mulroe is also in this race. A C.P.A. as well as an attorney, Mulroe serves as a hearing officer for the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District. He also has served as an arbitrator in the Cook County court-annexed mandatory arbitration program.

Mulroe is a past president of the St. Juliana Parish School Board, according to his site, and as President of the Edison Park Community Council. He and his wife, Margaret, have four children.

The last candidate in this race is Assistant State's Attorney Rosaire Marie Hall. A colleague, Assistant State's Attorney Matthew W. Jannusch sent me an email today advising that a fundraiser will be held for Hall on Monday, November 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Gibson's Bar and Steakhouse, 1028 North Rush Street, Chicago. Jannusch writes, "Donations can be taken in advance or at the door. Suggested donation levels are Friend $50.00, Supporter $100.00, Patron $150.00, Benefactor $250.00 and Champion $500.00 or above." For more information or to make a reservation, email rosairemariehall@yahoo.com.

According to Jannusch, Hall and her husband have lived in the 10th Subcircuit for 34 years. They have four children. Hall came to the law after working as a chemist for the City of Chicago for six years; she also served as Executive Director of the non-profit Edgewater Development Corporation. Writing about her legal experience, Jannusch reports Hall has "worked tirelessly for victims of domestic violence in Skokie, Rolling Meadows and at the Domestic Violence Courthouse at 13th and Michigan and at 555 West Harrison. She has also prosecuted deadbeat non-custodial parents at the Daley Center, 32 West Randolph, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview and Markham."