Committeeman writes primer on becoming a judge

Michele Smith, the Democratic Committeeman of Chicago's 43rd Ward, has written a useful summary of the methods by which a person can become a judge in Illinois. Entitled Mysteries Revealed: Becoming a Judge in Cook County, the post appeared August 27 on Smith's blog, 43rd Ward Democrats - Michele Smith Committeeman.

Smith's article may be particularly useful for voters who are interested in gaining a better understanding of the Illinois judicial election process.