For What It's Worth

Cases, controversies, the occasional water-cooler rant, and news about Cook County judges and judicial elections

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Injustice Watch out with Election Guide for the judicial primary -- and IW is worried about the dearth of candidates, too

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In case you haven't yet seen it, Injustice Watch is out with its 2026 Cook County Judicial Election Guide . Injustice Watch has the...
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Jarrett Knox: In his own words

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Jarrett Knox is a candidate for the Meyerson vacancy in the 11th Subcircuit. His punch number is 141. I am Jarrett Knox, and I am runni...

Today is the last day to register for Thursday's Decalogue Judicial Reception

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Reservations must be received by today, February 17, before 5:00 p.m., for this Thursday's Judicial Reception sponsored by the Decalog...
Monday, February 16, 2026

Radiance Ward: In her own words

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Radiance Ward is a candidate for the Balanoff vacancy in the 1st Subcircuit. Her punch number is 141. My name is Radiance Ward and I am...

February 18 fundraiser for Judge Michael Cabonargi

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Supporters of Judge Michael Cabonargi's countywide judicial campaign are holding a fundraiser for their candidate this Wednesday eveni...
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Alliance grids released for Cook County judicial candidates seeking subcircuit vacancies

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The 13 members of the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening have just about completed their review of the credentials of candi...
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Alliance grids released for countywide judicial candidates

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The casual voter will happen upon this post, read through it, and wonder: Where are all the candidates? This is it, folks. (All the county...
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CBA releases narrative explanations of ratings for Cook County judicial candidates in Subcircuits 13 to 20

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The Chicago Bar Association has released narrative explanations of its ratings of candidates seeking judicial vacancies in the 2026 Cook Co...

CBA releases narrative explanations of ratings for Cook County judicial candidates in Subcircuits 1 to 11

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The Chicago Bar Association has released narrative explanations of its ratings of candidates seeking judicial vacancies in the 2026 Cook Co...

CBA releases narrative explanations of its ratings of countywide judicial candidates

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The Chicago Bar Association has released narrative explanations of its ratings of candidates seeking judicial vacancies in the 2026 Cook Co...

Michael Cabonargi: In his own words

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Michael Cabonargi is a candidate for the countywide Coghlan vacancy. His punch number is 136. I am honored to serve as a Circuit Court ...
Monday, February 09, 2026

Ashley Greer Shambley: In her own words

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Ashley Greer Shambley is a candidate for the Walker vacancy in the 1st Subcircuit. Her punch number is 143. Hello, my name is Ashley Gr...
Saturday, February 07, 2026

Advocates Installation and Award Dinner February 26

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Discounted tickets are available through Saturday, February 14 for the Advocates' February 26 Award and Installation Dinner at the All...

ISBA releases narrative explanations of ratings for Cook County judicial candidates in Subcircuits 13 to 20

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Updated 2/11/26 to correct typo The Illinois State Bar Association has released narrative explanations for its evaluations of candidates ...
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Jack Leyhane
For over 40 years I concentrated my law practice in insurance coverage, insurance litigation, insurance defense, and civil appeals. Although I am currently retired from active practice, I continue to serve as an Arbitrator in Cook County Municipal and Law cases. I am also certified as a Mediator in the Cook County Law Division Major Case Court-Annexed Civil Mediation Program and the Chancery Division Mediation Program.
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