Democratic Justices, citing Republican predecessor, won’t step aside from assault weapons case
Newly-elected Justices O’Brien, Rochford challenged over campaign donations.
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Democrats hold on to majority on Illinois Supreme Court as Judge Elizabeth Rochford declares victory
Rochford thanked her supporters about 10:30 p.m. after her Republican opponent, Mark Curran, called to concede in the newly drawn suburban 2nd District. WAUKEGAN — Democrats held on to their majority on the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday night as Judge Elizabeth Rochford declared victory in one of two vacant seats up for grabs. Rochford thanked
Illinois Republicans look to gain control of the state Supreme Court this election
CHICAGO — Illinois Republicans last controlled the state Supreme Court the same year the former John Hancock building opened along North Michigan Avenue, and the Chicago Cubs infamously blew the National League pennant. History buffs will recognize that year as 1969. In other words, it’s been a long time. But this November, that 53-year string