Democratic Party - 49th Ward

Quality Judicial Endorsements

The Democratic Party of the 49th Ward believes that having integrity in our judicial system is essential to having a just society.  Our executive board has taken the time to review resumes and bar association evaluations for most of the candidates running and all of the candidates we have endorsed.  We don’t endorse judicial candidates that do not have solid evaluations so you can rest assured that if you vote for these candidates you will be supporting quality people who will make good quality judges.

Reaching a decision in some of the races was difficult because many of the candidates were exceptional.  The Nowicki and Disko vacancies are good examples of this phenomenon, but even in those races where all of the candidates would make excellent judges we have tried to determine who we think would be the very best.

Every voter has an opportunity to look at the evaluations. They are public information and available on the internet.  The Chicago Bar Association is the largest bar and the Alliance of Bar Associations represents the evaluations from 10 additional bar associations which are a diverse and comprehensive group of bar associations.

First District Appellate Court – Burke Vacancy
Alan J. Greiman                 Mark 70

First District Appellate Court – Campbell Vacancy
John O. Steele                      Mark 73

Cook County Circuit Court – Disko Vacancy
Dennis J. Burke                  Mark 78

Cook County Circuit Court – Glowacki Vacancy
Jesse G. Reyes                         Mark 81

Cook County Circuit Court – Healy Vacancy
Maureen Ward Kirby      Mark 84

Cook County Circuit Court – Keehan Vacancy
Marilyn  F. Johnson        Mark 86

Cook County Circuit Court – Lott Vacancy
Thomas J. Byrne               Mark 90

Cook County Circuit Court – Montelione Vacancy
Thaddeus Wilson              Mark 92

Cook County Circuit Court – Murphy Vacancy
Paula M. Lingo                    Mark 95

Cook County Circuit Court – Nowicki Vacancy
Brian Terrence Sexton  Mark 97

Cook County Circuit Court – Thomas Vacancy
E. Madeline O’Neill           Mark 103

Please print this post and take it to the polling place with you when you vote. 

Early voting is open from Jan. 14 to Jan. 31, 2008. 

Election Day is Tuesday Feb. 5, 2008

Early Voting Is Open Now!

One of the great things that the work of progressive leaders in Illinois has brought about is the creation of early voting.   This is no longer a new thing, but to many they have been afraid to try it.  It is safe, easy and you can get it out of the way so you don't have to worry about the lines on Election Day before or after work.

Their are 51 sites in Chicago where you can early vote and you can vote at any one of them.  You are not limited to your precinct in the 49th ward for the early voting.  You can vote at any of the 51 sites.

The closest sites to the 49th Ward are:

Edgewater Library
1210 W. Elmdale Ave.

Pottawattomie Park
7340 N. Rogers Ave.

Warren Park
6601 N. Western Ave.

If you work or are traveling downtown you can vote at the Board of Elections Headquarters at:

Chicago Board of Election Commissioners
69 W. Washington St.
Lower Level Conference Room

To Early Vote Remember To:
1) Bring a government photo ID.
2) You don't need an excuse or reason to vote early.
3) Use any Early Voting site, no matter where you live.
4) All sites open Mon.-Sat. 9 to 5, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
5) All Early Voting sites in Chicago are fully accessible.

Early Voting Hours:
Monday - Saturday, All Locations, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All sites open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
Sundays: Only at Election Board Headquarters, 9 a.m. to noon
Need more info? See below or call 312-269-7900 / TTY 312-269-0027

This is a great voting option. 

If you need a ride to get to early voting please call (773) 973-4949.