Members of our team are finalists for Peter Lisagor Awards across 11 categories. The winners will be announced May 8. Congratulations to all the finalists! buff.ly/gPmFhkh

Watch the segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?si=DOT...

Advocates say reforms to Illinois’ property tax sale system — from lowering the tax burden to shielding seniors and people with disabilities from the tax sale process — are long overdue. Read our latest collaboration w/ the Investigative Project on Race and Equity. buff.ly/TJMTSFN

📺 Tune in to WGN TV today at 6:30 p.m. to hear senior reporter Maya Dukmasova discuss her recent reporting on the Illinois Forensic Science Commission's statement about a now-shuttered toxicology lab at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Advocates say reforms to Illinois’ property tax sale system — from lowering the tax burden to shielding seniors and people with disabilities from the tax sale process — are long overdue.

Community engagement manager Charles Preston won the 2026 Dr. Timuel D. Black Award for Civic Engagement. The award recognizes those who demonstrate "a commitment to elevating community narratives, engaging in active citizenship, and building a more fair and just society." Congratulations, Charles!

In New York City, property tax sales must exclude properties owned by seniors or homeowners with disabilities. Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert said Illinois lawmakers could consider following New York City’s example. (w/ @raceandequityproject.org) buff.ly/TJMTSFN

Senior reporter Carlos Ballesteros and Investigative Project on Race and Equity reporter Emeline Posner won second place in the professional category of the 2025 Shaufler Prize for their investigation of Illinois’ property tax foreclosure system. Congrats, Emeline and Carlos! buff.ly/4ouAGkh

Under a bill being considered by the Illinois General Assembly, private investors would no longer be able to purchase property tax debts in Cook County. (w/ @raceandequityproject.org) buff.ly/TJMTSFN

NEW: The Illinois General Assembly is considering a trio of bills that would amend the state’s property tax sale laws. Here’s what’s in the bills — and what additional reforms advocates say are needed. (w/ @raceandequityproject.org) www.injusticewatch.org/project/take...

ICYMI: @injusticewatch.org breaks down the Cook County judicial primaries. Three appointed judges were rejected by voters, more than half the races were uncontested, & some candidates advanced despite negative bar ratings. Read the full roundup here. www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...

The Illinois Forensic Science Commission called on the University of Illinois Chicago to immediately conduct a “comprehensive audit” led by an independent organization staffed with scientific experts qualified to evaluate lab operations.

Here are some of the Cook County judicial election results we’re paying attention to. buff.ly/NeVFAaE

In case you missed it: Here are the Cook County judicial election results (so far). Official results will be declared by April 7.

NEW: The Illinois Forensic Science Commission sharply criticized the University of Illinois Chicago last week for inadequately investigating a now-shuttered toxicology lab whose work has contributed to nearly two dozen known wrongful convictions. www.injusticewatch.org/project/fore...

Several Cook County judicial candidates won despite negative ratings from local bar groups. Voters had no choice in more than half the races, which were uncontested.

Here are the Cook County election results I know you've all been waiting for: www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic... @injusticewatch.org

NEW: Three appointed judges were rejected by voters in the Cook County judicial primaries. www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...

📻 Tune in to WVON 1690 AM today at 1 p.m. to hear senior reporter Maya Dukmasova discussing election results from the Cook County judicial races. www.wvon.com

forgot to post the election night results fit 🧦 very grateful to have a resource like @injusticewatch.org which makes the bulk of the ballot a much more informed choice.

I know you nerds need these live Cook County judicial election results! 2026primary.injusticewatch.org/results

We're bringing you live election results from the Cook County judicial races. Our page updates every 5 minutes. Follow along: 2026primary.injusticewatch.org/results

Did you #CheckYourJudges and now you want to know what happened in the judicial races? @injusticewatch.org is the only news organization with Cook County judicial election results. Follow live here: 2026primary.injusticewatch.org/results

The @injusticewatch.org judge guide is a treasure.

Here in Chicago we are so lucky to have the good folks at @injusticewatch.org, who make voting for justices an educated and productive process!

Starting at 7 p.m., we'll bring you live election results from the Cook County judicial races. And if you haven't voted yet, remember: Anyone waiting in line to vote when polls officially close in Illinois will be allowed to vote! buff.ly/RwWnJu6

Two hours til the polls close in Cook County. If you haven't voted yet, make sure to check @injusticewatch.org's judicial election guide before you head to vote! We'll have LIVE judicial election results starting when the polls close at 7pm at 2026primary.injusticewatch.org/results

Who can run for circuit judge in Cook County? 👨🏽‍⚖️ Community engagement manager Charles Preston went to the Original Rainbow Cone in Beverly to test people’s knowledge of eligibility requirements. How many did you get right? 👀

On Chicago’s South Side, there’s an unusually crowded field for two open judicial seats. What could that mean for voters there? Injustice Watch reporter Kelly Garcia and WBEZ’s Marie Mendoza spoke with voters in the 1st Subcircuit to find out. www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...

Tune in to Lumpen Radio 105.5 FM today at 7:10 p.m. for a special Election Night broadcast featuring reporter Kelly Garcia discussing the judicial races.

You can bring a print copy of our Cook County judicial election guide (or your phone!) into the voting booth with you. buff.ly/TU92VTl

It's Election Day! Make sure you #CheckYourJudges before you vote with @injusticewatch.org's judicial election guide. No endorsements or recommendations. Just the info you need to be an informed voter. injusticewatch.org/checkyourjudges

The primary election is today! We know how confusing the judicial section of your ballot can be. Our judicial election guide has everything you need to know about people running for judge in Cook County. buff.ly/TU92VTl

If you're still confused about what a subcircuit is on the judicial portion of the Cook County ballot listen to this great piece @kellygarcia.bsky.social produced with @wbez.org's Marie Mendoza www.wbez.org/wbez-news/20... Don't forget to use the @injusticewatch.org guide to #CheckYourJudges today!

Hey Chicago! Don't forget to check your judges before you vote tomorrow with @injusticewatch.org 's handy guide! 2026primary.injusticewatch.org

📻 Tune in to WBEZ 91.5 FM today at 3:50 or 5:50 p.m. to hear Injustice Watch reporter Kelly Garcia and WBEZ producer Marie Mendoza talking with voters in the South Loop, Hyde Park, and South Shore neighborhoods about the two races in the 1st judicial subcircuit. www.wbez.org

📻 Tune in to WVON 1690 AM today at 10:30 a.m. to hear senior reporter Maya Dukmasova discussing our judicial election guide and tomorrow's primary election. wvon.com

Election Day is tomorrow! Use our Cook County judicial election guide before you head to the polls. Don’t forget: You can bring your printed selections — or your phone — with you when you vote.

Chicago & Cook County: TOMORROW is Election Day! Don’t forget to #CheckYourJudges before you go to the polls. @injusticewatch.org has you covered. injusticewatch.org/checkyourjudges

Don’t know which judicial candidates to vote for this primary election? @injusticewatch.org has researched all of the candidates for their 2026 Cook County judicial election guide. #CheckYourJudges 2026primary.injusticewatch.org

I just voted! 🇺🇸 If you live in Cook County, I highly recommend you use Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org as a voting guide for judges. Voting for qualified judges is important!

On his unconventional road to riches, an investigation by Injustice Watch in partnership with @raceandequityproject.org found that tax buyer Greg Bingham not only exploited the law — he may have broken it.

📺 Tune in to ABC 7 tomorrow (Sunday) at 8:20 a.m. to see senior reporter Maya Dukmasova discussing the significance of judicial elections and the primary’s field of candidates.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by! And huge thank you to the 61st Street Farmers Market for having us.

Judges are powerful officials whose decisions affect many aspects of life, from traffic tickets to divorces, evictions, and criminal cases. Here’s everything you need to know about people running for judge in Cook County.

📺 Tune in to Telemundo Chicago today at 10:30 a.m. to hear senior reporter Carlos Ballesteros breaking down everything you need to know about judicial elections in Cook County.

🥕 Tomorrow, stop by our table at the 61st Street Indoor Farmers Market (6100 S. Blackstone Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and pick up a copy of our judicial election guide.

You all need to read this wild new piece from @cb-312.bsky.social, especially the housing nerds www.injusticewatch.org/project/take...

Our free weekly newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date on where to find our Cook County judicial election guide — and to be the first to know about judicial election results. buff.ly/TbMrZcL

TODAY from 5-7 p.m., join us at Co-Prosperity (3219 S Morgan St) for a local journalism pop-up! We’ll be there handing out copies of our judicial election guide with friends from the Chicago Reader and Lumpen Radio.