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ze Hon. Bruce C. Beal Democrat 9th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Fulton County < Back EXPERIENCE 9th Judicial Circuit Judge, Fulton County, 2016 - Present (Appointed 2016 / Elected 2018) Private Practice, 1976 - 2016 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Illinois College, B.S., Business and Economics - 1973 Law School: Western New England College of Law, J.D. - 1976 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 9th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Bruce C. Beal: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 80.00 Integrity 79.07 Impartiality 86.67 Legal Ability 84.09 Temperament 83.33 Court Management 79.55 Health 86.36 Sensitivity 73.17 Number of Respondents 46 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Katherine S. Gorman $121,158.53 Mar 16, 2012 Friends of Kate Gorman $26,000.00 Jan 26, 2010 Susan D. Gorman $3,425.00 Feb 06, 2012 John Bearce Mortorsports $2,000.00 Dec 01, 2011 A. Lou Benassi $1,500.00 Mar 12, 2012 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Hon. Jennifer L. Johnson Republican Party Winner 100% (17,009 of 17,009) Primary votes < Candidates 22nd Circuit - McHenry County EXPERIENCE 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge: 2024 - Present Appointed 2024 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Associate Judge: 2019 - 2023 Appointed 2019, Reappointed 2023 Private Practice, Illinois: 2002 - 2019 Private Practice, Indiana: 1996 - 2002 EDUCATION Marian University: B.A., Summa Cum Laude - 1993 Indiana University McKinney School of Law: J.D. - 1996 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS 2024 Illinois State Bar Association & McHenry County Bar Association's Joint Advisory Committee Result: Jennifer L. Johnson – Recommended Number of Respondents 128 79 Criteria 2024 Score 2023 Score Meets Requirements Of Office 87.70 92.21 Integrity 97.52 94.87 Impartiality 91.53 94.81 Legal Ability 86.89 89.61 Temperament 93.50 94.81 Court Management 88.33 94.87 Health 97.46 97.40 Sensitivity 96.43 86.05 < Candidates CAMPAIGN FINANCE Total contributions since April 1, 2023: Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ Top 5 Donors No financial information is available at this time. ENDORSED BY: This list does not include individual politician or community leaders, but those organizations that have a defined process for endorsing all types of judicial candidates. For a more complete list of all endorsements, click on the "Campaign Website" button below. Campaign Website Attorney Disciplinary Reports Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings None Look Up Attorney Disclipline History

zs Hon. Joseph P. Bruscato Democrat 17th Judicial Circuit Court Judge At Large Button EXPERIENCE 17th Judicial Circuit Judge, 3rd Subcircuit, 2018 - Present (Elected 2018) State's Attorney, Winnebago County, 2008-2018 City Attorney, Rockford, 2000 - 2008 Private Practice, 1994 - 2000 Assistant Attorney General, Rockford Regional Ofiice of Illinois Attorney General, 1989 - 2994 Assistant City Attorney, Green Bay, WI, 1988 - 1989 Assistant District Attorney, Brown County, WI, 1987 - 1988 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Marquette University, B.A. - 1984 Law School: Marquette University School of Law, J.D. - 1987 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 17th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Joseph P. Bruscato: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 82.89 Integrity 91.45 Impartiality 85.62 Legal Ability 84.11 Temperament 88.74 Court Management 83.22 Health 94.33 Sensitivity 90.60 Number of Respondents 156 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: Donor Total donated Latest date Laborers Local 32 $28,250.00 Mar 06, 2012 IBEW Local 364 $26,895.00 Feb 27, 2012 Julie Rouse $22,500.00 Sep 13, 2011 Illinois Laborer's Leg Committee $20,000.00 Aug 10, 2012 IBEW $20,000.00 Mar 01, 2016 Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

zc Hon. Rodney G. Clark Republican 9th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Hancock County < Back EXPERIENCE 9th Judicial Circuit Judge, Hancock County, 2012 - Present (Elected 2012, Retained 2018) Private Practice, 1991 - 2012 Allstate Insurance Company, 1989 - 1991 In House Counsel, 1990 - 91 Legal Claim Representative, 1989 - 1990 EDUCATION Undergraduate: Eastern Illinois University, B.S., Finance -1987 Law School: University of Mississippi, J.D. - 1989 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS Illinois State Bar Association and 9th Circuit Joint Judicial Advisory Polls: Rodney G. Clark: Recommended Criteria Score Meets Requirements Of Office 98.11 Integrity 100 Impartiality 98.04 Legal Ability 96.08 Temperament 96.15 Court Management 98.04 Health 100 Sensitivity 96.08 Number of Respondents 53 CAMPAIGN FINANCE Top Donors: No information available at this time Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ How Judicial Advisory Polls Work In counties outside of Cook, ISBA conducts an advisory poll. The poll is conducted by email and mail and is sent to all ISBA members in the circuit or district from which a candidate seeks election or a judge seeks retention. Licensed attorneys who are not members of ISBA, or any attorney outside the circuit or district may request a ballot. Participants of the poll are asked to evaluate each candidate only if they have professional knowledge of the candidate(s) that enables them to make an informed evaluation. Ballots are confidential and returned inside a ballot envelope which is mailed in a Teller envelope. A certification slip stating that the participant read and understood the instructions of the poll is signed in order for the ballot to be counted. Candidates and judges are rated "recommended" or "not recommended" based on whether respondents agree that the candidate "meets acceptable requirements for the office." Those receiving 65 percent or more "yes" responses to that question are rated "recommended" and those receiving less than 65 percent are rated "not recommended." Opinions expressed in the poll are of those attorneys who chose to respond and do not reflect the opinion of the Illinois State Bar Association or the opinion of all Illinois attorneys. Following are the questions asked on the poll. Please note that questions on Temperament and Court management differ for those seeking a judicial vacancy and those seeking retention. Clarification of those differences are noted below. Meets Requirements of Office: (Recommendation) Considering the qualifications of the candidate, do you believe this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office? Integrity Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office? Impartiality Act and rule impartially and free of any predisposition or improper influence? Legal Ability Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability? Temperament for a judicial vacancy: Exercise appropriate temperament with courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? for judicial retention: Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity? Court Management for a judicial vacancy: Attends to all professional responsibilities including the management of cases/clients, and completes work in a prompt and skillful manner? for judicial retention: Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business? Health Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties? Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. < Candidates John D. Peacock Republican Party Winner 100% (3,329 of 3,329) Primary votes Prmary Gen. Candidates 13th Circuit - Grundy County EXPERIENCE Private Practice: 1989 - Present EDUCATION Eastern Illinois University: B.S. - 1986 Northern Illinois University: J.D. - 1989 RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS 2024 Illinois State Bar Association's Advisory Committee Result: John D. Peacock – Insufficient number of responses Prmary Gen. Candidates CAMPAIGN FINANCE Total contributions since April 1, 2023: No information available at this time. Top 5 Donors Read more on Illinois Sunshine → https://illinoissunshine.org/ ENDORSED BY: No endorsement Information is available at this time. This list does not include individual politician or community leaders, but those organizations that have a defined process for endorsing all types of judicial candidates. Campaign Website Attorney Disciplinary Reports Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings None Look Up Attorney Disclipline History