Fundraising for one of three contested judicial races in Madison County has former asbestos lawyer and associate judge, Demcrat Barry Julian, with a self-funding advantage over Republican opponent, Circuit Judge Christopher Threlkeld.
MOUNT VERNON – Home builder and remodeler Kevin Link of Granite City challenged his conviction on a city ordinance without a lawyer and his arguments stood up those of two lawyers and the reasoning of two judges.
The Illinois State Bar Association judicial evaluations released Monday held a few surprises: Fifth District appellate court candidates Mike McHaney, Republican, and Brian Roberts, Democrat, were not recommended, nor was Democrat Ebony Huddleston, seeking a circuit court seat in Madison County.