A discussion of Chicago, Cook County and State Politics recorded at the studios of CAN TV in Chicago.
Commissioner Frank Avila interviews Blogger Jack Leyhane who has the best Blog on the internet for gathering information on Cook County Judicial Races. The Blog is Called For What It's Worth, http://leyhane.blogspot.com
Judge Jesse Reyes is interviewed by Commissioner Frank Avila and Salman Aftab from the American Muslim Task Force. From Judge Reyes Website http://reyesforappellatecourt.com/ I am currently a Circuit Court Judge assigned to the Chancery Division located in the Richard J. Daley Center. It has been my privilege to serve the public as a judge for the past 14 years. During this time, I have had the opportunity to preside over various and numerous assignments ranging from traffic matters to complex...
Frank Avila interviews Judge Patrick J. Sherlock From His Bio Patrick J. Sherlock for Illinois Appellate Court I am a Cook County Circuit Court Judge serving in the Richard J. Daley Center, where I am responsible for over 175,000 cases annually. I bring 21 years of experience as a litigation attorney to the bench, handling complex commercial litigation matters. Making fair and impartial decisions based on the law and the facts of a case is a requirement of my job. My opinions have been reviewe...
Alderman Joe Moore is interviewed by Commissioner Frank Avila and Salman Aftab of the American Muslim Task Force. Known as a pioneer for political reform, governmental transparency and democratic governance, Joe Moore has represented Chicago's 49th Ward since 1991. Encompassing the majority of Chicago's Rogers Park community and portions of the Edgewater and West Ridge communities, the 49th Ward is one of the nation's most economically and racially diverse communities. Born in Chicago, Illinoi...
Des Plaines Mayor and Candidate for State Rep in the 55th District is interviewed by Commissioner Frank Avila and Salman Aftab of the American Muslim Task Force. Meet Marty Moylan Having lived in Des Plaines for over 25 years, Mayor Marty Moylan has always been involved in making Des Plaines a strong and vibrant community centered on working class family values. Moylan was elected to serve as the mayor on April of 2009. Prior to the mayoral election, Moylan served as Alderman of the 2nd Ward o...
Commissioner Frank Avila interviews James McGing who is a Candidate for Appellate Court Judge. About James McGing Judge James Michael McGing, candidate for the 1st District Cahill vacancy in the Illinois Appellate Court, has earned a reputation for his unchallenged integrity, distinguished work ethic, and his deep knowledge of the law. His distinguished record has earned him judicial endorsements from bar associations and Democratic leaders throughout the region. He currently serves as a Circu...
Commissioner Frank Avila interviews State Rep. Maria Antonia “Toni” Berrios 39th District State Representative. . ABOUT TONI Maria Antonia “Toni” Berrios is serving her fifth term in the Illinois General Assembly as the 39th District State Representative. Her Northwest Side Chicago district includes parts of the Avondale, Belmont Cragin, Dunning, Hermosa, Irving Park, Portage Park and Logan Square communities. Representative Berrios is the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in the Illinois Hous...
In this edition of Issue Forum Commissioner Frank Avila interviews Judge Peter Vilkelis. http://friendsofjudgepetervilkelis.com/ From 1973 to 1980, while in college and law school, he was a deputy court clerk for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. In that position, he gained insight into and understanding of the “nuts and bolts” of our court system. In January, 1981, he was sworn in as an assistant Cook County state’s attorney. In his nine years in that office he worked in Criminal...
Attorney Audrey Avila interviews Justice Aurelia Pucinski(Appellate Court,Cook County) who is a Candidate for Supreme Court Judge. WWW.PUCINSKI.ORG Judge Aurelia Pucinski Judge Aurelia Pucinski was elected to the Illinois Appellate Court 1st District in 2010. She served as a Circuit Court Judge in Cook County from 2004 to 2010. As a trial judge she heard more than 10,000 domestic violence cases and developed the program to provide extra protection and services to senior citizen victims of dome...
Dan Patlak who is a Commissioner at the Cook County Board of Review is interviewed by Anna Hammoude