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  Elections board: Chicago lawyer who represented Burge can use Irish maiden name on ballot for judge election

  By Jonathan Bilyk | Wednesday, Jan 15, 2020 @ 11:21am

  The hearing board said it doesn't matter she's used her maiden name when practicing law or running for other offices. The objector has sought judicial review of that decision.

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  Challenge filed vs judicial candidacy of lawyer who represented Burge, using Irish maiden name on ballot

  By Jonathan Bilyk | Thursday, Dec 12, 2019 @ 3:17pm

  A Chicago lawyer, who has defended police officers against misconduct charges, including Jon Burge, is seeking election as a Cook County judge, has been accused of attempting to use her Irish-sounding maiden name to confuse voters.

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