Maggie Sivit
@msivit.bsky.social
✏️ Audience director at @injusticewatch.org ⌛️ Previously digital and engagement producer at WBEZ 🇨🇺 NAHJ member 📬 [email protected]
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We're so excited to celebrate with you tonight! Here's what to expect:
🎟️ Free entry and food (while supplies last)
🎶 Tunes by DJ Jesse Sandwich
🎤 A convo with reporters about the judges on your ballot
RSVP: buff.ly/JHyjGkq
🎟️ Free entry and food (while supplies last)
🎶 Tunes by DJ Jesse Sandwich
🎤 A convo with reporters about the judges on your ballot
RSVP: buff.ly/JHyjGkq
October 5, 2026 at 2:20 PM
We're so excited to celebrate with you tonight! Here's what to expect:
🎟️ Free entry and food (while supplies last)
🎶 Tunes by DJ Jesse Sandwich
🎤 A convo with reporters about the judges on your ballot
RSVP: buff.ly/JHyjGkq
🎟️ Free entry and food (while supplies last)
🎶 Tunes by DJ Jesse Sandwich
🎤 A convo with reporters about the judges on your ballot
RSVP: buff.ly/JHyjGkq
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Unlike other elected officials, Cook County judges seeking retention do not run against opposing candidates. In a retention election, voters have the option to vote “Yes” to keep judges on the bench or “No” to remove them. buff.ly/X6haOZK
What are Cook County judicial retention elections?
Why we vote to retain judges and your other questions answered.
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September 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Unlike other elected officials, Cook County judges seeking retention do not run against opposing candidates. In a retention election, voters have the option to vote “Yes” to keep judges on the bench or “No” to remove them. buff.ly/X6haOZK
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📢 The Injustice Watch judicial election guide is here! We spent months researching all 61 Cook County judges on your ballot this fall so you can make an informed decision about who should remain a judge. buff.ly/jpBxfAa
Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide
Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.
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September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📢 The Injustice Watch judicial election guide is here! We spent months researching all 61 Cook County judges on your ballot this fall so you can make an informed decision about who should remain a judge. buff.ly/jpBxfAa
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Across Illinois, police, sheriffs, and even prosecutors have helped federal immigration agents route people into the deportation system — despite a state law limiting the practice. www.injusticewatch.org/projects/ice...
ICE Informants
Across Illinois, police, sheriffs, and even prosecutors have helped federal immigration agents route at least 150 people into the deportation system since Trump returned to office — despite a state…
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August 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Across Illinois, police, sheriffs, and even prosecutors have helped federal immigration agents route people into the deportation system — despite a state law limiting the practice. www.injusticewatch.org/projects/ice...
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Losing a home over a tax debt as low as $110 shouldn't happen — but it does, disproportionately to Black senior homeowners in Cook County. Join Injustice Watch and @raceandequityproject.org for free workshops Sept. 15 and 17. RSVP: buff.ly/jN3B0TU
August 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Losing a home over a tax debt as low as $110 shouldn't happen — but it does, disproportionately to Black senior homeowners in Cook County. Join Injustice Watch and @raceandequityproject.org for free workshops Sept. 15 and 17. RSVP: buff.ly/jN3B0TU
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When local prosecutors have political or personal ties to a defendant, judges bring in the Illinois Special Prosecution Unit. In a sweeping new series, David Jackson finds the little-known unit has been clouded by allegations of corruption, misconduct, and conflicts of interest. buff.ly/oJSrou7
‘The wrong side of justice’
Illinois’ Special Prosecution Unit has been responsible for dozens of questionable cases, while acting outside of public view and with little oversight.
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August 11, 2026 at 6:20 PM
When local prosecutors have political or personal ties to a defendant, judges bring in the Illinois Special Prosecution Unit. In a sweeping new series, David Jackson finds the little-known unit has been clouded by allegations of corruption, misconduct, and conflicts of interest. buff.ly/oJSrou7
Appreciate this breakdown from @freedom.press about how the Trump administration has been weaponizing legal orders to intimidate journalists and target leakers pressfreedomtracker.us/blog/leak-hu...
Leak hunting with legal orders
Dear Friend of Press Freedom,Welcome back to your newsletter around press freedom violations in the United States as captured by …
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July 30, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Appreciate this breakdown from @freedom.press about how the Trump administration has been weaponizing legal orders to intimidate journalists and target leakers pressfreedomtracker.us/blog/leak-hu...
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This summer, we’re leading listening sessions with young Chicagoans to learn where they get their news and what they want to better understand about youth incarceration. Here are a few of the answers we’ve heard so far, from young people at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation and Stick Talk.
July 27, 2026 at 9:08 PM
This summer, we’re leading listening sessions with young Chicagoans to learn where they get their news and what they want to better understand about youth incarceration. Here are a few of the answers we’ve heard so far, from young people at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation and Stick Talk.
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House subpoena of @btnewsroom.bsky.social threatens press freedom.
We strongly urge the House Ways and Means Committee to withdraw its subpoena against BreakThrough News and stop using congressional oversight as a tool to retaliate against independent media.
We strongly urge the House Ways and Means Committee to withdraw its subpoena against BreakThrough News and stop using congressional oversight as a tool to retaliate against independent media.
House subpoena of BreakThrough News threatens press freedom
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:New York, July 23, 2026 — In a direct attack on the First Amendment, the House Ways and Means Committee has subpoenaed independent news outlet BreakThrough News, demanding intern...
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July 23, 2026 at 3:43 PM
House subpoena of @btnewsroom.bsky.social threatens press freedom.
We strongly urge the House Ways and Means Committee to withdraw its subpoena against BreakThrough News and stop using congressional oversight as a tool to retaliate against independent media.
We strongly urge the House Ways and Means Committee to withdraw its subpoena against BreakThrough News and stop using congressional oversight as a tool to retaliate against independent media.
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🧢 We have new hats! They come in two styles and colorways, and feature the slogan we’re best known for: “check your judges”. Through the end of July, if you donate $50 or more, we'll send you the hat of your choice as a thank you. buff.ly/1OmAcuT
July 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
🧢 We have new hats! They come in two styles and colorways, and feature the slogan we’re best known for: “check your judges”. Through the end of July, if you donate $50 or more, we'll send you the hat of your choice as a thank you. buff.ly/1OmAcuT
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Update: Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed this legislation into law. Read our work below with @boltsmag.org to see how Illinois is raising the compensation for wrongfully convicted people, who often leave prison with few means to rebuild their lives.
Illinois has lagged behind other states when it comes to state compensation for people who are wrongfully convicted. A new bill aims to change that. (Co-published with @boltsmag.org) buff.ly/DbhCj4f
Illinois bill and court ruling could help more people move on after wrongful convictions
Days after an appeals court ruled that some people should automatically get certificates of innocence, state legislators passed a bill to raise compensation for wrongful convictions.
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July 15, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Update: Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed this legislation into law. Read our work below with @boltsmag.org to see how Illinois is raising the compensation for wrongfully convicted people, who often leave prison with few means to rebuild their lives.
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We’re researching the Cook County judges running for another term in November for our judicial election guide. Have something to share? Let us know. www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...
What can you tell us about these Cook County judges running for retention?
We’re researching the Cook County judges running for another term in November for our judicial election guide. Have something to share? Let us know.
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June 2, 2026 at 7:54 PM
We’re researching the Cook County judges running for another term in November for our judicial election guide. Have something to share? Let us know. www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...
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Join us for a summer social and fundraiser at KOVAL Distillery on Monday, June 22. Enjoy cocktails, food, games, raffle prizes, and learn more about our work. Early bird tickets are $40 and available through June 8. All funds raised will support our next judicial election guide.
Injustice Watch Summer Social and Fundraiser
Join us for a fun summer evening celebrating public service journalism!
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June 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Join us for a summer social and fundraiser at KOVAL Distillery on Monday, June 22. Enjoy cocktails, food, games, raffle prizes, and learn more about our work. Early bird tickets are $40 and available through June 8. All funds raised will support our next judicial election guide.
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We won a Local Media Digital Innovation Award in the "Community Engagement" category for “Know Your Building. Know Your Landlord." The multi-platform engagement initiative helped Chicago renters understand building code violations, property ownership, and housing conditions.
2025 LMA Digital Innovation Awards winners
Local Media Association revealed its 2025 Digital Innovation Awards on Wednesday, celebrating the local media organizations, journalists and teams pushing the industry forward through creativity,…
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May 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
We won a Local Media Digital Innovation Award in the "Community Engagement" category for “Know Your Building. Know Your Landlord." The multi-platform engagement initiative helped Chicago renters understand building code violations, property ownership, and housing conditions.
This event is a month away and we've seen a ton of interest in it already. Whether you're a forensic science professional, a legal professional, or just someone who's interested in these issues, join us for a webinar moderated by @mdoukmas.bsky.social. RSVP here: airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05...
Join us for a conversation about crime lab oversight. Panelists include:
🔹 Kate Judson, Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences
🔹 Sarah Chu, Cardozo School of Law
🔹 Peter Stout, Houston Forensic Science Center
🔹 Amy Watroba, Illinois Forensic Science Commission
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🔹 Kate Judson, Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences
🔹 Sarah Chu, Cardozo School of Law
🔹 Peter Stout, Houston Forensic Science Center
🔹 Amy Watroba, Illinois Forensic Science Commission
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May 26, 2026 at 5:31 PM
This event is a month away and we've seen a ton of interest in it already. Whether you're a forensic science professional, a legal professional, or just someone who's interested in these issues, join us for a webinar moderated by @mdoukmas.bsky.social. RSVP here: airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05...
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NEW: The Department of Homeland Security circulated a nationwide “Be on the Lookout” alert targeting comedian Ben Palmer, whose only offense was satire. Read the latest from @aurabogado.bsky.social, copublished with @us.theguardian.com. buff.ly/T9SQHg6
DHS placed a comedian on law enforcement’s radar. Illinois spread the word.
Illinois State Police distributed a federal “Be on the Lookout” alert for comedian Ben Palmer over a satirical immigration tip line that went viral.
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May 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
NEW: The Department of Homeland Security circulated a nationwide “Be on the Lookout” alert targeting comedian Ben Palmer, whose only offense was satire. Read the latest from @aurabogado.bsky.social, copublished with @us.theguardian.com. buff.ly/T9SQHg6
May 20, 2026 at 11:01 PM
-the event he’s being indicted over happened 30 years ago
-if anyone is responsible for the brothers to the rescue shoot down it’s the US FAA for failing to ground the planes for years
-this is such an unwise & unnecessary escalation
-if anyone is responsible for the brothers to the rescue shoot down it’s the US FAA for failing to ground the planes for years
-this is such an unwise & unnecessary escalation
LIVE: Members of Congress call for indictment of Raul Castro
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LIVE: Members of Congress call for indictment of Raul Castro
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May 20, 2026 at 6:46 PM
-the event he’s being indicted over happened 30 years ago
-if anyone is responsible for the brothers to the rescue shoot down it’s the US FAA for failing to ground the planes for years
-this is such an unwise & unnecessary escalation
-if anyone is responsible for the brothers to the rescue shoot down it’s the US FAA for failing to ground the planes for years
-this is such an unwise & unnecessary escalation
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Join us Wednesday, June 3, at Walls Turned Sideways for an informal conversation about certificates of innocence: what they are, why they matter, and how Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke is trying to make them harder to get. airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05...
May 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Join us Wednesday, June 3, at Walls Turned Sideways for an informal conversation about certificates of innocence: what they are, why they matter, and how Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke is trying to make them harder to get. airtable.com/appxuo0SNj05...
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One thing we learned from reporting on Illinois’ property tax foreclosure system with the @raceandequityproject.org: Some homeowners — especially older adults — may not realize they’re behind on their property taxes until it’s too late.
May 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM
One thing we learned from reporting on Illinois’ property tax foreclosure system with the @raceandequityproject.org: Some homeowners — especially older adults — may not realize they’re behind on their property taxes until it’s too late.
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Robert Hill spent a decade in prison before being freed in 2017. A judge denied his certificate of innocence petition, so he couldn’t get his conviction expunged. He’s afraid of getting pulled over by police who might see the case on his record. (w/ @boltsmag.org) buff.ly/GAxhSl8
May 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Robert Hill spent a decade in prison before being freed in 2017. A judge denied his certificate of innocence petition, so he couldn’t get his conviction expunged. He’s afraid of getting pulled over by police who might see the case on his record. (w/ @boltsmag.org) buff.ly/GAxhSl8