Elect Laura

Laura’s List

• “QUALIFIED” — Chicago Bar Association
• “RECOMMENDED” — Northwest Suburban Bar Associaition
• “ENDORSED” — Chicago Sun-Times Newspaper
• “ENDORSED” — Journal & Topics Newspapers
• “ENDORSED” — The Polish Daily News
• “ENDORSED” — Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council
• “ENDORSED” — Wheeling Township Republican Organization
• “ENDORSED” — Maine Township Republican Women’s Club
• “ENDORSED” — Republican Women of New Trier Organization
• “ENDORSED” — Republican Women of Park Ridge Organization
• “ENDORSED” — Republican Women of Wheeling Township Organization
• “ENDORSED” — Over 30 Elected Officials & Republican Leader

Yet another article about Laura Morask (Punch #72) and the Cook County 12th Subcircuit Judicial race came out, this time from The Daily Herald. Laura has some great quotes in the article such as:

“I realized what I do well is bring people together and sit down and resolve differences amongst competing groups to resolve a problem,” Morask said.

Laura also made another great point with:

“You have to understand that every single person from the custodian to the courtroom personnel need to be treated with respect,” she said. “There’s a time and a place for venting; a courtroom is not that time and place.”

Finally she summed up a day at the State’s Attorney with:

“We sometimes handle up to 40 preliminary hearings a day, and we do it tremendously,” she said.

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While working hard on the campaign, something that often gets missed is the “Why?” A recent article in the Park Ridge Herald-Advocate, a Pioneer Press newspaper, covered this educational topic of our Cook County government quite well.

Why should you elect a 12th Subcircuit Judge? Why do we even vote for judges?

There should be no question as to whom the best candidate for the 12th Subcircuit is, Laura Morask, punch #72. Endorsements from Pioneer’s Parent, The Chicago Sun-Times among many others have been rolling in for Laura.

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Laura’s recent show of support frm the Pioneer Press started with a great article in the Park Ridge Herald-Advocate and in the Niles Herald-Spectator. Laura’s support comes from a wide range of local leaders and organizations.

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The Chicago Sun-Times has endorsed Laura Morask for the 12th Subcircuit Judicial Race in Cook County.  Punch #72 and vote for Laura Morask.

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The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council have endorsed 12th Subcircuit Judicial Candidate Laura Morask (Punch #72). Laura’s endorsement letter is signed by the Executive Director, David Wickster and it indicates this is a very selective group with only two other candidates in all of the Circuit Court Judicial races getting their endorsement. The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council represents more than 11,000 men and women in law enforcement in the State of Illinois. Laura’s endorsement was unanimous by the Executive Board which is elected by the membership to represent their interests and serve as the highest governing body of the union.

A recent article in The Journal-Topics Newspaper and The Journal-Topics Online covered a fundraiser by 12th Subcircuit Judicial candidate Laura Morask (Punch #72!). The article compliments Laura’s diplomacy in bringing together various local Republicans who don’t always see eye to eye. Laura’s quote:

“I think it shows that I bring a unity to the Republican Party,” said Morask. “We need to focus on the bigger picture of unity. I’m the only candidate who’s ever brought this level of groups together. “

Laura’s been focused on being Republican Strong with numerous events this winter both for her and for other Republican candidate’s. It’s nice to see the press take notice of her accomplishments as a Judicial candidate.

A full reprint of the article after the break.

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The Bugle Newspapers, Tracy Yoshida Gruen just published her article (large zip file, PDF - see page 2) on the leading 12th Subcircuit Judicial candidate, Laura Morask. The article provides a nice background of Laura, including her time as a mom, Maine Township Trustee, and prosecutor for the State’s Attorney’s office, with more than 150 felony jury trials. Laura’s quoted as saying:

“I want to show my kids that a regular person who works hard can make a difference.”

Laura was also recently featured in the Journal & Topics, regarding the campaign really picking up momentum. The blog “For What it’s Worth” published by Jack Leyhane has mentioned a few times the lack of judicial candidate press coverage. These recent articles about Laura Morask’s career and campaign help inform the public about who Laura is is and how her life and career experiences have prepared her for judgeship.

Click the article’s image to see it full screen, it is pretty long.

Laura Morask, the leading candidate for the 12th Subcircuit Judicial Race (PUNCH #72), was honored to see well over 100 people attend a Winter Reception in her honor at Grazie’s Restaurant in Des Plaines. Despite freezing cold temperatures, the turnout was a true Republican Strong event, with a great show of unity from across the 12th Subcircuit. As the star of the night Laura thanked everyone personally, specially mentioning the entire host committee and the guest speakers.Speakers

The Honorable Elizabeth Doody Gorman; Chairman; Cook County Republican Party

The Honorable Bob Dudycz; Former Supervisor; Maine Township Board

The Honorable Carol Teschky; Supervisor, Maine Township Board

The Committee to Elect Laura Morask
Recognizes and Thanks The Reception Host Committee and Sponsors

Hon. Carol Teschky, Maine Township - BRONZE Sponsor
Hon. Gary K. Warner, Maine Township
Hon. Tom Rueckert, Maine Township
Hon. Robert Provenzano, Maine Township - GOLD Sponsor
Hon. Peter Gialamas, Maine Township
Hon. Walter Kazmierczak, Maine Township
Hon. Susan Moylan Krey, Maine Township
Hon. Bob Dudycz, Maine Township - GOLD Sponsor
Hon. Rosemary Mulligan, Maine Township
Hon. Howard Frimark, Maine Township
Hon. Mark Thompson, Maine Township
Hon. Ruth O’Connell, Wheeling Township
Hon. Penny Pullen, Wheeling Township
Hon. Cheryl Axley, Elk Grove Township
Hon. Dick Sayad, Elk Grove Township - BRONZE Sponsor
Hon. Peter Amarantos, Northfield Township
Hon. Elizabeth Coy, Northfield Township
Mr. Neil Cohn, Esq. - SILVER Sponsor
Mr. Darren Collier, Esq. - BRONZE Sponsor
Mr. Brian Burkross - SILVER Sponsor
Hon. Elizabeth Doody Gorman - Featured Guest Speaker

Laura saw a great turnout at The Leg Room, during a recent fundraiser. Lawyers from all over the City of Chicago turned out to support the campaign of the most endorsed Republican candidate for the 12th Judicial Subcircuit. A great time was had by all. View the interactive slideshow.