Dear Friends,

A big thank you to all our family, friends and supporters of which there were many.

Together we had the best, truly grassroots effort in the county, as we managed without any big party money to get 56,000 people to vote for us.  This is after our opponent headed into the general election with a 2 to 1 lead of 40,000 to 20,000 primary votes.  You folks generated an extra 36,000 voters compared to our opponent’s extra 26,000 voters.  Unfortunately this could not make up for the difference in voter primary turnout as the tidal wave of the country was too vast and there are no second places in elections!

But I am so proud to have the kind of friends, family and supporters who could turn out that many votes for the person you believed in! Think of it, folks, Our total vote count is five times the vote  of any local senate or rep seat! Our District is five times the size of those races and with none of the resources invested into those types of races you did an amazing job!

Dean and I are so thankful for your help, love, and support. I am as always humbled that all of you invested time, money and effort into my dream and future and the future of our country and I am sorry that this time that investment did not work out. But the sun comes up another day and the things that are truly important in anyone’s well-lived life, one’s friends and family are still with me and at the end of the day that makes me truly blessed. Thank you all again and have a wonderful, healthy and happy holiday season.

Love,
Laura

The Journal & Topics Newspaper has endorsed Laura Morask for 12th subcircuit Judge.

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Morask For Judge

Morask’s rise to a level of supervisor of the county’s Chicago West side gang crimes and senior sex crimes prosecutor staffs and her dedication to improving the justice system’s processing and investigation of these crimes, is outstanding evidence of her dedication and leadership skills.   Her jury trial experience of the last 21 years, her experience in Class X felony cases, and her experience dealing with some of the most serious criminal cases in Illinois in recent years, have given her unique and extensive insights into courtrooms and the life and responsibilities of judges. All of this leads the Journal to endorse Morask in this race.

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We desperately need some walkers this weekend.  Even one hour, grab a friend, meet at Laura’s Saturday or Sunday.  Help us reach out, we really need you. (It is supposed to be warmer, too.)
Call our campaign to help out - 773-991-5766

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You are invited to “Join Laura on Election Night.”

November 4th
7:00 - 11:00 PM
Cheeseburger in Paradise
1472 Market Street
Des Plaines, IL

We wish to thank all of you who have worked and continue to work so hard on our behalf to help Put Laura on the Bench! Join us after the polls close for a burger and a beer at the little slice of paradise in downtown Des Plaines at Cheesburger in Paradise.

Food, Drinks, Music, and Fun at 1472 Market Street, Des Plaines, IL  847-299-3657

We’d love to see you and thank you !

Laura Morask’s opponent, Pamela Loza a private practitioner in divorce and criminal defense law has been demonstrating a troubling lack of attachment to the truth.  Recently in a serious voter deception, Loza claimed a false endorsement by the Journal & Topic’s newspapers mailing out a flyer before she even participated in the newspaper’s scheduled endorsement session.  Loza’s actions were a shocking deception to voters as she knew that this endorsement was false.  Furthermore in every edition of the Journal & Topics the publisher himself stated that “the candidate’s flyer was erroneous.”  Loza admitted to this conduct and  gave assurance that this flyer was removed from circulation.  However the distribution of this flyer continues unabated.

Her conduct is currently under investigation by two state boards.  It is shocking that someone running for judge, a position of highest honor and trust would knowingly mislead the public.  Integrity, honesty and experience should be the benchmark for any judge.

Laura Morask candidate for judge in the 12th Subcircuit (Punch #57) is an outstanding prosecutor with a record-setting number of jury trials, as well as bench trials and an outstanding record of convictions.  Laura has dedicated herself to public service for the last 22 years as a State’s Attorney in the Special Prosecutions Unit prosecuting gang crimes, child molesters and serious class X felonies.  She currently supervises the intake of all crimes that occur on the West Side of Chicago and trains dozens of young attorneys.  As a veteran courtroom prosecutor, Laura is the only candidate with courtroom experience so critical to any judge.

Laura has been found twice QUALIFIED by the Chicago Bar Association and RECOMMENDED by the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, the two major and prestigious bar associations in Cook County.  Significantly, Laura is the only candidate who has been CERTIFIED by the Illinois Capital Litigation Trial Bar to have the ethical, forensic and legal experience necessary to conduct the most serious of cases, capital litigation.

The judicial Subcircuit includes much of Wheeling Township in much of Arlington Heights; all of Mt. Prospect, Prospect Heights and Wheeling, as well as most of Des Plaines and Elk Grove Village; all of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northbrook and Winnetka; much of Glenview and part of Park Ridge and Northfield.  Think about who you know in this district, and pass the word.

Her YouTube video talks about her recent endorsement from Chicago’s Fraternal Order of Police.  The video also shows her “Certified” by the Illinois Supreme Court Capital Litigation Trial Bar.

Final Push for Laura Reception

Wednesday, October 15th

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Grazie Ristorante & Banquet

1050 E. Oakton Street — Des Plaines

Please select your involvement and click the “Donate” Button.
Gold Sponsor $1000
Silver Sponsor $500
Bronze Sponsor $250
Individual Ticket $50
If you can’t attend but would like to donate we appreciate your support. 

Laura Morask, candidate for judge of the 12th Sub circuit of Cook County has a new endorsement from the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police.  A letter from, President Mark Donahue said:

…pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge #7, at their Board Meeting held September 16th, voted to endorse your candidacy in the November General Election…

The Committee to Elect Laura Morask (Punch #57) was excited to get the endorsement from the Fraternal Order of Police’s Chicago Lodge.

Download a copy of the letter in PDF format.

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The Chicago Tribune Voter Guide is now online.  Laura Morask’s 12th Judicial Sub circuit race in Cook County stacks up the candidates and gives you an understanding in their own words on why each candidate is qualified to be judge. (full text below)

“The Chicago Tribune Voter Guide provides voters a chance to understand my qualifications,  on many levels.  I always welcome the chance to meet people face to face and share with them the importance of Judges in our country.  I realize sometimes voters don’t have the chance to meet each candidate and the Tribune’s Voter Guide is a great resource for these voters.”

A recent face to face meeting with Laura was her Volunteer Breakfast.  It was a really great opportunity to talk with voters, and plan for the upcoming work towards the election.  Laura appreciates everyone who made it and was also happily surprised with how many people emailed support and how they will help in other ways.  Thanks everyone.  Every little bit helps.

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If you will be unable to vote on Tuesday, November 4th, you can now obtain an absentee ballot through the Cook County Clerk’s Office or you may vote early at select locations throughout the county.

Vote Absentee
Call: (312) 603-0906
E-mail: absenteeballot@cookcountygov.com

Early Voting Locations
Download PDF

Reminder the Volunteer Breakfast for Laura is Saturday, tomorrow, September 20th.  We welcome all volunteers to the campaign for a short informative meeting, free breakfast and other surprises.

“Volunteers for Laura” Breakfast

Saturday, September 20th
9:00AM - 10:30AM

Silver Stallion Restaurant

1275 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 298-2656

..the campaign will be hosting a Volunteer Breakfast where we will be distributing campaign materials (yard signs, literature, instructions, etc.) to our volunteers so that they can help spread Laura’s message. Your help is critical to the success of Laura’s campaign, so please join us for…