Comments for Cook County Public Defenders Blog

Comment on Assistant Public Defender, Martha Marie Fitzsimmons (1952-2010). by Nancy Hess

Nancy Hess — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:49:00 +0000

I am Martha’s former massage therapist and had no idea she was even ill. Could you or someone please tell me what happened, how she died? I was shocked to find this post.

Thank you.

Comment on A Pair of Winners from the Illinois Supreme Court by Mariennebranch

Mariennebranch — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:38:00 +0000

Thanks & bless you for those clear comments!

Comment on Assistant Public Defender, Martha Marie Fitzsimmons (1952-2010). by Labpdkatn

Labpdkatn — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:31:00 +0000

I cannot tell you the impact this wonderful person had on my life and my career. She is the paragon of virtue.

Comment on Jason Lee wins 29th Jack Carey Memorial Scholarship by Marienne Branch

Marienne Branch — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:50:21 +0000

Awesome! Congratulations! Good luck in the future! Merry Christmas!

Comment on Show Support for Brothers and Sisters: Attend or Sign up to Speak at the Cook County Budget Hearings by Paul D. Bellendir

Paul D. Bellendir — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:07:52 +0000

I agree with you Monique-put up or shut up. We should act like the fighters we are-the only difference is the forum. How can we call ourselves attorneys when we can’t represent our own interest!! Now is not the time for whinning, now is the time for action. Anyone can complain but it takes a special breed to stand up for the underdog. We are that breed. Think of the hear as representing a client who is getting jacked around by the system. We do this everyday. How should this be different? The Board members are just another jury to practice our legal craft. They won’t bit so give them a piece of your mind. As a former politician, I can say that most board members actually want to do the right thing but it takes alittle hard nose persuasion to see an issue differently than there leader. They need our help to make the right decision.

Comment on Oppose President P’s Budget Proposal! by Stand Up!

Stand Up! — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:47:50 +0000

Is there anything in their about PDs having to work full time? I think we can weather the layoffs as long as we can to get to work and leave when we want. I’m tired after playing sodoku and checking facebook all day in court!

Comment on Let’s Rally in Springfield on October 26, 2011 by cvette

cvette — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:04:38 +0000

Aren’t we glad the city, state and county are run by “progressive” Democrats?

Comment on Show Support for Brothers and Sisters: Attend or Sign up to Speak at the Cook County Budget Hearings by Monique Patteron

Monique Patteron — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:36 +0000

Now is the time to put up or shut up. I attended hearings at Skokie and Markham last time. If the majority of us attended at least one hearing it would send a strong message to the County Board. I hope to see you there.

Comment on Union Reaches Tentative Agreement with County by Bargaining Committee Chairman

Bargaining Committee Chairman — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:19:47 +0000

The specifics are in line with what was sent to the membership via email burst on 9/20/2011 and 6/30/2011. Additonal details will be available on Thursday at the meetings. The Council is preparing the summary which recounts the details of nearly 30 bargaining sessions over the last 3 years. Council 31 staff and a board member from the Local should be at each voting site to answer any questions that you have. Once your questions, if any, are answered, you can vote up or down on the tentative agreement. The Committee believes the terms deserve a YES vote, or we wouldn’t bring it to the membership.

Comment on Union Reaches Tentative Agreement with County by Angie Kilpatrick

Angie Kilpatrick — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:39:15 +0000

That’s exactly my question which Julie posed: can we get in writing the specifics of the tentative agreement before the vote on Thursday, cause most folks don’t know the specifics…