"Nobody knows how much judges matter," said 13th Sub-Circuit Court Judge Ketki "Kay" Steffen. "How do you want people to be treated in court?" she asked. "The judges decide." Why should you vote for Democratic judges?

Friends have been asking me how they should vote in the November 6th General Election. The simple answer is, "Vote Democratic." We have a great ticket, and I'm happy to recommend all of the Democratic candidates on your ballot.

For the first time the Northwest Suburbs are a political battleground with hope one side and fear on the other, if the onslaught of ads attacking our local Democratic candidates is any indication. On Oct. 15 help make hope a reality by supporting the growing Democratic presence in this area--and see what is spooking Republicans.

First, Ben Joravsky of WCPT 820, Chicago’s Progressive Talk Radio, will be interviewing our candidates on his radio show LIVE from 2 to 5 p.m. at Stonegate Conference & Banquet Center in Hoffman Estates. Immediately after the radio show begins our Fall Fundraising Dinner, featuring the Hon. Juliana Stratton, our candidate for Lieutenant Governor and Sean Casten, our candidate for the Illinois 6th Congressional District. We will also honor this year’s recipient of the Hightower Award for local organizing.

Meet our other amazing candidates!

• Ann Gillespie for Illinois Senate 27th District!
• Maggie Trevor for Illinois’ Representative 54th District!
• Mark Walker for Illinois Representative 56th District!
• Scott Britton for Cook County Commissioner 14th District!

Be part of the live studio audience! If you want to be a guest on this very special Ben Joravsky Show, please contact GPAD Committeeman Matt Flamm here.

The Fall Fundraising Dinner for Greater Palatine Area Democrats and Wheeling Township Democrats starts at 5 p.m. October 15th, immediately after the show.