Stickney Township, Cook County, Illinois

Judicial Candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch Reminds Residents about Early Voting Options

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Monday, June 20, 2022

HILLSIDE, Ill., June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Withthe June 28th DemocraticPrimaryquickly approaching, Democratic judicial candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch is reminding Cook County voters about the benefitsand accessibilityof voting early.

Key Points: 
  • HILLSIDE, Ill., June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Withthe June 28th DemocraticPrimaryquickly approaching, Democratic judicial candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch is reminding Cook County voters about the benefitsand accessibilityof voting early.
  • People eager to cast a ballot shouldnt risk last minute emergencies or delays preventing them from voting on election day, Raines-Welch said.
  • Voting early provides residentsconvenient and flexible options to ensure their voice is heard and counted.
  • Raines-Welch conducts training programs helping organizations, businesses and government entities ensure they comply with important federal laws protecting peoples rights.

Democratic judicial candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch announces surge of endorsements as neighborhood early voting begins

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Democratic and progressive organizations and community leaders have united behind our campaign and they know Ill bring an important background and perspective to the bench.

Key Points: 
  • Democratic and progressive organizations and community leaders have united behind our campaign and they know Ill bring an important background and perspective to the bench.
  • Raines-Welch has over 12 years of litigation experience in diverse areas of law including civil rights, disability rights and labor and employment law.
  • Raines-Welch conducts training programs helping organizations, businesses and government entities ensure they comply with important federal laws protecting peoples rights.
  • To learn more about early voting, find a polling place,or to request a Vote by Mail ballot, visit the Cook County Clerk's website at: https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/

Diverse Bar Associations Give Positive Ratings to Judicial Candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch

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Monday, June 6, 2022

The Chicago Bar Association noted Ms. Raines-Welch has litigation experience in both state and federal courts and is well regarded for her fine temperament and professionalism.

Key Points: 
  • The Chicago Bar Association noted Ms. Raines-Welch has litigation experience in both state and federal courts and is well regarded for her fine temperament and professionalism.
  • Raines-Welch has over 12 years of litigation experience in diverse areas of law including civil rights, disability rights and labor and employment law.
  • Raines-Welch conducts training programs helping organizations, businesses and government entities ensure they comply with important federal laws protecting peoples rights.
  • If elected, Raines-Welch would be the first woman of color ever elected Judge from the 4th subcircuit.

Judicial Candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch Highlights Legal Resources for Veterans

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Monday, May 30, 2022

Raines-Welch has over 12 years of litigation experience in diverse areas of law including civil rights, disability rights and labor and employment law.

Key Points: 
  • Raines-Welch has over 12 years of litigation experience in diverse areas of law including civil rights, disability rights and labor and employment law.
  • Raines-Welch conducts training programs helping organizations, businesses and government entities ensure they comply with important federal laws protecting peoples rights.
  • If elected, Raines-Welch would be the first woman of color ever elected Judge from the 4th subcircuit.
  • The 4th Subcircuit ( map ) in Chicagos Western suburbs includes all of Lyons, Riverside and Stickney Townships, and portions of Leyden, Palos, Proviso, and Worth townships.

Judicial Candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch Promotes Early Voting in Suburban Cook County

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Monday, May 23, 2022

HILLSIDE, Ill., May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With Vote by Mail underway in Cook County and select in-person early voting sites opening June 1st, Democratic judicial candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch is encouraging all Cook County voters to use one of these options prior to the June 28, 2022, Democratic Primary.

Key Points: 
  • HILLSIDE, Ill., May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With Vote by Mail underway in Cook County and select in-person early voting sites opening June 1st, Democratic judicial candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch is encouraging all Cook County voters to use one of these options prior to the June 28, 2022, Democratic Primary.
  • "The right to vote is sacred; the ability of every American to vote is the culmination of centuries of struggle, said Raines-Welch.
  • Even now, there are those who would restrict our right to vote.
  • It is more important than ever that we take advantage of Early Voting and Vote by Mail options.

Judicial Candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch Honors Fallen Officers during National Police Week

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Monday, May 16, 2022

HILLSIDE, Ill., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Democratic judicial candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch is recognizing law enforcement and other public safety officials for their service and sacrifice during National Police Week and sharing important online resources for law enforcement and their families.

Key Points: 
  • HILLSIDE, Ill., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Democratic judicial candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch is recognizing law enforcement and other public safety officials for their service and sacrifice during National Police Week and sharing important online resources for law enforcement and their families.
  • We must keep them and their families in our thoughts and always respect their sacrifice.
  • National Peace Officers Memorial Day a part of National Police Week - was first declared by President John F. Kennedy in 1962.
  • Raines-Welch conducts training programs helping organizations, businesses and government entities ensure they comply with important federal laws protecting peoples rights.

Personal PAC – Illinois’ leading reproductive rights organization – endorses Democrat ShawnTe Raines-Welch for Judge

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Friday, May 13, 2022

HILLSIDE, Ill., May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Personal PAC ( www.PersonalPAC.org ), Illinois leading reproductive rights organization, endorsed ShawnTe Raines-Welch in the Democratic Primary for Cook Countys Fourth Judicial Subcircuit.

Key Points: 
  • HILLSIDE, Ill., May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Personal PAC ( www.PersonalPAC.org ), Illinois leading reproductive rights organization, endorsed ShawnTe Raines-Welch in the Democratic Primary for Cook Countys Fourth Judicial Subcircuit.
  • Personal PAC noted in todays endorsement statement:
    Pro-choice voters must turn out in record numbers across Illinois in order to protect reproductive rights from those who are working overtime to prevent every woman from accessing the reproductive health care she needs and deserves.
  • As reactionary forces in Washington seek to eliminate peoples rights, I am committed to protecting womens rights, civil rights and voting rights under the law in the State of Illinois.
  • Raines-Welch conducts training programs helping organizations, businesses and government entities ensure they comply with important federal laws protecting peoples rights.

Judicial Candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch Urges Residents to Join in Commemorating International Firefighters Day on May 4

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Monday, May 2, 2022

HILLSIDE, Ill., May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ShawnTe Raines-Welch is encouraging community residents to join her in commemorating International Firefighters Day on Wednesday, May 4th.

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  • HILLSIDE, Ill., May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ShawnTe Raines-Welch is encouraging community residents to join her in commemorating International Firefighters Day on Wednesday, May 4th.
  • On this day, communities around the world remember firefighters who have died while serving, and those who have dedicated their professional lives to protecting people.
  • This global day of remembrance sprung from efforts to memorialize five firefighters who died while fighting wildfires in Australia.
  • Our local firefighters are heroes, and I am so honored to be endorsed by the Associated Firefighters of Illinois, Raines-Welch said.

Four Major Labor Organizations Back ShawnTe Raines-Welch for Judge

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Monday, April 11, 2022

It was recentlylegendary labor leader and United Farm Workers Co-FounderDolores Heurtas 92nd birthday.

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  • It was recentlylegendary labor leader and United Farm Workers Co-FounderDolores Heurtas 92nd birthday.
  • Raines-Welchs grew up in a proud union home, and her ties to organized labor span multiple generations.
  • She has over 12 years of litigation experience in diverse areas of law including civil rights, disability rights and labor and employment.
  • Raines-Welch currently conducts training programs to help organizations, businesses and governments comply with important federal laws that protect peoples rights.

Judicial Candidate ShawnTe Raines-Welch Shares Resources for Preventing Scams against Seniors

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Monday, March 28, 2022

Raines-Welch has over 12 years of litigation experience in diverse areas of law including civil rights, disability rights and labor and employment law.

Key Points: 
  • Raines-Welch has over 12 years of litigation experience in diverse areas of law including civil rights, disability rights and labor and employment law.
  • She has also handled matters related to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination Employment Act, key federal laws of importance to seniors.
  • Raines-Welch conducts training programs to help organizations, businesses and governmental entities ensure they comply with important federal laws protecting peoples rights.
  • If elected, Raines-Welch would be the first woman of color ever elected from the 4th subcircuit.