Supporters of Linda J. Pauel, a lesbian candidate for Cook County Circuit Court judge, gathered at Halsted’s Bar and Grill, 3441 N. Halsted, Oct. 22 to attend a fundraiser benefiting her campaign. Attendees were treated to cocktails and appetizers while Pauel mingled with supporters expressing her gratitude for donations. Later, Pauel spoke to the crowd discussing her personal and political life.
Her resume includes 18 successful years as a litigator, multiple pro bono cases and various commitments to public service. The evening closed with personal thanks from Pauel and her main reasoning for becoming a candidate: “the need to have fair-minded judges.”