Abbey at the 2009 Connections for the Homeless dinner in Evanston.
Abbey shaking hands and meeting with voters
Abbey volunteers at the Beth Emet Synagogue soup kitchen in Evanston.
Abbey with Alderman Joe and Barbara Moore of the 49th Ward.
Abbey and her eldest son Josh at the campaign's kickoff party.
Abbey with Joe Tilson at her campaign kickoff event.
Abbey Fishman Romanek chats with Sean Patrick MacCarthy.
Nick Madden and Abbey celebrate at the Jan 8 Thank You party and rally.
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky reiterates why she's endorsed Abbey.
After meeting Abbey at a January event, Sarah Stauber, and Sarah's mom Camille Stauber, got themselves a yard sign.
Sarah Stauber, and Sarah's mom Camille Stauber, got themselves a yard sign.

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Thank you!

As you probably know by now, the election did not go the way we had hoped. Our campaign finished second in a four-way race.

We knew our race would be hard-fought. We knew it would be a challenge to get voters' attention for a down-ballot race in this primary where voter turn-out was at an all-time low. We knew it would be tough running against two opponents who were already judges.

I am so proud of the campaign we ran. There were so many opportunities I was able to embrace and so many people I am grateful to have met. So many of you volunteered your time, support and energy to help me. It was inspiring.

Many of you have offered your support again in the future. I have not yet made any decisions about another election.

In the meantime, I will get back to my law practice and continue my work on the boards of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Educational Center, Connections for the Homeless, the Wilmette Zoning Board of Appeals and others. I am looking forward to getting back to supervising the soup kitchen at Beth Emet.

With deepest gratitude,

Abbey Fishman Romanek

What People Are Saying About Abbey

Lawyer, prosecutor, community servant, wife and mother -- Abbey Romanek brings balance and unmatched experience to the bench. She will make a great judge.

Jan Schakowsky, U.S. Congress, Illinois' 9th Congressional District

Ms. Romanek is reported to have good legal ability and temperament. She has had substantial trial and appellate experience in complex civil and criminal law matters. The Council finds her Qualified to serve in the Circuit Court.

Chicago Council of Lawyers

Abbey's life and career have been defined by dedication, intelligence and compassion. These are the same strengths that will make her successful as a Cook County judge.

Toni Preckwinkle, President, Cook County Board

Abbey has the values, experience and integrity we want in a judge. She is the kind of person we need on the bench and I am proud to support her.

Lakshmi Lakshmanan, Evanston

Abbey's extensive, diverse legal background and experience, and level-headed wisdom will make her an excellent judge!

Gina Morri, Skokie

Ms. Romanek is experienced in both criminal and civil law and is well regarded by her peers for her legal knowledge and excellent demeanor. Ms Romanek is also actively involved in community work.

Chicago Bar Association

Our court system needs skilled and compassionate judges who understand the law and understand the lives of ordinary people.  Abbey would bring that essential combination of traits to the bench.

Joe Moore, Alderman of Chicago's 49th Ward

We need judges on the bench, who recognize their decisions impact
real lives, real families. That's why I am supporting Abbey Romanek. Abbey is a compassionate jurist, who will treat the men and women who appear in her courtroom with greatest amount of dignity and respect.

Patrick Keenan-Devlin, Evanston
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