The union wanted Cook County Judge Ceclila Horan to recuse herself because of what its attorney called the “appearance of impropriety.” The law firm where Horan was a partner before she became a judge had been involved with a task force that helped create a consent decree — widely criticized by the union — aimed at overhauling the police force a few years ago.
Sound like she should have bowed out at the initial filing by the city. But hey! It’s Chicago. It’s all good and very transparent!