Michael Cabonargi
@mike-cabonargi.bsky.social
Judge; former HHS Regional Director, County Commissioner, federal prosecutor; Cubs fan; father; husband.
Early morning at the Metra station with my sons collecting signatures before work. Love these guys.
August 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Early morning at the Metra station with my sons collecting signatures before work. Love these guys.
Honored to moderate today's conversation with @SenatorDurbin at the @ChicagoBarAssoc, and a special treat to have a number of U.S. District Court Judges join us. TY Senator for sharing your invaluable experiences as a lawyer and legislator with a packed room.
August 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Honored to moderate today's conversation with @SenatorDurbin at the @ChicagoBarAssoc, and a special treat to have a number of U.S. District Court Judges join us. TY Senator for sharing your invaluable experiences as a lawyer and legislator with a packed room.
Ever wondered what it's like to be at the center of U.S. policy ? Join me tomorrow at the @ChicagoBarAssoc for a conversation with Senator Dick Durbin as he reflects on his leadership in IL and DC, key legislative accomplishments, and the challenges facing the country.
August 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Ever wondered what it's like to be at the center of U.S. policy ? Join me tomorrow at the @ChicagoBarAssoc for a conversation with Senator Dick Durbin as he reflects on his leadership in IL and DC, key legislative accomplishments, and the challenges facing the country.
Tonight I had the privilege of attending the Decalogue Society of Lawyers' 91st Annual Installation & Awards Dinner. Congrats @NancyRotering & all awardees. It's always great to support the Jewish legal community & this cornerstone of the profession for so many years.
August 1, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Tonight I had the privilege of attending the Decalogue Society of Lawyers' 91st Annual Installation & Awards Dinner. Congrats @NancyRotering & all awardees. It's always great to support the Jewish legal community & this cornerstone of the profession for so many years.
TY @LGCChicago @UIllinoisLaw @LoyolaAcademy for the kind shout outs. Proud to be an Illini, Rambler and LGCer ! (And I esp appreciate the pic of younger Mike 😂)
July 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
TY @LGCChicago @UIllinoisLaw @LoyolaAcademy for the kind shout outs. Proud to be an Illini, Rambler and LGCer ! (And I esp appreciate the pic of younger Mike 😂)
Enjoying delicious ice cream on a hot day with the families of the #39thWardDems ! TY #RamForSenate for hosting me !
July 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Enjoying delicious ice cream on a hot day with the families of the #39thWardDems ! TY #RamForSenate for hosting me !
Great to celebrate #SkipSaviano & the community leaders in Elmwood Park last night. Thank you for all you do !
July 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Great to celebrate #SkipSaviano & the community leaders in Elmwood Park last night. Thank you for all you do !
Congratulations #DonHarmonIL & Judge Tom Lyons on being recognized by the Advocates Society for your support of Chicago's Polish legal community. Gratulacje!
July 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Congratulations #DonHarmonIL & Judge Tom Lyons on being recognized by the Advocates Society for your support of Chicago's Polish legal community. Gratulacje!
#EvanstonDems are fired up ! Great to spend the afternoon w/ long time friends. When we fight, we win ! H/t #janschakowsky
July 21, 2025 at 3:04 AM
#EvanstonDems are fired up ! Great to spend the afternoon w/ long time friends. When we fight, we win ! H/t #janschakowsky
Great night celebrating #cookcountyclerk and her leadership for Cook County. Packed house of supporters for her and her important work.
July 16, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Great night celebrating #cookcountyclerk and her leadership for Cook County. Packed house of supporters for her and her important work.
Thank you United Neighbors of the 26th Ward for hosting tonight's judicial candidates forum. Proud to share my work as Judge and commitment to fairness and the Rule of Law.
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July 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Thank you United Neighbors of the 26th Ward for hosting tonight's judicial candidates forum. Proud to share my work as Judge and commitment to fairness and the Rule of Law.
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Great to meet tonight with #cookcountyclerk and the Bloom Township Democrats ! Thank you for all you do for working families!
July 15, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Great to meet tonight with #cookcountyclerk and the Bloom Township Democrats ! Thank you for all you do for working families!
Great afternoon supporting my friends in the Chicago Progressive Caucus. Onward !
July 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Great afternoon supporting my friends in the Chicago Progressive Caucus. Onward !
Always excited to join the Proviso Township Democrats! It was an honor to connect with Speaker Welch and our amazing local Mayors as a newly appointed Judge of the Circuit Court. Energized to continue to work alongside these dedicated leaders. Let's do this! 💪 #ProvisoDems
July 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Always excited to join the Proviso Township Democrats! It was an honor to connect with Speaker Welch and our amazing local Mayors as a newly appointed Judge of the Circuit Court. Energized to continue to work alongside these dedicated leaders. Let's do this! 💪 #ProvisoDems
An exciting and fun night with the 47th Ward and 18th Ward Democrats at their receptions! So much great energy and wonderful people. Thanks for having me! @fightin47th @aldcurtis18
July 11, 2025 at 4:13 AM
An exciting and fun night with the 47th Ward and 18th Ward Democrats at their receptions! So much great energy and wonderful people. Thanks for having me! @fightin47th @aldcurtis18
Excited to celebrate Katie Twardak last night and her installation as President of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois. Congratulations, Katie !
July 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Excited to celebrate Katie Twardak last night and her installation as President of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois. Congratulations, Katie !
Big news ! I was sworn in recently as a Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County ! I'm honored to continue to serve and to ensure equal access to justice for all people in Cook County. So excited Erin, Will and Jack were there, as well as Senator Durbin and many other mentors and friends.
June 30, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Big news ! I was sworn in recently as a Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County ! I'm honored to continue to serve and to ensure equal access to justice for all people in Cook County. So excited Erin, Will and Jack were there, as well as Senator Durbin and many other mentors and friends.
Great to celebrate Chicago media legends @lynnsweet.bsky.social and Walter Jacobson on being awarded the Dante Award as a "friend to truth" by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans.
May 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Great to celebrate Chicago media legends @lynnsweet.bsky.social and Walter Jacobson on being awarded the Dante Award as a "friend to truth" by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans.
Excited to speak on the panel exploring HHS & federal challenges under the new Administration to advance nutrition security & health equity at the @FoodasMedicineNetwork2025 conference in Chicago this week. Grateful to have shared space with such thoughtful change makers. #NutritionPolicy
May 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Excited to speak on the panel exploring HHS & federal challenges under the new Administration to advance nutrition security & health equity at the @FoodasMedicineNetwork2025 conference in Chicago this week. Grateful to have shared space with such thoughtful change makers. #NutritionPolicy
It's hard to process the news about my wonderful friend, Lori Healey. Her kindness and light made even the toughest situations feel a little brighter. My heart goes out to Emily, Ramsey and Walt during this incredibly difficult time. Rest peacefully, Lori.
May 7, 2025 at 4:56 AM
It's hard to process the news about my wonderful friend, Lori Healey. Her kindness and light made even the toughest situations feel a little brighter. My heart goes out to Emily, Ramsey and Walt during this incredibly difficult time. Rest peacefully, Lori.
Wonderful to support the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and celebrate its 10th Anniversary. TY Loftus Eisenberg for hosting us. Congrats to founder @nancyrotering.bsky.social.
May 5, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Wonderful to support the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and celebrate its 10th Anniversary. TY Loftus Eisenberg for hosting us. Congrats to founder @nancyrotering.bsky.social.
Proud to stand for the Rule of Law and reaffirm the oath I took as a lawyer on Law Day today at Federal Plaza.
May 2, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Proud to stand for the Rule of Law and reaffirm the oath I took as a lawyer on Law Day today at Federal Plaza.
Congratulations to Sam Waterston (Lincoln Leadership Prize) & Sen. Dick Durbin (Charity for All Award)! Both honored by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation for their dedication to democracy and civic leadership. Well deserved!
April 22, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Congratulations to Sam Waterston (Lincoln Leadership Prize) & Sen. Dick Durbin (Charity for All Award)! Both honored by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation for their dedication to democracy and civic leadership. Well deserved!
"As a former Regional Director for HHS, the plan wasn’t just misguided — it has dealt a devastating blow to public health. Trump officials haven’t streamlined — they’ve sabotaged our public health system."
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April 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
"As a former Regional Director for HHS, the plan wasn’t just misguided — it has dealt a devastating blow to public health. Trump officials haven’t streamlined — they’ve sabotaged our public health system."
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