1st Judicial Subcircuit
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Passionate Trial Attorney
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Dedicated Law Professor
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Community Advocate
Radiance’s Bar Ratings
EVENTS
Happy Hour
An intimate candidate meet & greet for D9 members and supporters of D9 to celebrate the culture and community!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
5:00 PM to 9:00 9M
PARK MANOR 75
600 E 75TH STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60619
DONATION: $50
light refreshments will be provided
Paint, Sip & Support
Join us for a campaign FUNdraiser and bring out the artist in you!
All ages are welcome.
All supplies will be provided.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
PING TOM MEMORIAL PARK
1700 S WENTWORTH AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616
DONATION: $40
Mocktails and Light refrehsments provided
WHO IS RADIANCE?
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Radiance has worked as an attorney in the public sector for 17 years. From survivors of domestic violence, to Chicagoans facing housing instability, to those ensnared in the criminal legal system, Radiance has fought for her clients with compassion and conviction.
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Radiance hopes to extend her reach by serving the people of Cook County with compassion as a judge.
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Juris Doctor, 2007 - Loyola University Chicago, School of Law
Bachelor of Arts, 2004 - Vanderbilt University
Kenwood Academy, 2000
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Growing up, Radiance was a competitive gymnast.
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Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 3315 - Executive-At-Large
Rainbow PUSH Coalition - Member
Women’s Criminal Defense Bar Association - Member
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Campaign Supporters
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS
James P. Lynch
Partner
Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC
Patricia A. Hudson
Associate Attorney
Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC
FIRMS
Become a Campaign Supporter by donating here.
Checks can be mailed to:
Citizens to Elect Radiance Ward
P.O. Box 16748
Chicago, IL 60616