Panarese v. Hosty

Petitioner, Nicholas D. Panarese, sought judicial review in the circuit court of Cook County of a decision by respondent, Cook County Officers Electoral Board, which overruled petitioner’s objection to the nominating petitions filed by respondent, John F. Hosty, for the office of democratic committeeman of River Forest Township, Cook County, to be voted upon at the primary election on March 16. The trial court affirmed the decision of the electoral board, and petitioner appeals.

The issues presented for review are whether section 7 — 10 of the Illinois Election Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch.…