Kudos/Testimonials

     Here, you'll find out what people are saying about Tim. Don't look for a lot of politicians on this page. Instead, you'll find regular people who know Tim and know his work. Through their words, you can come to know him, too.

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Visit the other pages on this site for more information about Tim's background and for many of his newspaper columns.

I always tell students to find the best inside themselves. Well, that's what Tim does in every pursuit he tackles. I've known him ever since he was a young teacher at Troy. He truly is a Renaissance man. He's a successful lawyer, and outstanding teacher, a talented musician and one of the most honest journalists this area has ever seen. He's an example of the best and brightest this community can produce. We don't get a chance to vote for someone like Tim very often. I, for one, am going to seize that opportunity.

               Vicki Perella, Director of Aspire.Inspire Foundation

I am elated to see one of Joliet's finest vying for
the Democratic nomination for Will County Judge. Not only have I seen
Tim's career advance in a manner we would all be proud of, I
personally endorse Tim as the Democratic nominee for Will County Judge. I am
sure other candidates are qualified, but I believe Tim would be our
best representative basd on my research.

                                    Eric Beltzhoover, Owner--Thirty Buck

"Your concert just blew my mind. How do you get so much out of the kids after such a short time?  They were superb. Your choice of music can't be beat.  It just pleases everyone.  You must put your heart and soul into your work."

                            Mary Crimaldi, grandmother of one of Tim's students on the December 2007 Drauden Point choir concert.

"This is strong, honest and brave writing that will stay with readers for a long time."

                                                The Chicago Headline Club, in awarding Tim the 2007 Peter Lisagor Award for column writing.

"Tim Placher is one of the most intellectually sophisticated people I have had the chance to meet. Tim was the Salutatorian of the Joliet Catholic High School class of 1979. With those credentials he could have gone to any University of his choosing. He chose to attend the College of St. Francis. This was the beginning of Tim committing his adulthood to his family, friends and community.  From that day he has dedicated himself to making the Joliet community a better place. He has educated its children, worked in its courts, directed choirs, filled its churches with his musical skills and has written some of the most pertinent newspaper articles I have ever read. We should feel blessed he is now offering himself to us in such an important civic duty. There is no better way for us to enhance the quality of life in the Joliet community than by electing Tim Placher a Will County judge."

                                                   Andrew Ndoca, Joliet native

All I can say is that if people want a genuine guy who is smart, has good values, a good sense of humor and one who really cares about the people and the place he lives in, then YOU DA MAN!

                                          Anne Cross, former Joliet resident