Judge orders former President Trump removed from Illinois primary ballot, but puts order on hold

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered the Illinois Board of Elections to remove former President Donald Trump from the Illinois primary ballot – but also put the order on hold, pending a likely appeal.

Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie R. Porter issued the ruling Wednesday – but stayed the ruling until in anticipation of an appeal to the Illinois Appellate or Supreme Court.

The primary is on March 19.