A new Cook County state’s attorney inherits crime problems aggravated by her predecessor, Kim Foxx. Eileen O’Neill Burke ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is renewing her calls for a Cook County judge to resign.

The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions ...

The 52-year-old progressive prosecutor transformed the state’s attorney’s office. Now, she’s ready for rest and rediscovery.

Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans has pledged to provide additional training for all Cook County judges who hear ...

Eileen O’Neill Burke, the Democratic candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney, declares victory on election night. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Eileen O’Neill Burke, the Democratic ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Retired Justice Eileen O'Neill Burke was projected the winner in a heated race for Cook County State's Attorney, with the seat open for the first time in 16 years. O'Neill Burke ...

Though Evanston voters heartily approved a 2022 referendum to adopt ranked choice voting, also called instant runoff voting, ...

As she prepares to take office next month, Cook County States Attorney-elect Eileen O'Neill Burke on Friday shed some light ...