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New Cook County prosecutor faces challenges to fix Kim Foxx legacy
A new Cook County state’s attorney inherits crime problems aggravated by her predecessor, Kim Foxx. Eileen O’Neill Burke ...
Cook County State's Attorney-elect Eileen O'Neill Burke announces full transition team
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions ...
Calls renewed for Cook County judge's resignation as domestic violence cases getting closer look
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is renewing her calls for a Cook County judge to resign.
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Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is leaving on her own terms
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 says Lacramioara Beldie’s death ‘should not have occurred’
Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans has pledged to provide additional training for all Cook County judges who hear ...
Jussie Smollett's conviction in hoax attack overturned by state supreme court
The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate ...
Cook County judge scraps ranked choice voting, set to start in Evanston in 2025
Though Evanston voters heartily approved a 2022 referendum to adopt ranked choice voting, also called instant runoff voting, ...
Incoming Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke announces transition team
As she prepares to take office next month, Cook County States Attorney-elect Eileen O'Neill Burke on Friday shed some light ...
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Photos: Cook County state’s attorney’s race
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 ...