Cook County state's attorney has prioritized human trafficking cases during 1st year in office

In her first year as Cook County state's attorney, Eileen O'Neill Burke has prioritized human trafficking cases.

Ex-Gangster Disciples boss Larry Hoover's freedom bid should be rejected, Cook County top prosecutor says

State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke says Hoover, 75, took advantage of “misguided public policies and disinvestment” and ...

New domestic violence task force holds first meeting as Cook County announces systemic changes to help survivors, victims

The new domestic violence task force for Chicago and Cook County held its first meeting Wednesday, as the state's attorney announced new systemic changes to help survivors and victims.
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Cook County State’s Attorney Race: Democrat Eileen O’Neill Burke claims victory over Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinksi

CHICAGO — On Tuesday, Democrat Eileen O’Neill Burke claimed victory over Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinksi in the race for Cook County’s next top prosecutor. As of 9 p.m.
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Cook Co. state's attorney reflects on 1 year in office, defends handling of Blue Line attack suspect

The Cook County state's attorney on Tuesday publicly defended her office's handling of the case involving the suspect in the Blue Line attack that left a woman severely burned. Eileen O'Neill Burke ...
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Kim Foxx's chief spokesperson is latest staffer leaving Cook County State's Attorney's Office

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Kim Foxx's chief spokesperson is the latest staffer leaving her office. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office confirmed Friday Director of External Affairs, Kiera Ellis, is no ...
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Democrats endorse Anita Alvarez challenger Kim Foxx in Cook Co. state's attorney race

CHICAGO (WLS) -- With Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez under attack for her role in the Laquan McDonald case, the Cook County Democratic Party gave its support to challenger Kim Foxx in the ...
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Second candidate joining race to replace Kim Foxx as Cook County state’s attorney

The 2024 race for Cook County state’s attorney will soon have a new contender: a recently retired justice who stepped away from the bench to run for the top prosecutor’s spot. Eileen O’Neill Burke ...
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Program that allows police to directly file some gun charges to expand citywide

The Cook County state’s attorney’s office is expanding citywide a program that allows Chicago police officers to directly file charges in some low-level felony gun cases, following a review of pilots ...
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Paul Vallas: State’s attorney’s office is once again an advocate for victims, not criminals

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has been in office barely 10 months, and already critics are attacking her for her laudable efforts to recalibrate an office that had drifted away ...
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Jussie Smollett case leads to protests for, against Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx

CHICAGO -- Two passionate groups gathered outside the county building Monday morning, opposed in their response to the dismissal of 16 felony charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. One group ...