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To protect ‘crown jewel’ case, former prosecutor tried to conceal friendship with witness, state alleges in closing arguments
The trial ends at a transition point for the state’s attorney’s office. Shortly before she left office, former State’s ...
Store owners say new State's Attorney O'Neill Burke's tightening of felony retail theft rules is much welcome
The $1,000 threshold​ to make retail theft a felony crime​—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx​—will be ...
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Kim Foxx Reflects on Reformative Justice Achievements and Controversies as She Departs Cook County State's Attorney Office
Kim Foxx steps down as Cook County State's Attorney, leaving behind a legacy of justice reform and controversy.
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Craig Futterman Comments on Eileen O'Neill Burke’s First Day as Cook County State's Attorney
Daley, who was seen with Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling. Outgoing State's Attorney Kim Foxx was not in attendance. After her swearing-in ceremony, O'Neill Burke wasted little time ...
Eileen O'Neill Burke sworn in as Cook County state's attorney
Upon taking the oath as Cook County's new state's attorney, O'Neill Burke says it is time to hold criminals accountable. In ...
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker names early childhood director
Pritzker names early childhood director A recently created Illinois state agency has a new leader pending state Senate ...
As she is sworn in, State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke decries violence and pledges new detention policy
Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke pledged to get “seismic things done” Monday morning as she took her oath of ...
Kim Foxx reflects on bail reform, vacating wrongful convictions as successor takes tough-on-crime stance
Foxx, who chose not to seek a third term as Cook County's top prosecutor, said her office worked “tirelessly to enhance the ...
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Newly sworn Cook County state’s attorney announces changes to detention policy
Pledging to “build a safer, stronger Cook County,” new State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced policy changes Monday ...
Eileen O’Neill Burke sworn in as new Cook County State’s Attorney
CHICAGO - Eileen O’Neill Burke was sworn in as the new Cook County State’s Attorney on Monday. O’Neill Burke, a Democrat, was ...
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Eileen O'Neill Burke takes over as Cook County State's Attorney
Eileen O’Neill Burke was sworn in as the new Cook County State’s Attorney on Monday. O’Neill Burke, a Democrat, was elected last month to succeed Kim Foxx, who has served as the county’s top ...
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Officer Reddins' Death Exposes Failures of Progressive Policies
Tragedy Strikes as Another Officer Falls Victim to Failed Progressive Policies** In a heartbreaking incident that underscores the consequences of soft-on-crime policies, Oak Par ...