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Eileen O’Neill Burke pledges to ‘make Cook County safer’ as state’s attorney
Eileen O’Neill Burke, the Democratic candidate for Cook County state’s attorney, poses for a photo with Gloria Batey at Manny’s Deli in the West Loop on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
A year into bail reform, more domestic violence defendants ordered held pending trial in Cook County
Judges are spending more time on initial court hearings as they weigh whether to detain or release defendants. However, ...
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.
Domestic violence judge who released man suspected of killing wife is off bench after anonymous threats
Judge Thomas E. Nowinski isn't hearing domestic violence cases due to threats, Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans said ...
Illinois Policy3d
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 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 ...
Corrections officer accused in alleged jail beating acquitted amid allegations of prosecutorial misconduct
A Cook County corrections officer was acquitted on Friday of charges stemming from an alleged jail beating amid allegations ...
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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.