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.
New Cook County State's Attorney drops felony retail theft threshold to $300
Retailers are relieved by the move by State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke, and believe the move by previous State's Attorney Kim Foxx to raise the threshold to $1,000 enabled crime. Tara Molina reports.
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 to keep those accused of violent crime behind bars while awaiting
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 elected last month to succeed Kim Foxx, who has served as the county’s top prosecutor for the last eight years. Foxx decided not to run for reelection this year.
O'Neill Burke sworn in as Cook County state's attorney
Eileen O'Neill Burke will be sworn in as the next Cook County state's attorney Monday. She will take over the office from Kim Foxx, who did not seek re-election. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Burke said updating training for prosecutors and police,
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 dropping to $300, effective immediately.
What to expect with Eileen O’Neill Burke as the Cook County State's Attorney
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.
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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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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Kim Foxx reflects on her term as Cook County State's Attorney
(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The Cook County State's Attorney's office has released a review of Kim Foxx's eight year tenure.
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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 ...
Eileen O'Neill Burke sworn in as Cook County State's Attorney
Eileen O'Neill Burke is set to be sworn in as the new Cook County State's Attorney Monday morning, after winning the race ...
Vindication for Kim Foxx
— Jim Coughlan, has been nominated to be a member of the U.S. International Trade Commission. Coughlan is senior VP and ...