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 ...
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 ...
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Eileen O’Neill Burke sworn in as new 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 ...
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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
Eileen O'Neill Burke was sworn in as the new Cook County State's Attorney Monday morning after winning the race with more than twice as many votes as her Republican challenger. Several of Cook ...
State Prosecutor Gets Second Win in Supervision, Conduct Suit
A state’s attorney for a suburban Chicago county has again defeated claims that he recklessly supervised a top deputy who was engaged in a romantic relationship with a woman, as his office prosecuted ...
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Pre-trial release hearing delayed for former deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey
A Sangamon County judge was expected to set conditions Friday that would have seen Sean Grayson released from jail.