A new Cook County state’s attorney inherits crime problems aggravated by her predecessor, Kim Foxx. Eileen O’Neill Burke ...

The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is renewing her calls for a Cook County judge to resign.

The 52-year-old progressive prosecutor transformed the state’s attorney’s office. Now, she’s ready for rest and rediscovery.

Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans has pledged to provide additional training for all Cook County judges who hear ...

During an interview with FOX 32's Tia Ewing, Kim Foxx spoke candidly about the highs and lows of her time in office and ...

The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate ...

Though Evanston voters heartily approved a 2022 referendum to adopt ranked choice voting, also called instant runoff voting, ...

As she prepares to take office next month, Cook County States Attorney-elect Eileen O'Neill Burke on Friday shed some light ...

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the criminal conviction of actor Jussie Smollett, accused of faking a 2019 attack ...

Eileen O’Neill Burke, the Democratic candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney, declares victory on election night. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Eileen O’Neill Burke, the Democratic ...