Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Recent News About Cook County State's Attorney's Office
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From Chicago City Wire
Open Letter: It's time for a Black man to serve as Cook County State's Attorney
Nearly two dozen prominent politicians have publicly endorsed Clayton Harris III for the position of Cook County State's Attorney, asserting that it is time a Black man held this role. The endorsement came in the form of an open letter to voters, which was first published by Politico.
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From Chicago City Wire
No charges against Foxx in Smollett case but GOP leaders want her out
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx will not be criminally charged over her investigation into actor Jessie Smollett’s claim of a hate crime in Chicago, a special prosecutor has decided.
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From Chicago City Wire
Cook County State's Attorney candidate demands Foxx's resignation over Smollett case
The Republican candidate for Cook County State's Attorney is calling for Democratic incumbent Kim Foxx to resign after a special prosecutor’s report found she allegedly lied and abused discretion in the handling of the Jussie Smollett case.
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O'Brien wins GOP nomination for Cook County state's attorney, will face Foxx in general election
Patrick O’Brien, a former Cook County judge, assistant state’s attorney, and an assistant Illinois attorney general, easily held back challenger Christopher Pfannkuche to win the Republican primary for Cook County state's attorney.
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Foxx top aide resigns amid review of referrals to former law firm
A top Cook County deputy state’s attorney resigned last week after an internal review uncovered he was referring business to his former law firm at higher rates than normally charged by the county.