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.
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.
Eileen O'Neill Burke begins term as Cook County State's Attorney
Eileen O’Neill Burke took the oath of office and was officially sworn in as the next Cook County State’s Attorney on Monday. A former prosecutor, law division judge, and appellate court justice O’Neill Burke takes over from Kim Foxx.
Cook County State's Attorney O'Neill Burke officially sworn in
State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke described Cook County as a region primed to boom, but overshadowed by crime. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
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.
New Cook County state's attorney announces change to detention policy under SAFE-T Act
Just moments after being sworn in as Cook County's new state's attorney, Eileen O'Neill Burke announced a change to the county's policy involving the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Cook County State's Attorney O'Neill Burke gets to work on Day 1
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.
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.
Editorial: The ghost of Jussie Smollett rises up to haunt the Kim Foxx exit tour
The Illinois Supreme Court ruling in favor of Jussie Smollett threw a surprise wrench in Kim Foxx’s valedictory tour.
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Kim Foxx reflects on her term as Cook County State's Attorney
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office has released a review of Kim Foxx’s eight year tenure. The publications aim to ...
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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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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 ...
From a violent neighborhood to prosecuting violent offenders, Kim Foxx reflects on historic time in office
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
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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 ...
Vindication for Kim Foxx
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Kim Foxx touts reforms in report on tenure as Cook County State’s Attorney
CHICAGO - On the eve of her exit from office, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx released a final report and data summary recapping her eight years as the county’s top prosecutor.