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 ...

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

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

The Illinois Supreme Court has tossed out actor Jussie Smollett’s disorderly conduct convictions, ruling prosecutors ...

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

With less than 20 days to go until her swearing in, Democratic State’s Attorney-elect Eileen O’Neill Burke has started ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- One of the most critical local races voters will decide in November is for Cook County State's Attorney. Incumbent Kim Foxx is not seeing reelection. Republican candidate Bob ...

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 ...

Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.

A Cook County corrections officer was acquitted on Friday of charges stemming from an alleged jail beating amid allegations ...

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