O’Neill Burke to be sworn in as Cook County state’s attorney Monday

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O’Neill Burke to be sworn in as Cook County state’s attorney Monday

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Monday, December 2, 2024 10:42AM

Eileen O’Neill Burke will be sworn in as the next Cook County state’s attorney Monday, replacing Kim Foxx.

CHICAGO (WLS) — Eileen O’Neill Burke will be sworn in as the next Cook County state’s attorney Monday.

She will take over the office from Kim Foxx, who did not seek re-election.

Burke said updating training for prosecutors and police, prosecuting gun crimes, and addressing the root cause of crime are her top priorities.

RELATED: Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx reflects on 8 years in office

Thursday’s swearing-in ceremony will take place in the Ivy Room in River North starting at 10 a.m.

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December 2, 2024 at 04:44AM

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