New Cook County Public Defender is chosen
The director of the Illinois Justice Project has been chosen to replace outgoing Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli.
The director of the Illinois Justice Project has been chosen to replace outgoing Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli.
Foxx begins 2nd term, vows to continue pushing for racial justice reforms
On Monday, Kim Foxx began her second term as chief prosecutor, with Chicago enduring more shootings and killings than we have seen in decades. She also talked of a new strategy in the bloodiest neighborhoods.
On Monday, Kim Foxx began her second term as chief prosecutor, with Chicago enduring more shootings and killings than we have seen in decades. She also talked of a new strategy in the bloodiest neighborhoods.
Family of Chicago cabbie killed while on the job wants justice, calls out Kim Foxx
“I want the state’s attorney to acknowledge whether or not there were mistakes made that allowed my father’s murderer to flee the country,” the victim's son said.
“I want the state’s attorney to acknowledge whether or not there were mistakes made that allowed my father’s murderer to flee the country,” the victim's son said.
Pollsters among biggest losers of 2020 Election
Political analyst Thom Serafin talks about the underestimation of pollsters, Trump's staying power and Tuesday's massive voter turnout.
Political analyst Thom Serafin talks about the underestimation of pollsters, Trump's staying power and Tuesday's massive voter turnout.
Kim Foxx claims victory in Cook County State's Attorney race
Kim Foxx has been re-elected as Cook County State's Attorney.
Kim Foxx has been re-elected as Cook County State's Attorney.
Kim Foxx talks about her race for re-election
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx joins Good Day Chicago to talk about her campaign platform heading into the election.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx joins Good Day Chicago to talk about her campaign platform heading into the election.
White police officer not charged in Chicago-area killing of Black security guard
A white suburban police officer who fatally shot a Black security guard outside of the suburban Chicago bar where he was working will not be charged, prosecutors announced Friday.
A white suburban police officer who fatally shot a Black security guard outside of the suburban Chicago bar where he was working will not be charged, prosecutors announced Friday.
Kim Foxx says she won't debate challenger in race for state's attorney
“She doesn't want to debate because she doesn't want to have to defend policies that are indefensible,” Republican challenger Pat O’Brien said.
“She doesn't want to debate because she doesn't want to have to defend policies that are indefensible,” Republican challenger Pat O’Brien said.
Cook County Democrats spurn endorsement for judge who handled Smollett case
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is suggesting local Democratic Party committeemen made a mistake today when they voted to dump a respected judge on the retention ballot this fall.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is suggesting local Democratic Party committeemen made a mistake today when they voted to dump a respected judge on the retention ballot this fall.
Judge will not publish full investigatory report on state's attorney's handling of Smollett case
Judge Michael Toomin announced on Friday he will not publish the special prosecutor's full 60-page investigatory report on how the state's attorney, Kim Foxx, handled the Jussie Smollett case.
Judge Michael Toomin announced on Friday he will not publish the special prosecutor's full 60-page investigatory report on how the state's attorney, Kim Foxx, handled the Jussie Smollett case.
Kim Foxx faces scrutiny from voters, panel over Smollett case
Chicago’s top prosecutor isn’t clear of the yearlong scrutiny of her office’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case, even though a special prosecutor this week concluded that nothing she or her staff did qualified as criminal.
Chicago’s top prosecutor isn’t clear of the yearlong scrutiny of her office’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case, even though a special prosecutor this week concluded that nothing she or her staff did qualified as criminal.
Kim Foxx opponent responds to special prosecutor report on handling of Smollett case
Pat O'Brien, candidate for Cook County State's Attorney, reacts to the special prosecutor's report on the handling of the Jussie Smollett case.
Pat O'Brien, candidate for Cook County State's Attorney, reacts to the special prosecutor's report on the handling of the Jussie Smollett case.
‘Substantial abuses’ by Foxx's office in Smollett case, special prosecutor finds
A special prosecutor in Chicago accused Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and her office on Monday of repeatedly abusing their discretion and making false public statements in the case against actor Jussie Smollett last year, but he concluded they did nothing criminal.
A special prosecutor in Chicago accused Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and her office on Monday of repeatedly abusing their discretion and making false public statements in the case against actor Jussie Smollett last year, but he concluded they did nothing criminal.
Ald. Ray Lopez slams Kim Foxx for response to looting: 'Too little, too late'
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has "failed consistently" to protect Chicago residents from violent crimes, a Democratic city council member told "Fox & Friends First" on Friday.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has "failed consistently" to protect Chicago residents from violent crimes, a Democratic city council member told "Fox & Friends First" on Friday.
Kim Foxx announces 42 felony charges related to Sunday night's looting in Chicago
On Thursday, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) said they sought felony charges in 43 cases related to the events that occurred Sunday night, with 42 of those cases being approved.
On Thursday, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) said they sought felony charges in 43 cases related to the events that occurred Sunday night, with 42 of those cases being approved.
Chicago alderman calls on state's attorney Kim Foxx to resign: Looters and rioters were 'let go'
The “common denominator” in the crime “problem” in Chicago is “our state's attorney’s office,” Anthony Napolitano, a Chicago alderman and former police officer, said on Thursday.
The “common denominator” in the crime “problem” in Chicago is “our state's attorney’s office,” Anthony Napolitano, a Chicago alderman and former police officer, said on Thursday.
Kim Foxx's office dismissed more than 25,000 felony cases: report
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has dismissed more than 25,000 felony cases - including murder cases- during her tenure from November 2019, according to an analysis by the Chicago Tribune based on data from the Cook County State's Attorney office.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has dismissed more than 25,000 felony cases - including murder cases- during her tenure from November 2019, according to an analysis by the Chicago Tribune based on data from the Cook County State's Attorney office.
Lightfoot blames Foxx's lack of criminal charges for Chicago looting
The looting and civil unrest in downtown Chicago is putting Mayor Lori Lightfoot at odds with Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
The looting and civil unrest in downtown Chicago is putting Mayor Lori Lightfoot at odds with Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Chicago pastors demand protection for those who turn in killers: 'They're afraid'
They say Chicago has to do a better job of catching and convicting killers, and they’re calling on Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to create a new witness protection program they say will help do just that.
They say Chicago has to do a better job of catching and convicting killers, and they’re calling on Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to create a new witness protection program they say will help do just that.
Republican candidate challenging Kim Foxx launches FoxxFails.com
After asking for tips about wrongdoing in Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx’s office, the Republican running against her claims he has collected nearly three dozen.
After asking for tips about wrongdoing in Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx’s office, the Republican running against her claims he has collected nearly three dozen.