Clayton Harris III begins campaign for Cook County State’s Attorney as 2024 election cycle kicks off
One of the highly anticipated contests is for the position of Cook County State's Attorney, following Kim Foxx's decision not to seek re-election in 2024.
Former Alderman Bob Fioretti announces run for Cook County State's Attorney
Former Alderman Bob Fioretti has declared his candidacy for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, in a bid to succeed the outgoing Kim Foxx.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: Kim Foxx touts successes one month after implementation
Illinois last month became the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail for pretrial release.
Congressman blasts Kim Foxx during Chicago meeting on crime: 'it's only gotten worse'
"Innocent people in Chicago are victimized by a justice system that cares more about political correctness than punishing the criminals who have harmed them and their families for 11 years. Eleven years," said Jordan. "Chicago has led the country in homicides, and it's only gotten worse under state attorney Kim Foxx."
Democrats blast House Republicans for planned forum on Chicago crime instead of addressing government shutdown
Chicago Democrats on Monday lambasted Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee for planning a crime forum in Chicago on Tuesday, rather than working to avoid a federal government shutdown.
'Innocent kids don't murder people': Anti-violence activists, families call on Johnson, Foxx to enforce laws
Violence prevention activists called on Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and Mayor Brandon Johnson to enforce the criminal laws of the city and state.
Preckwinkle’s pick slated by Cook County Democratic Party to replace Kim Foxx
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s pick to replace outgoing State’s Attorney Kim Foxx received a key seal of approval Tuesday as the Cook County Democratic Party voted to slate Clayton Harris III in next year’s primary election.
Cook County State's Attorney's Office expands parental leave to 12 weeks for employees
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced Thursday that her office has expanded parental leave to up to 12 fully paid weeks.
Kim Foxx's office says it will no longer object to waiving court fees for low-income defendants
The Cook County state’s attorney’s office announced Tuesday it will no longer object to waiving court fees for low-income defendants, a move it said was aimed at reducing racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
Chicago prosecutor quits with blistering letter on crime: 'I will not raise my son here'
A 20-year veteran Chicago prosecutor quit his job and wrote a blistering letter to his colleagues on his way out Friday, blasting the city's "stupid" leaders and declaring they set the city "on a course to disaster."