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

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Monday, December 2, 2024 10:42AM

O'Neill Burke to be sworn in as Cook County SA
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.

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

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

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