Eileen O'Neill Burke: How she won, what it might mean for criminal justice in Cook County
After days of uncertainty, Eileen O’Neill Burke emerged as Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney.
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After days of uncertainty, Eileen O’Neill Burke emerged as Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney.
After days of uncertainty, Eileen O’Neill Burke emerged as the choice of voters to be the Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney, with the former prosecutor turned defense lawyer, circuit court judge and appellate judge squeaking out a win by less than 1,600 votes. O’Neill Burke bested Clayton Harris III, a former prosecutor himself who wound through City Hall and state ...
After days of uncertainty, Eileen O’Neill Burke emerged as Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney.
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