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August 13, 2020

Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx Announces 42 Approved Felony Charges Related to Sunday Night’s Looting in Chicago

As of today, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) has sought felony charges in 43 cases related to the events Sunday night. Forty-two of those cases have been approved.  In the case where the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) declined to file felony charges, the CPD detectives concurred with not charging a felony. The felony charges approved include: “The State’s Attorney Office is...
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August 4, 2020

Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx Joins Fight Against Trump Administration Restrictions on Employment Authorization for Asylum Seekers

Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general and 10 major cities and counties from around the nation in challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to limit access to employment authorization for asylum seekers. Under two new rules, individuals seeking asylum in the United States would be indefinitely delayed and barred in some cases from...
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July 29, 2020

Statement from Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office works to uphold public safety through the fair and efficient administration of justice.  Every day, our dedicated Victim Witness Unit is on the front lines, working directly with those most affected by violence as they navigate the court system on their path to seeking justice.  This unit is funded by allocations in our annual County Budget as well as...
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July 9, 2020

COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY KIMBERLY FOXX ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCE FOR PUBLIC TO REPORT ALLEGED POLICE CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT

Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx announced a new online process where county residents can directly report allegations of criminal police misconduct to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO). The CCSAO’s Police Criminal Misconduct Complaint Form aims to increase community safety and police accountability. Some examples of criminal misconduct include: burglary,...
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July 6, 2020

COVID-19 Updates

List of Community Resources Available During COVID-19 Pandemic in English and Spanish  State's Attorney's Office Court Contact Information Cook County Resumption of Court Operations and Services Plan - 07/06/20 Read more here.   *Update on Court Operations - 6/26/20 Under an order entered today (6.26.20) by Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans, the Circuit Court of Cook County will begin conducting more...
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June 30, 2020

Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx Declines to Prosecute Charges Tied to Peaceful Protestors

Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx released an official policy outlining the Office’s decision not to prosecute individuals charged with minor offenses related to peaceful protests.  In recent weeks, individuals gathered calling for criminal justice reform, police accountability, and systemic change. While protesting, law enforcement agencies in Chicago and suburban Cook County...
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June 29, 2020

Statement from Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx

“I am saddened by the horrific violence and loss of life occurring across the city and county, especially for the children who were senselessly and violently murdered in these past weeks at the hands of those intent on causing harm and disrupting the safety of our communities. Public safety remains our top priority. We will continue to focus our attention on violent crime, and prosecuting those...
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June 15, 2020

Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx Applauds Supreme Court Public Safety Win

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear the Illinois State Rifle Association’s (ISRA) appeal to Wilson v. Cook County, et al. handing the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) a big win in their ongoing fight to protect residents from gun violence. The ISRA backed a challenge to a long-standing Cook County ordinance banning the possession, use, or sale of assault...
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June 4, 2020

Statement on the incident that occurred at Brickyard Mall.

“The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is committed to public safety and pursuing the fair administration of justice for everyone in our communities. We are aware of the incident that occurred at Brickyard Mall and are currently conducting a thorough, independent review of the matter, including the conduct of the police officers involved. We take law enforcement accountability seriously and...
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May 29, 2020

Statement from Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx

"I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and community of George Floyd. It is my sincerest hope that those responsible for this horrific murder are held accountable. I am also disgusted by our president’s hateful and racist rhetoric in the wake of the uprisings in Minneapolis. At a time when we are once again reckoning with the toxic poison of racism, we must reject those who delight in...
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May 21, 2020

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office to Make Transportation Available to Survivors of Domestic Violence through Lyft during COVID-19

Today, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office (CCSAO) announced that in partnership with Lyft, it will provide access to transportation for survivors of domestic violence in Cook County. The partnership is part of LyftUp, Lyft’s comprehensive effort to expand transportation access to those who need it most. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Lyft has activated more than 500 LyftUp partners –...
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April 15, 2020

Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx Urges Adults to Securely Store Firearms Amidst Stay-At-Home Orders

Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx urged adults to securely store any firearms in order to keep guns out of the hands of children and teens and prevent unintentional shootings and gun suicides. While responsible gun owners must always store their guns locked, unloaded, and separately from ammunition, it is even more important right now with families sheltering at home. “Ensuring...
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March 30, 2020

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Announces 1st Confirmed Case of COVID-19

Today, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) announced its first confirmed case of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19. The employee works at the Cook County Domestic Violence Court Building located at 555 W. Harrison Street in Chicago and last reported for work on March 24, 2020. Due to privacy law, no additional information about the individual can be released.   The CCSAO...
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March 23, 2020

Statement from Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx on Cook County Jail Population

Following a hearing before Cook County Judge Leroy K. Martin earlier today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx released the following statement regarding the urgent situation at the Cook County Jail and emergency bail hearings to expedite release of detainees during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “In the interest of both public health and safety during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, the...
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March 20, 2020

Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx Announces Office Will Not Prosecute Non-Violent, Low-Level Drug Offenses Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Amidst the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx today announced that the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) will not prosecute cases of non-violent, low-level narcotics offenses at this time and will continue to review and prioritize other charges on a case-by-case basis to make appropriate determinations in light of the public health crisis and reduced court...
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