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CONTACT: sao.media@cookcountysao.org     Full day of programming includes live demonstrations of weapons; multidisciplinary panels on best courtroom strategies  CHICAGO — In partnership with the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) and the Joyce…

CONTACT: sao.media@cookcountysao.org                       Campaign targeting sophisticated crews brings law enforcement, prosecutors and businesses together to combat retail theft; leads to more than 500 arrests  CHICAGO – The Cook County State’s Attorney’s…

CONTACT: sao.media@cookcountysao.org     CHICAGO — Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune editorial board looked at State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke’s first six months in office, concluding she “has wasted no time beginning to whip the office into shape,” while…

Jury finds man guilty of killing 11-year-old Jayden Perkins as the boy protected his motherBy Madeline Buckley // Chicago Tribune  A jury on Thursday evening found a man guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins as he tried to protect his pregnant mother,…

Crosetti Brand convicted of stabbing pregnant woman and killing her sonBy Sara Machi, Todd Feurer and Natalie Goldstick // CBS Chicago A jury Thursday evening found defendant Crosetti Brand guilty of stabbing an 11-year-old boy and seriously injuring the boy's pregnant mother in March 2024.…

Structural changes ensure experienced prosecutors handle domestic violence homicides; detention sought for offenders in domestic violence batteries   CHICAGO — Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke sat down with the ABC7 Investigative…

CONTACT: sao.media@cookcountysao.org      Comprehensive Report Recommends Increased Collaboration with Law Enforcement; Greater Care and Focus on Victims and Witnesses; Technology Upgrades CHICAGO – Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke…

 CHICAGO — Two bills championed by Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke are headed to the Governor’s desk after passing through both chambers of the General Assembly. This was the first legislative session since Burke assumed office last December, and these two initiatives…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 19, 2025CONTACT:sao.media@cookcountysao.org                                                                                                       COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY EILEEN O'NEILL BURKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON URGENT NEED FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH FACILITIES PROTECTION…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 18, 2025CONTACT:sao.media@cookcountysao.orgCook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke (’90) Delivers Chicago-Kent College of Law Commencement AddressCHICAGO — Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke today delivered the commencement address to Chicago-…