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JURY FINDS MAN GUILTY OF KILLING 11-YEAR-OLD JAYDEN PERKINS AS THE BOY PROTECTED HIS MOTHER.

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,…
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CROSETTI BRAND CONVICTED OF STABBING PREGNANT WOMAN AND KILLING HER SON

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.…
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COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY BURKE DETAILS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONSE WITH ABC7 INVESTIGATIVE TEAM

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 Team to…
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COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY BURKE ISSUES TRANSITION REPORT

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…
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STATE’S ATTORNEY BURKE’S LEGISLATION ON FELONY GUN POSSESSION DIVERSION PROGRAM AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HEADS TO GOVERNOR’S DESK

 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…
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COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY EILEEN O'NEILL BURKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON URGENT NEED FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH FACILITIES PROTECTION LEGISLATION

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…
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COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY EILEEN O’NEILL BURKE (’90) DELIVERS CHICAGO-KENT COLLEGE OF LAW COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

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-…
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COOK COUNTY PROSECUTORS SECURE 90-YEAR SENTENCE FOR SHOOTER CONVICTED IN MURDER OF OFF-DUTY CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER

COOK COUNTY PROSECUTORS SECURE 90-YEAR SENTENCE FOR SHOOTER CONVICTED IN MURDER OF OFF-DUTY CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERCHICAGO – Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke today announced that prosecutors have secured a 90-year prison sentence for Menelik Jackson, 30, following his…
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COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY EXPANDS PILOT PROGRAM TO STREAMLINE CHARGING PROCESS FOR LOW-LEVEL GUN POSSESSION CASES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 4, 2025CONTACT:sao.media@cookcountysao.org                                                                  COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY EXPANDS PILOT PROGRAM TO STREAMLINE CHARGING PROCESS FOR LOW-LEVEL GUN POSSESSION CASESMore efficient charging process gets police…
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JOINT STATEMENT OF COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY EILEEN O'NEILL BURKE AND CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT LARRY SNELLING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 26, 2025CONTACT:sao.media@cookcountysao.orgJOINT STATEMENT OF COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY EILEEN O'NEILL BURKE AND CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT LARRY SNELLINGWe applaud today's Supreme Court ruling upholding restrictions on ghost guns, which have become far…
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