Kim Foxx

One of the candidates in the Cook County's State's Attorney race is picking up a major endorsement.

The candidates running for Cook County State's Attorney made a plea to the public for their vote Tuesday.

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx spoke about her record and future in one of her final public appearances before the primary election.

One of the highly anticipated contests is for the position of Cook County State's Attorney, following Kim Foxx's decision not to seek re-election in 2024.

Former Alderman Bob Fioretti has declared his candidacy for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, in a bid to succeed the outgoing Kim Foxx.

Illinois last month became the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail for pretrial release.

"Innocent people in Chicago are victimized by a justice system that cares more about political correctness than punishing the criminals who have harmed them and their families for 11 years. Eleven years," said Jordan. "Chicago has led the country in homicides, and it's only gotten worse under state attorney Kim Foxx."

Chicago Democrats on Monday lambasted Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee for planning a crime forum in Chicago on Tuesday, rather than working to avoid a federal government shutdown.

Violence prevention activists called on Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and Mayor Brandon Johnson to enforce the criminal laws of the city and state.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s pick to replace outgoing State’s Attorney Kim Foxx received a key seal of approval Tuesday as the Cook County Democratic Party voted to slate Clayton Harris III in next year’s primary election.