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 CHICAGO – The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) last week celebrated its largest swearing-in ceremony for the Class of 2024 today, welcoming 52 new Assistant State’s Attorneys who recently passed the bar. This significant ceremony also marked…

CHICAGO – Cook County State’s Attorney, Kim Foxx, is proud to announce that Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a new law into place that will make life easier for thousands in the state of Illinois who are working toward a fresh start. The RESET Act immediately became…

CHICAGO - In response to the growing need to address hate crimes amid a challenging global climate, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office (CCSAO) proudly announces it is currently accepting applications for the new role of a dedicated Hate Crimes Specialist. This…

CHICAGO – The Cook County State's Attorney's Office (CCSAO) is excited to offer a unique and competitive paid 711 Clerkship opportunity for rising third year (3L) law students through the CCSAO Law Clerk Program. This program is designed to provide participants with hands-…

CHICAGO – Embracing the spirit of Black History Month, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx proudly recognized two exceptional individuals and one organization for their outstanding commitment to public service and their relentless efforts to uplift communities throughout…

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) has approved First Degree Murder Charges for two offenders in connection with the January 31, 2024, shooting near Senn High School where a 16-year-old student was killed, and 2 other teens were injured.

Kashawn Purdue, age 17, charged as an…

CHICAGO - The Criminal Prosecutions Bureau of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is reopening the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for legal professionals interested in serving as Special Assistant State’s Attorneys to represent the People of Cook…

CHICAGO - Today, in a significant step towards justice, a Cook County court granted a petition to vacate the conviction of Brian Beals, who was wrongfully convicted in 1988 of the murder of a six-year-old and injuring his mother and served 35 years in prison. This…

CHICAGO - The Cook County State’s Attorney's Office (CCSAO) today announced the rebranding of its Conviction Integrity Unit to the Conviction Review Unit (CRU) under the new leadership of Michelle Mbekeani. The change reflects the Office’s continued commitment to addressing…

CHICAGO - The Criminal Prosecutions Bureau of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is pleased to announce the launch of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for legal professionals interested in serving as Special Assistant State’s Attorneys to…