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CHICAGO - One month into the implementation of the groundbreaking Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA), the Cook County State's Attorney's Office (CCSAO) takes a moment to reflect on the progress and challenges of this transformative legislation. As the pioneering state to eliminate…

(COOK COUNTY, IL) – On September 18, the Pretrial Fairness Act will take full effect in Illinois, eliminating the use of money bond and redesigning pretrial processes to increase transparency in release and detention decisions. Cook County stands ready to implement all…

CHICAGO - Today, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) announced the appointment of Patrick Waller as the new Chief of the Special Prosecutions Bureau (SPB) and Tene McCoy Cummings as its Deputy Chief. Under Waller and Cummings, the SPB will continue its…

CHICAGO – Ahead of the upcoming budget season, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is reflecting on its accomplishments over the first half of 2023. Each initiative and policy launched by the CCSAO advanced its mission to do justice in the pursuit of…

“After two years of advocacy and partnership with organizations across the State, despite numerous misinformation campaigns and many other legal challenges, today, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled the Pretrial Fairness Act fully constitutional. Today’s ruling ends the cash bail system, replacing…

CHICAGO – Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx today announced the release of a public “Do Not Call List” of law enforcement officers who will not be called to give testimony under oath as a witness in criminal cases. The release of the “Do Not Call List,” is part of…

CHICAGO - Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced today that her office has expanded parental leave to up to 12 fully paid weeks.  

“The first months of parenthood are some of the most joyful and life-altering times a person will…

CHICAGO - Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced today that Jessica M. Scheller will serve as Deputy Chief of the Civil Actions Bureau effective July 10, succeeding Amy Crawford, who leaves the office after five years of service.

“Jessica…

"Based upon our continued review and in light of emerging evidence, today the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) has moved to dismiss the charges against Carlisha Hood and her 14-year-old son. Based upon the facts, evidence, and the law we are unable to meet our burden of proof…

CHICAGO – State's Attorney Kim Foxx today announced that the Cook County State's Attorney's Office (CCSAO) will once again host a "Hacking 4 Justice" (H4J) two-day, in-person data training workshop this July 15 and 16. First piloted in 2018 as part of the State’s…