During summertime months many homeowners search for a contractor to repair or renovate their homes, but property owners must be aware that a repair project could turn into a nightmare if you fall prey to a home repair scam.
Con artists may never start or complete the work. Materials and…
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx along with members of the Office’s LGBTQ Advisory Council presented Pride Awards to Cook County Judge Colleen Sheehan, Illinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy (14th District) and community advocate Kim L. Hunt for their outstanding…
State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx announced today that her office is changing its approach to handling homicide cases in Chicago to prioritize effective and timely prosecution, and promote continuity and coordination among prosecutors, law enforcement, witnesses, and victims to ensure stronger…
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx filed a lawsuit against a basketball-centered, private Chicago high school and the chief executive of the school, for allegedly failing to refund thousands of dollars in tuition and fees to parents who paid to enroll their children in the school, which…
Two Cook County Jail male detainees have been indicted on sexual assault charges in connection with a May 2017 attack on a female detainee which occurred in a lock-up area at the Markham Courthouse.
Hamidullah Tribble, 21, and Nelon Drake, 29, are charged with Criminal Sexual Assault…
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced today that her office is recommending I-Bonds for defendants who don’t present a risk of violence or flight. Under the new policy, prosecutors will recommend I-Bonds, which allow a person to be released on their own recognizance pending trial, in…
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx recently honored 13 elementary school students for their award winning artwork that will be featured in the State’s Attorney’s 2018 Anti-Drug calendar.
The annual contest is open to all sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in Cook County. This…
“The Illinois legislature has taken important steps to move towards justice system reform and the restoration of trust. I thank the Illinois House and Senate for passing special prosecutor legislation that will allow my office to seek a secondary review in police-involved shooting cases; through…
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx announced today the hiring of Mark L. Rotert to serve in the newly-created position of director of the Office’s Conviction Integrity Unit.
“The Conviction Integrity Unit serves a critical function in our office. I am committed to ensuring that we…
