The Cook County State's Attorney's Office

The 2nd largest prosecutor's office in the U.S., working on behalf of Cook County residents to prosecute violations of the law of the State of Illinois.

[The Cook County State's Attorney's Office @cookcountysao]

Having Ruthie join our team is a reflection of our trauma-informed approach to prosecution, providing comfort and support to victims during some of the most difficult experiences of their lives.

[State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke @saeileenburke]

Today, I had the honor of swearing in Ruthie, our newest support dog.

It takes tremendous courage to come to court. Ruthie will provide comfort and companionship to victims and witnesses, helping ensure they feel supported every step of the way.

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Ruthie, New Comfort Dog Swearing-In https://t.co/2e04D1N9u6

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NEWS: CCSAO prosecutors charged former superintendent of Argo Community High School with multiple felony offenses for allegedly making more than $10,000 in personal purchases on a district credit card.

Read More: https://t.co/3O8uIi8jr7

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Learn more about Hatty🐾

For six years, the CCSAO’s first courthouse facility dog has helped victims and witnesses through some of their toughest days. See why everyone loves her. ❤️

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“The CCSAO is to thank for our family.”

Assistant State's Attorneys Paige and Jon Meacham met at our annual softball tournament seven years ago. This year, they'll be there with their three kids — all raised while building their careers here!

We love our CCSAO families!

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In honor of our country’s 250th anniversary, offices will be closed today.

Please stay safe this weekend, and Happy Independence Day.

[State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke @saeileenburke]

Superintendent Larry Snelling embodies the very best of public service.

My full statement on his retirement:

[State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke @saeileenburke]

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to Cook County’s assault weapons ban.

My statement:

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Our contract with Appriss expires on October 31, 2026.

We will work with county procurement to ensure that any future contract includes provisions prohibiting the selected vendor from selling personal data to any third party, including law enforcement agencies.

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We’ve taken swift action to ensure that ICE and any agency involved in immigration enforcement cannot access identifying information of victims, witnesses or defendants.🧵⬇️

[WBEZ @WBEZ]

Immigrant advocates say a contract with Appriss Insights LLC, which runs the victim notification system, allows the company to share data with third parties. They allege ICE uses that data. https://t.co/cRW9qJ4LUu

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These aggressive tactics have made some victims, witnesses, and defendants too afraid to come to court and participate in their own cases. That is unacceptable.

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Today, the CCSAO announces the sentencing of Timothy House to an 18-year sentence for Timothy House after he plead guilty to Attempted First Degree Murder and Hate Crime charges stemming from a violent attack against a 55-year-old man because of his sexual orientation.

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A Chicago man who stabbed a fellow halfway house resident in a hate-motivated attack will spend more than 15 years in prison.

Read more: https://t.co/crTibNE7c6

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Our dedicated Hate Crimes Unit meets with Cook County residents to make sure they know how to identify hate crimes and explain how our office prosecutes these cases.

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We joined the Chicago Westside Branch NAACP and the @CookCountyBar for a roundtable on how hate crimes affect the African American community.

Our team listened, shared resources, and talked through how communities can better recognize, report, and respond to hate crimes.

[State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke @saeileenburke]

We hear the frustration from community members who have been impacted by the conduct of repeat offenders.

What our office has done and will continue to do.🧵⬇️