New Cook County State's Attorney tackles gun violence and inequities post-cash bail reform.

In Cook County, Illinois, new State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke is leading efforts to address systemic issues like gun violence and inequities, following the abolition of cash bail in 2024. Burke's team includes experienced prosecutors and a new risk-based pretrial system has not seen a rise in violent or property crimes. The office will focus on ongoing challenges including domestic violence and the legacy of police torture.

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