LEGAL · IL · 1996-2008
Richard Devine
Cook County State's Attorney · Democrat · Illinois
Background
Richard Devine served as Cook County State's Attorney of Chicago of Illinois from 1996–2008 (12 years). Took office after Jack O'Malley; succeeded by Anita Alvarez. Same-year political environment (1996): Governor Jim Edgar; Attorney General Jim Ryan; Secretary of State George Ryan.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Eileen O'Neill Burke (2024-present)
- Kim Foxx (2016-2024)
- Anita Alvarez (2008-2016)
- Jack O'Malley (1990-1996)