JUDICIAL · IL · 2024-present
Eileen O'Neill Burke
District Attorney · Democrat · Illinois
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On the record
Defeated Clayton Harris III in March 2024 Democratic primary; replaced 2-term DA Kim Foxx who declined to seek reelection
Background
Eileen O'Neill Burke occupied the District Attorney office in Illinois for 2 years (2024–present). Currently in office. After: Cook County State's Attorney (2024-present). Note: Defeated Clayton Harris III in March 2024 Democratic primary; replaced 2-term DA Kim Foxx who declined to seek reelection. Same-year political environment (2024): Governor JB Pritzker; Attorney General Kwame Raoul; Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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