O'Neill Burke Secures Victory in Chicago State's Attorney Primary

Former Illinois Appellate Court Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke secured the Democratic nomination for Cook County state’s attorney, narrowly defeating Clayton Harris III after a prolonged vote count. O’Neill Burke declared victory as mail ballots sealed her lead, prompting Harris to concede. The primary race was seen as a referendum on incumbent Kim Foxx's progressive policies, with O’Neill Burke positioning herself as tough on crime while embracing many of Foxx's initiatives. She will now face Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinski in the general election.