"Former Justice O'Neill Burke Breaks Progressive Streak, Declares Victory in Chicago Prosecutor Race"
Eileen O’Neill Burke, a former judge, narrowly won the Democratic primary for Cook County prosecutor, breaking Chicago's progressive streak. She criticized some of Kim Foxx's reforms but also expressed support for others. O’Neill Burke's tough-on-crime message and conservative backing helped her prevail over Clayton Harris III, who defended Foxx's legacy. The race revealed stark geographic polarization, with O’Neill Burke winning the suburbs and Harris carrying Chicago. O’Neill Burke's victory signals a shift in the region's approach to criminal justice, with implications for the upcoming general election and the future of progressive reforms in the area.