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Kim Foxx Wins Democratic Race for Cook County State's Attorney
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is poised to win a second term in November after clinching the Democratic nomination over three challengers Tuesday. NBC 5’s Michelle Relerford reports.
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Foxx Wins Democratic Race for Cook County State's Attorney After Conway Concedes
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is poised to win a second term after clinching the Democratic nomination over three challengers Tuesday.
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Cook County State's Attorney Race Gets National Attention
Three individuals are challenging incumbent Kim Foxx, who faced criticism when she dropped all charges against Jussie Smollett. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern.
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Kim Foxx Says She ‘Fell Short' in Jussie Smollett Case
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx acknowledged that she “fell short” in her handling of the case against former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack on himself before the charges against him were suddenly dropped.
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Admitting Fault in Smollett Case, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx Announces Bid for Reelection
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced her campaign for re-election on Tuesday with a video in which she admitted that with regard to the case of actor Jussie Smollett, she “didn’t handle it well.”
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Judge Names Dan Webb Special Prosecutor in Smollett Case
An Illinois judge appointed a special prosecutor Friday to investigate the case surrounding actor Jussie Smollett, accused of staging a racist and anti-gay attack on himself in Chicago. Sandra Torres reports.
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‘Relentless' Kim Foxx Wins Cook County State's Attorney Race
Democrat Kim Foxx beat out Republican Christopher Pfannkuche in the Cook County State’s Attorney race Tuesday.
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Foxx on Cook County State's Attorney Win: ‘This Work Is Deeply Personal to Me'
Kim Foxx overwhelmingly defeated Anita Alvarez in the race for Cook County State’s Attorney Tuesday – becoming the biggest story of the Illinois primary.
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Cook County to Get New State's Attorney After Embattled Alvarez Loses Dem. Nomination
Former Assistant State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has unseated embattled incumbent Anita Alvarez and won the Democratic nomination for Cook County State’s Attorney.
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Foxx Holds Strong Lead Among African-American Voters: Report
Kim Foxx holds a commanding lead with African American voters in the race for Cook County State’s Attorney.
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Pat Quinn Endorses Kim Foxx for State's Attorney
Former Illinois governor Pat Quinn endorsed Kim Foxx in the race for State’s Attorney on Sunday.
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Alvarez Battles Opponents During Editorial Board Endorsement Sessions
Embattled Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez defended her tenure during a Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorsement session Thursday.
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Ward Room Campaign Round-Up: Week 2
This is the second edition of the Ward Room’s Campaign Round-Up, a weekly posting dedicated to keeping voters informed about the state and county’s upcoming 2016 elections. Check the Ward Room blog for continued coverage every Wednesday.
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Jesus ‘Chuy' Garcia Endorses Kim Foxx for State's Attorney
Former Chicago Mayoral candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia endorsed Kim Foxx’s State’s Attorney bid Wednesday.
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Ward Room Campaign Round-Up: Week 1
A preview of important upcoming elections for Cook County and the state of Illinois.
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Alvarez Defends Herself, Mayor Emanuel in Timing of Charges in Laquan McDonald Case
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez defended herself and Mayor Rahm Emanuel Tuesday after critics slammed both of them for delays in filing charges against a Chicago police officer who fatally shot a teenager more than a year ago.
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Labor Union Endorses Kim Foxx in Cook County State's Attorney Race
A major labor union in Illinois and Northwest Indiana has endorsed former prosecutor Kim Foxx in the 2016 race for Cook County state’s attorney, saying Foxx is an “excellent manager” who is willing to listen to their needs.