2024 Cook County State's Attorney Primary

Democrat Eileen O’Neill Burke carries in her petitions to run for Cook County state’s attorney at the Cook County Administration building at 69 W Washington, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

Elections

Retired judge enters Democratic battle for state’s attorney; Davis picks up handful of congressional challengers

Eileen O’Neill Burke, a retired Illinois Appellate Court judge, filed more than 13,000 signatures to run as a Democrat for Cook County state’s attorney — the last day candidates had to file petitions for the March primary.

By Tina Sfondeles, Chief Political Reporter

Clayton Harris III, who’s held various state and local government roles, joins former Illinois Appellate Court Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke in the March 2024 race.

Elections

Preckwinkle’s pick slated by Cook County Democratic Party to replace Kim Foxx

Clayton Harris III, a former prosecutor and political aide, joins former Illinois Appellate Court Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke in the March 2024 primary run for state’s attorney.

By Mitchell Armentrout, Staff reporter