LEGAL · IL · 2008-2016
Anita Alvarez
Cook County State's Attorney · Democrat · Illinois
On the record
Defeated 2016 amid Laquan McDonald cover-up backlash
Background
Anita Alvarez (Democrat) was Illinois's Cook County State's Attorney of Chicago 2008–2016 (8 years). Took office after Richard Devine; succeeded by Kim Foxx. Note: Defeated 2016 amid Laquan McDonald cover-up backlash. Same-year political environment (2008): Governor Rod Blagojevich; Attorney General Lisa Madigan; Secretary of State Jesse White.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Eileen O'Neill Burke (2024-present)
- Kim Foxx (2016-2024)
- Richard Devine (1996-2008)
- Jack O'Malley (1990-1996)