LEGAL · IL · 2016-2024
Kim Foxx
Cook County State's Attorney · Democrat · Illinois
NOTABLE
On the record
Recused from Jussie Smollett case 2019; declined to seek 3rd term
Background
Kim Foxx occupied the Cook County State's Attorney of Chicago office in Illinois for 8 years (2016–2024). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Anita Alvarez; succeeded by Eileen O'Neill Burke. Note: Recused from Jussie Smollett case 2019; declined to seek 3rd term. Same-year political environment (2016): Governor Bruce Rauner; 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)
- Anita Alvarez (2008-2016)
- Richard Devine (1996-2008)
- Jack O'Malley (1990-1996)