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How O Neill Burke won, what it might mean for prosecutors office

How O Neill Burke won, what it might mean for prosecutors office
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Eileen O Neill Burke: How she won and what it might mean for the office of Cook County s top prosecutor going forward

After days of uncertainty, Eileen O’Neill Burke emerged as the choice of voters to be the Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney, with the former prosecutor turned defense lawyer, circuit court judge and appellate judge squeaking out a win by less than 1,600 votes. O’Neill Burke bested Clayton Harris III, a former prosecutor himself who wound through City Hall and state .

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Eileen O Neill Burke: How she won, what it might mean for criminal justice in Cook County

After days of uncertainty, Eileen O’Neill Burke emerged as Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney.

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Education is a positive way to avoid incarceration, reintegrate former prisoners, and promote community safety

Restorative justice programs in schools and higher education within prisons help, respectively, to prevent arrests and behaviors leading to violence and crimes among young students and offer reintegration options and opportunities for a dignified life for those exiting prison. All this contributes to community safety and creates opportunities for a better life

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Illinois leads nation in overturned wrongful convictions but has one of the lowest repayment structures

In December, 57-year-old Brian Beals spent Christmas with his sister Pattilyn for the first time 35 years.

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