The Cook County State's Attorney's Office

@cookcountysao

The 2nd largest prosecutor's office in the U.S., working on behalf of Cook County residents to prosecute violations of the law of the State of Illinois.

Chicago, IL

Joined February 2017

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 9

CASE UPDATE 📢 | CCSAO approved charges of aggravated kidnapping (victim under 13) and aggravated vehicular hijacking. The 38-year-old defendant was ordered detained. abc7chicago.com/post/lawndale-…

cookcountysao's tweet card. A man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a vehicle with a baby inside from a West Side gas station last week, Chicago police said.

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 1

ICYMI: I reflect on the three-year anniversary of the Dobbs ruling, the creation of the new Choice Protection Unit in my office, and why lawmakers must revisit legislation that adds more protections for reproductive health facilities facing ever-increasing violence and threats.⬇️

CChicago Tribune Opinion@chitribopinions · Jul 1

State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke: Cook County has new tools in the fight for reproductive freedom trib.al/IjWuctc

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jun 28

Chicago hosts national summit on stopping rapid-fire gun conversion devices wgntv.com/news/chicagocr…

cookcountysao's tweet card. CHICAGO (WGN) — Law enforcement from around the country gathered at the Chicago Police Department’s training facility on Friday afternoon for a conference centered around combating the use of machi…

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · 14 h

ICYMI: SA Burke detailed how the newly revamped Special Victims Bureau is better protecting survivors of domestic violence. SVB Bureau Chief Anne McCord Rodgers and Deputy Chief Tene McCoy Cummings joined her at the special hearing. 🔗 MORE: news.wttw.com/2025/07/22/sys…

cookcountysao's tweet image. ICYMI: SA Burke detailed how the newly revamped Special Victims Bureau is better protecting survivors of domestic violence. SVB Bureau Chief Anne McCord Rodgers and Deputy Chief Tene McCoy Cummings joined her at the special hearing.
🔗 MORE: news.wttw.com/2025/07/22/sys…

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · 21 h

Cook County State's Attorney @saeileenburke: "Andrés Vásquez Lasso gave his life because he took an oath to serve and protect. He was killed in a senseless act of violence as he was running into danger, as police officers do every single day.” chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2025/07/…

cookcountysao's tweet card. Steven Montano is charged with killing Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso. He has not denied the shooting, but said he shot out of fear and did not know Vasquez Lasso was a police officer.

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 22

CCSAO prosecutors secured a first-degree murder conviction in the senseless shooting of Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso. We commend the incredible work by ASAs Kevin Nolan, Sara Grgurovic, and Katie Siefert during the trial, as well as our Victim-Witness team.

cookcountysao's tweet image. CCSAO prosecutors secured a first-degree murder conviction in the senseless shooting of Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso. We commend the incredible work by ASAs Kevin Nolan, Sara Grgurovic, and Katie Siefert during the trial, as well as our Victim-Witness team.

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 18

CCSAO announces the sentencing of Bryant Reed to 65 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Paul Webster, 52, a beloved father and Chicago building inspector. ASAs Daniel Crone, Grace Donovan, and Nicholas Campbell prosecuted the case. More details: tinyurl.com/3kjthhu7

cookcountysao's tweet card. Paul Webster, a building inspector, was shot to death outside his home. Every gun death is tragic. His was especially so, Mary Mitchell writes.

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 17

ICYMI: An in-depth look at the national organized retail crime blitz coordinated by CCSAO and led by ASA and Multi-Jurisdiction Bureau Deputy Chief David Wiliams. @LaurenVictory has details on the action from inside the @CCROCIllinois headquarters. LINK ➡️ cbsnews.com/chicago/video/…

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 15

🛑 Machine gun conversion devices (MCDs) don't belong in our communities -- period. We applaud this victory by @ILAttyGeneral, which ensures that these lethal & illegal pieces of equipment will not be recirculated or sold in Illinois to inflict more harm. illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/att…

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 14

ICYMI: Two brothers were sentenced Friday to 60 and 30 years in prison for their convictions in the senseless fatal shooting of a WGN-TV security guard Salena Claybourne in 2022. 🔗 wgntv.com/news/chicagocr…

cookcountysao's tweet image. ICYMI: Two brothers were sentenced Friday to 60 and 30 years in prison for their convictions in the senseless fatal shooting of a WGN-TV security guard Salena Claybourne in 2022. 🔗 wgntv.com/news/chicagocr…

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 3

CCSAO secured the conviction of a former CPS high school dean who sexually abused and assaulted a 15-year-old student over several years; The offender faces 14-60 years in prison. ASAs John Sviokla, Sarah Kofoed and Jennifer Ullman handled the case. MORE: nbcchicago.com/news/local/for…

cookcountysao's tweet card. A former Chicago Public Schools administrator has been found guilty of sexually abusing a former student.

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 2

CCSAO statement on the long-awaited conviction for the murder of 2-year-old Lavandis Hudson. Assistant State's Attorneys Sylvie Manaster, Robert Rodemeyer, and Gideon Baum led the prosecution. More info: chicagotribune.com/2025/07/01/mar…

cookcountysao's tweet image. CCSAO statement on the long-awaited conviction for the murder of 2-year-old Lavandis Hudson. Assistant State's Attorneys Sylvie Manaster, Robert Rodemeyer, and Gideon Baum led the prosecution. More info: chicagotribune.com/2025/07/01/mar…

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 2

Don't forget to check out @saeileenburke's recent Chicago Tribune op-ed explaining the need for the newly created Choice Protection Unit and urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would extend protections to reproductive healthcare facilities. 🔗chicagotribune.com/2025/07/01/opi…

cookcountysao's tweet image. Don't forget to check out @saeileenburke's recent Chicago Tribune op-ed explaining the need for the newly created Choice Protection Unit and urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would extend protections to reproductive healthcare facilities.
🔗chicagotribune.com/2025/07/01/opi…

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 2

WATCH 📺 Cook County State's Attorney @saeileenburke explains how the office is seeking jail and detention each time an offender uses a machine gun conversion device (MCD). Burke offered remarks at recent MCD summit that CCSAO co-hosted. Full report here: youtube.com/watch?v=aCcsI9…

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jul 2

Great thread on our collaborative work co-hosting the 2025 National Prosecutorial Summit on Combating Machine Gun Conversion Devices ⬇️

CChicago Police Academy@CPD124Academy · Jul 2

This past weekend, @Chicago_Police partnered with @cookcountysao, @APAinc, and the Joyce Foundation for the 2025 National Prosecutorial Summit on Combating Machine Gun Conversion Devices (MCDs) at the Chicago Public Safety Training Center.

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jun 27

Tonight, Cook County State’s Attorney @saeileenburke received the Myra Bradwell Woman of Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, in recognition of her exceptional accomplishments and dedication to the law. What a great evening!

cookcountysao's tweet image. Tonight, Cook County State’s Attorney @saeileenburke received the Myra Bradwell Woman of Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, in recognition of her exceptional accomplishments and dedication to the law. What a great evening!

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jun 25

ASA Eugene Goroshko from our Financial Crimes Unit/Cyber Specialist Team spoke at the AI Hackathon for Public Sector. The event, co-hosted by Microsoft & the Prosecutors’ Center for Excellence, offered training on the ethical use of AI in legal research and case management.

cookcountysao's tweet image. ASA Eugene Goroshko from our Financial Crimes Unit/Cyber Specialist Team spoke at the AI Hackathon for Public Sector. The event, co-hosted by Microsoft &amp; the Prosecutors’ Center for Excellence, offered training on the ethical use of AI in legal research and case management.

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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office@cookcountysao · Jun 16

“It’s two very different approaches to gun crimes ... The goal is to get as many people into compliance with the regulation as possible, while at the same time addressing the very real threat that automatic weapons pose.” - State's Attorney Burke chicagotribune.com/2025/06/14/mea…

cookcountysao's tweet card. A measure Illinois lawmakers sent to Gov. JB Pritzker would streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders.

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