As Eileen O’Neill Burke’s lead over Clayton Harris III for state’s attorney stayed roughly the same Tuesday, both campaigns looked to expected vote tallies on Wednesday and Thursday to provide clarity in the Democratic primary race. But whether that results in a winner or a call for a recount remains to be seen. City and… Continue reading O’Neill Burke maintains narrow lead over Harris for state’s attorney
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The latest in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney – Chicago Tribune
Good morning, Chicago. It’s now seven days since primary day yet the winner of the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney remains unknown. Clayton Harris III registered just 1,643 votes behind Eileen O’Neill Burke yesterday as a wave of nearly 5,300 Democratic mail-in ballots from the city and suburbs were tallied by the Chicago Board… Continue reading The latest in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney – Chicago Tribune
Attorney Frank Cicero Jr., who helped draft Illinois Constitution, dies
Frank Cicero Jr. was a longtime litigator and partner at the Kirkland & Ellis law firm who played a major role in the drafting of Illinois’ current constitution in 1970 and who later wrote several history books. “If there’s one thing that stands out about Frank beyond anything else, it’s that he was meticulous in… Continue reading Attorney Frank Cicero Jr., who helped draft Illinois Constitution, dies
Confusion and frustration in state’s attorney race – Chicago Tribune
Good morning, Chicago. Already the Chicago area’s most closely watched primary campaign this year, the race for Cook County state’s attorney devolved into some confusion and much frustration this weekend as city election officials acknowledged a mistake in communicating how many vote-by-mail ballots were being counted and results between the two Democratic candidates continued to… Continue reading Confusion and frustration in state’s attorney race – Chicago Tribune
Race remains tight for state’s attorney as more mail-in ballots are added to the count
Four days after the polls closed and as more Chicago mail-in ballots were counted Saturday, Eileen O’Neill Burke held a lead of just about 4,800 votes over opponent Clayton Harris III in the Cook County state’s attorney Democratic primary. With potentially thousands of mail-in ballots still outstanding, the Associated Press has not declared a winner.… Continue reading Race remains tight for state’s attorney as more mail-in ballots are added to the count