January 26, 2024
Mrs. Eileen O’Neill Burke
EILEEN O’NEILL BURKE FOR STATE’S ATTORNEY
C/O NCC, LLC
220 North Green Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Dear Mrs. Eileen Burke,
The Italian American Police Association would like to express our wholehearted endorsement and support for you in your candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Cook County State’s Attorney. As our board of the Italian American Police Association, we believe your experience and unwavering commitment to justice makes you the ideal candidate for this crucial role. Your remarkable career spanning over thirty years as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and judge reflects your dedication to seeking justice for the people of Cook County. Your diverse experience as a criminal defense attorney, trying multiple felonies in both adult and juvenile court, highlights your commitment to justice and fairness for all.
We found your judicial career, which includes serving on the Circuit Court of Cook County and the First District Appellate Court, is marked by a passion for training new judges and contributing to judicial education. Notably, your leadership as the President of the Illinois Judges Association and dedication to classroom education for grade school and high school students underscore your commitment to community engagement beyond the courtroom. Your belief in thoughtful reform and restorative justice, with a focus on juvenile, veterans, drug, and mental health courts, aligns with the need for a fair and compassionate criminal justice system. Your understanding of the concerns about crime and violence, combined with your dedication to building safer and more just communities, makes you the perfect candidate for the office of Cook County State’s Attorney.
The Italian American Police Association endorses you and will encourage our fellow members and community to support you in the upcoming Democratic primary. Your unmatched experience and vision will undoubtedly contribute to a safer, fairer, and more just Cook County. You are encouraged to use our name and our endorsement appropriately.
