The Block Club Chicago Podcast

The Choice For Cook County State's Attorney

Episode Summary

One of the biggest races on the ballot in Chicago this election cycle is the Cook County State’s Attorney race. In the spring, Eileen O’Neill Burke beat her democratic opponent by 1,571 votes - two tenth of a percent. Now, she faces Bob Fioretti, a familiar name in Chicago democratic politics, now a republican. On today’s podcast, Quinn Myers previews the race after sitting down with both candidates.

Episode Notes

One of the biggest races on the ballot in Chicago this election cycle is the Cook County State’s Attorney race.

In the spring, Eileen O’Neill Burke beat her democratic opponent by 1,571 votes - two tenth of a percent. Now, she faces Bob Fioretti, a familiar name in Chicago democratic politics, now a republican.

On today’s podcast, Quinn Myers previews the race after sitting down with both candidates.

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Quinn Myers