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Randi Freese sworn in as McHenry County state’s attorney, first female to be county’s top prosecutor

Randi Freese was sworn in as McHenry County’s new state’s attorney, the first woman in the role, after Patrick Kenneally suddenly withdrew from running for reelection earlier this year. Freese was sworn in to office on Monday. The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office said Freese brings a “wealth of experience” to the role. She has […]

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McHenry County state’s attorney releases data, calls Illinois SAFE-T Act ending cash bail an ‘abject failure’

The McHenry County state’s attorney called the SAFE-T Act, which ended cash bail in Illinois, an “abject failure” and released data showing a 280% increase in defendants failing to appear in court. McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said in a statement that the SAFE-T Act “has been an abject failure” in McHenry County. “Not […]

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McHenry County state’s attorney says he has ‘grave concerns’ over proposed Illinois bill in wake of AJ Freund murder

The McHenry County State’s Attorney said he has “grave concerns” over a possible law eliminating DCFS automatically notifying state’s attorney’s offices when a newborn tests positive for drugs. Kenneally said in a statement the Illinois Medical Society were “flat wrong” that Senate Bill 3136 would not diminish the role of the state’s attorney’s office should […]

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Randi Freese announces run for McHenry County state’s attorney after Kenneally announces sudden withdrawal from race

The McHenry County First Assistant State’s Attorney has announced her run for office after McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally, who won the Republican primary, dropped out of the race. McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said in a statement late Tuesday morning that he decided to remove himself from the 2024 race for McHenry […]

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McHenry County state’s attorney announces withdrawal from election race, will leave office in November

The McHenry County state’s attorney announced his sudden withdrawal from the 2024 race for state’s attorney and said he will leave office at the end of his term in November. McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said in a statement late Tuesday morning that he has decided to remove himself from the 2024 race for […]

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McHenry County state’s attorney wins ‘State’s Attorney of the Year’ award from Chicago organization

The McHenry County state’s attorney has been awarded “State’s Attorney of the Year” by the United Hellenic Voters of America as the state’s attorney touts “record low” crime in McHenry County. The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Monday that state’s attorney Patrick Kenneally received the award of State’s Attorney of the Year from The […]

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‘Disheartened and shocked’: McHenry County state’s attorney reacts to court ruling ending cash bail in Illinois

The McHenry County state’s attorney said he is “disheartened and shocked” by the state’s supreme court ruling allowing the SAFE-T Act’s end of cash bail provision to go into effect. The Illinois Supreme Court, in a 5-2 ruling, announced its opinion Tuesday morning in the case of Rowe v. Raoul where state attorneys from across […]

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McHenry County state’s attorney leading SAFE-T Act lawsuit, files motion asking judge to make ruling in case

The McHenry County state’s attorney, who is leading 60 state’s attorneys in a lawsuit challenging the SAFE-T Act, filed a motion Wednesday asking a judge to make a ruling in the case. Over five dozen state’s attorneys filed lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity Today (SAFE-T) Act. The law will […]