Cook County State's Attorney expands program allowing CPD officers to directly file felony gun charges

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Original Load Date Nov. 21, 2025, 6 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 21, 2025, 6 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cook-county-states-attorney-expands-expedited-review-program-police-gun-charges/

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A program allowing Chicago police officers to file charges in low-level gun crimes without first getting approval from a prosecutor will be expanded across the city, Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke announced on Friday. The [ Expedited Felony Review program ][17] allows trained po...