Charles Beach takes oath as Cook County’s first new chief judge in 24 years

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Dec. 1, 2025, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Dec. 1, 2025, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/01/cook-county-chief-judge-charles-beach-oath/

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Pledging a transparent and compassionate approach to justice, Cook County’s new chief judge, Charles Beach, on Monday took his oath of office before a crowd of judges, attorneys and state and local officials, becoming the first new leader of the county’s judiciary in nearly a quarter of a century. ...